Western provides members with a fun and relaxed environment where they can improve their tennis skills, get involved in play and have access to world-class instruction. Whether you play competitively or for leisure, tennis is a great way to stay in shape, make new friends and have a great time while doing it! We offer a great community where you will feel welcome by all!
Play Tennis - Live Longer
Did you know that you can live 9.7 years longer if you play tennis? That’s amazing! As reported in Forbes magazine, a Danish study concluded after studying participants over a span of 25 years, tennis was the sport with the most benefits. Tennis is problem-solving, strength training with your own body weight, great for your heart—good cardio but not too strenuous, but most of all it is social!
Contact our Director of Tennis, TJ Scheve, and he will help you get on the court and involved at Western, tscheve@westerntfc.com.
TENNIS
Western is proud to be the home of the University of Cincinnati Women's Tennis team and the University of Cincinnati Club Tennis team.
The University of Cincinnati Varsity Tennis Team is a Division I program and part of the American Athletic Conference (AAC). UC practices indoors at Western and hosts their indoor matches at Western. There are no admission fees to watch great college tennis! Come cheer for your Bearcats at Western!
The University of Cincinnati Club Tennis provides both competitive and recreational tennis to all undergrad/graduate students. Practices are held weekly at Western and all UC Club members receive free walk-on court time at Western.
***Lessons canceled within 12 hours of the scheduled time will be charged the full amount.***
TEAM
MEET THE TEAM
TJ SCHEVE
Director of Tennis
TJ grew up in Western Hills. He attended St. Antoninus and is a graduate of St. Xavier High School and the University of Cincinnati. He has been teaching tennis in Cincinnati for almost 20 years and has experience at Coldstream Country Club, Camargo Racquet Club, Mercy Healthplex and most recently at Eastern Hills Indoor. TJ is USPTA and USTA SafePlay certified.
Nate Walroth
Nate grew up at Western playing tennis and is a graduate of Elder High School. He was the top player on Elder’s high school tennis team and went on to play college tennis at Bellarmine University—a 4-year starter. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business from Bellarmine University. Nate is USTA SafePlay certified.
Dan Finke
Dan has lived on the west side all my life. He started playing tennis at Delhi Swim Club when he was 6. Dan continued to play in high school at Elder and graduated in 2005. He started coaching at Elder in 2017 as the Assistant Varsity Coach. Dan previouly coached at Harrison High School as the JV Head Coach in 2017 and 2018.
Fun fact: Dan walked a half marathon.