Cedarbrook Swim & Tennis Club
10150 Cedar Ln, Kensington, MD 20895

Summer I - Registration is Open!

June 23 - July 25

(No programs held on July 4th Weekend)

Summer Session II (July 28 - Aug 22) registration will open on June 25th

For Private Lesson requests, please contact us here!

Our Team

Forrest Bankston

Forrest is a certified pickleball professional and top-rated UTR-P player (P4 – Expert/Pro), with recent tournament success earning him a senior professional ranking. He brings a high-performance mindset to every session, helping players elevate their game through energy, precision, and purposeful training.

In addition to pickleball, Forrest is a USPTA Certified Tennis Professional, former NTRP 6.0 player, and Division I collegiate athlete with over 20 years of experience. He competed at top state, regional, and national levels as a junior and has a strong background in player development, including work with the Georgia Tennis Association and YMCA programming in Atlanta.

Forrest is passionate about developing players of all levels and looks forward to sharing his expertise with the community.

Tennis & Pickleball Coach

Linda Wolpert

Linda’s journey with Cedarbrook began as a dedicated parent volunteer while her daughter competed on the Junior Tennis Team. Her passion for the game quickly led her into coaching, where she has served as both a tennis instructor and assistant team coach.

Known for her enthusiasm and welcoming approach, Linda loves sharing the joy of tennis with players of all ages, helping create a fun, engaging, and supportive environment on court.

Tennis Coach
Pickleball Coach

Bobby Pasha

After a successful career in the business world, Bobby Pasha made a bold transition during the pandemic—trading his suit for sneakers and a paddle. With a strong foundation in tennis, he quickly found his passion in pickleball and has been fully immersed in the game ever since.

Known for his high energy and positive approach, Coach Bobby is on court rain or shine, bringing enthusiasm, structure, and fun to every session. He believes pickleball is more than just technique—it’s about connection, confidence, and community.

Whether working with beginners or seasoned players, Bobby is dedicated to helping every athlete improve while enjoying the game, and takes pride in building an inclusive environment where players of all ages can thrive.

Tennis Coach

Gabrielle Clarke

Coach Gabby, a DC native, fell in love with tennis at age 7. She trained at WTEF and competed in ATA as well as USTA tournaments throughout high school and college. With over five years of coaching experience, she teaches both kids and adults at all skill levels.

Drawing on 10+ years as a first and second-grade teacher, Gabby brings energy, structure, and positivity to every session. She creates fun, engaging lessons for kids and helps adult players build skills, confidence, and a lasting love for the game.

As the Silver Spring Area Tennis & Pickleball Director for ProstoYou, Coach Gabby builds a strong, welcoming community on and off the court.

Looking for an exciting way to keep your child active and engaged? Our program makes learning the game fun, energetic, and social!

With age-appropriate equipment and partner-based activities, we help kids build agility, balance, coordination, and a love for the sport in a supportive playful environment.

Court Size: 36 ft court which is approximately a quarter of the size of a full tennis court

Ball Type: Red Balls which are soft and easier to hit

Recommended Racquet: 19-23 inches, perfect for smaller hands

Thursday: 4:30 - 5:30pm

Junior Tennis Programs


Future Aces: Red Ball

(Ages 6-9)

Our beginner orange ball program teaches the 6 fundamental strokes while building agility, balance, and coordination—all in a fun, social setting! With partner-based activities and team competitions, kids will develop confidence, teamwork, and sportsmanship while learning to love the game.

Court Size: 60 ft court which is slightly smaller than a full size court 

Ball Type: Orange balls—same size as the traditional ball but softer and easier to hit 

Recommended Racquet: 23-25 inches

Thursday: 4:30 - 5:30pm


QUICK START: Orange Ball (Ages 9-10)

Perfect for junior players ages 10+ who are new to match play, this clinic helps refine serves, rallies, and scoring skills while building strategic thinking and smart decision-making on the court.

Court Size: Full size court 

Ball Type: Yellow standard regulation ball 

Recommended Racquet: 26-27 inches - slightly smaller or same size as traditional racket

Saturday: 10:00 - 11:00am


Next Gen Starters: Green & Yellow Ball (ages 10+)

Adult Tennis Clinics

Our adult clinics are designed for players who may be just getting started or looking to refine and elevate your game. From beginner fundamentals to intermediate match play development, each session is structured to help you build confidence, consistency, and court awareness

ADULT BEGINNER (1.0 - 2.5)

This entry level course is aimed at new players or those returning to the game after a lengthy break. Weekly clinics teach players the fundamentals of the game: groundstrokes, volleys and overheads, the serve and return as well as general rules of play. Even if you’ve never picked up a racquet, these clinics will get you started on your own tennis pathway with a solid foundation.

Available Options:

Tuesday: 5:30 - 6:30pm

(Adv Beginner - 2.5) Thursday: 5:30 - 6:30pm

Saturday: 9:00 - 10:00am


JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS

In partnership with UTR Sports and Montgomery County Tennis Association, we are excited to announce the return of the Cedarbrook Summer Junior Team Tennis (JTT) League — a fun, team-oriented summer tennis experience designed for junior players ages 8–16!

This recreational UTR Junior Team Tennis League is ideal for novice-to-intermediate players looking to continue developing their tennis skills while enjoying friendly team competition throughout the summer. Players will learn and improve:

  • Match play fundamentals

  • Scoring and court etiquette

  • Team competition and sportsmanship

  • Singles and doubles play

  • Confidence and on-court consistency

Whether your child is newer to tennis or already enjoys match play, this program offers a supportive and energetic environment to grow their game while representing Cedarbrook against other local clubs!

SUMMER JTT LEAGUE DETAILS:

Season Dates: June 23 – July 30, 2026 (6-week season)

Team (6) Practices @ Cedarbrook: Tuesdays | 5:00–6:30 PM, June 23 - July 28

Weekly Matches: Thursdays | 5:00–7:00 PM, beginning Thursday, June 25th

Match Locations: Local Montgomery County tennis clubs (TBD)

Registration Deadline: Friday, June 19, 2026 by 11:59 PM

Cost: $300/per player (includes matches & 6 practices)

LIMITED-TIME OFFER FOR CEDARBROOK MEMBERS ONLY:

Register now and receive $100 OFF the program fee!

Registration deadline: Friday, June 19, 2026 by 11:59pm

AGE DIVISIONS & FORMAT

Ages 8–10 (Green Dot Ball)

  • One line of Co-Ed Doubles

  • Each week requires: 1 Boy / 1 Girl

Ages 11–13 (Green or Yellow Ball)

  • One line Boys Singles

  • One line Girls Singles

  • One line Co-Ed Doubles

  • Same boy and girl who play singles will also partner for doubles

Ages 14–16 (Yellow Ball)

  • One line Boys Singles

  • One line Girls Singles

  • One line Co-Ed Doubles

  • Same singles players partner for doubles