About Crestview Tennis

Crestview has top-notch tennis facilities including three hard and three HarTru clay courts available for member use from April through October, with league play from May through September. Pickleball courts are open when the pool is open. Complimentary adult and youth tennis clinics led by Head Tennis Pro Phil Rankine and Tennis Pro Maureen Rankine are held during the season and are open to players of all levels. Plus annual tournaments, men’s and women’s tennis, private lessons and more!

Head Tennis Pro Phil Rankine

Phil Rankine (aka Scooby) attended Livingston College in North Carolina where he played first position on the men’s tennis team for four years and was 121-3 in match play. Phil played the Junior Davis Cup for his home country of Jamaica, and in 2009  he was inducted into the Jamaica Tennis Hall of fame. Phil has coached many of the sport’s top players, including Justine Henin in 2003 — when she won the US Open — as well as Venus and Serena Williams, Nadia Petrova and Yannick Noah, winner of the French Open in 1983.

Our Tennis and Pickleball Programs

Crestview Family Tennis Day

Monday, May 25th 12-3pm

For kids and adults of all ages on Memorial Day weekend. Come down and meet Phil “Scooby” Rankine (Crestview’s long-time Head Tennis Pro). Play mini games, family challenges and meet the staff for the summer.  No registration is required; this event is free of charge.

YOUTH PROGRAMS

Pre-Season Scooby Youth Clinics

Scooby will once again offer pre-season youth clinics ahead of Crestview’s regular tennis season. These clinics are to provide students with a chance to tune up their skills and get ready for prime time! Clinics for ages 10 and under run weekly, Monday-Friday 3:15-4:15pm and clinics for ages 11 and older run weekly, Monday-Friday 4:15-5:45pm.  Registration is required. Sign up for one week at a time or for all three! 

  • Week 1 – Monday, June 1st – Friday, June 5th
  • Week 2 – Monday, June 8th – Friday, June 12th
  • Week 3 – Monday, June 15th – Friday, June 19th

The cost for these programs is $125 for ages 10 and under and $150 for ages 11 and older.  To sign up, please contact Phil Rankine directly at philscoobydoo@gmail.com or 908-644-7803.  All payments should be paid directly to Phil (check, cash or Venmo @phil-rankine) no later than the first day of each clinic.

 

Youth Camp Scooby

Camp Scooby is a tennis camp for kids ages 4-17 after the Crestview free clinics end. Camp includes tennis, games, and pool time each day and will improve your child’s tennis skills!  Breakfast and snacks are provided, but kids need to bring their own lunch.

Weekly sessions are offered, with camp running Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm.

  • Week 1 – Monday, July 27th – Friday, July 31st
  • Week 2 – Monday, August 3rd – Friday, August 7th
  • Week 3 – Monday, August 10th – Friday, August 14th
  • Week 4 – Monday, August 17th – Friday, August 21st
  • Week 5 – Monday, August 24th – Friday, August 28th (partial week available)

Registration is required. To sign up, please contact Phil Rankine directly at philscoobydoo@gmail.com or 908-644-7803.  All payments for Camp Scooby should be paid directly to Phil Rankine (check, cash or Venmo @phil-rankine) no later than a week before camp starts.  The camp is open to both members and non-members. Please register by July 1, so we can try to find space for ALL members. The cost is $350 per week.

Free Youth Tennis Clinics

The youth tennis program is open to players ages 5-17 of all levels. There is no cost for regular season youth programs and no registration is required. Crestview’s free tennis clinics are held from June 22nd through July 24th.

MONDAY-THURSDAY:

  • age 6-8 years old clinic from 9-10am
  • age 9 and up clinic from 10:15am-12pm

FRIDAY: 

  • age 5 years old and under clinic from 8:30-9:15am
  • age 6-8 years old clinic from 9:15-10am
  • ages 9 and up clinic from 10:15-12pm

 

Youth Tennis Ladder

Crestview Tennis Pros will offer ladder matches to give our junior players a chance to practice all the skills that they are learning in Crestview Youth Tennis Clinics. Arranged matches will be held on select Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3-5pm. The goal is for each player to have 4 matches in July and August. Prizes (and bragging rights) will be awarded to the winners!! 

Registration is required. To sign up, please contact Phil Rankine directly at philscoobydoo@gmail.com or 908-644-7803. Cost is $40. All payments should be paid directly to Phil (check, cash or Venmo @phil-rankine). 

adult programs

Free Adult Tennis Clinics

Crestview’s free tennis clinics are held from June 22rd through July 24th. During the season, adult clinics are held by Head Tennis Pro Phil Rankine (Scooby) and Tennis Pro Maureen Rankine on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8pm. If there is a cancellation due to weather (which typically happens at least a couple times a summer, we will schedule a couple make up clinic on Fridays from 12-1:30pm (see calendar for exact dates).

Players can enhance their tennis skills, including ground strokes, serving, net play and match strategy. 

Registration is not required. All members at all levels are encouraged to join, from beginners to advanced and everyone in between! 

Clinics on Monday nights will have a designated beginner court for those feeling tentative. Don’t know how to hit a forehand? No problem, you’ll learn. Monday is your night!! 

 

Scooby Late July & August Adult Tennis Clinics

After the regular Crestview clinic season ends in late July, adult clinics will continue to be held by Head Tennis Pro Phil Rankine (Scooby) and Tennis Pro Maureen Rankine on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8pm, based on member demand. Players can enhance their tennis skills, including ground strokes, serving, net play and match strategy. 

Registration is required to attend each session. Please login and register on the Crestview website. All payments for Scooby Adult Tennis Clinics should be paid directly to Phil Rankine (check, cash or Venmo @phil-rankine). The cost is $20 per session by the end of each session. 

 

Free Murray Hill Cardio Tennis 

We are pleased to announce that we are partnering with Murray Hill Tennis again this summer to provide cardio tennis at Crestview. Murray Hill Tennis staff will host these pop-up events.

They will be held select Fridays from 5-6pm; 2026 season dates are 7/17, 8/7, 8/14, 8/28. Please note these are competitive clinics for intermediate and advanced players only.

Registration is required to attend each session. Please login and register on the Crestview website for these complimentary sessions. If you register, you will be expected to attend or you must find another member to take your spot. 

More Free Tennis & Pickleball!

These member-run programs are designed primarily for intermediate to advanced players. Each program has Captain(s) that have volunteered to coordinate for the season. The nights consist of match play and round robins.  Thursday and Friday nights events will often include post-play pavilion social activities.

These are drop-in events, but if you are interested in attending, please login and register on the Crestview website and/or contact the Captains to make sure you are on their email lists. This is most important for Thursday nights where the captains may organize potluck or crowdsource for food/drinks. 

See the schedule below and the full summer calendar which will soon be posted on the Crestview website. Any questions related to a specific night, please contact the appropriate tennis captain(s).

 

  • Weekly Adult Mixed Tennis – This is a player-driven night (no captains) for those who are interested in just tennis/match play (as opposed to the more socially-focused Thursday nights). Text a friend or three and come play! – (Every Tuesday at 6pm, Starts 5/26 – Ends 9/1)
  • Men’s Nights – Men’s drop-in doubles and singles tennis matches with socialization, beverages and sometimes potluck food to follow. (Select Thursdays at 6pm, Starts 5/14 – Ends 9/17). Captains are Pat Marano and Mike Santacross.
  • Women’s Nights – Women’s drop-in doubles tennis matches. (Select Thursdays at 6pm, Starts 5/7 – Ends 9/10). Captains are Amanda Marano, Robin Brand, Renee Rainero.
  • Happy Hour Pickleball and Tennis – (Select Fridays at 5:30pm, Starts 6/12 – Ends 9/4): proposed date is 6/26 (tennis social with Clearwater). We are actively looking for two tennis captains to help run this tennis program. Please reach out if you are interested!
  • *NEW* Beginner Pickleball Clinic – Come learn how to play pickleball so you can join the Friday happy hour sessions. It’s okay if you have NO IDEA how to play, that is the whole point. Login and register on the Crestview website. 7/5 at 4pm.
  • Sunday Funday Pickleball Free Play – This is a player-driven event for those who are interested in playing pickleball. Text a friend or three and come play! 8/9 at 3pm

Adult TENNIS Tournaments

Mark your calendar for our five FREE annual tennis tournaments.  All dates are subject to change and are weather dependent. 

Login and register on the Crestview website. For doubles events, both people must register. Let our tennis pros know your partner or they can pair you up. Please bring your own drinks and food (as tournaments are free-of-charge again!); tennis balls will be provided.

 

  • Sunday, 6/21 – Father’s Day Singles Tournament at 9am 
  • Sunday, 7/12 – Women’s Doubles Tournament at 9am 
  • Sunday, 7/26 – Men’s Doubles Tournament at 9am 
  • Sunday, 8/23 – Member/Guest Tournament at 9am
  • Saturday, 8/29 – Mixed Doubles Tournament at 4:30pm

Tournament rain dates: 7/19, 8/16, and 9/6. 

 

LEAGUE TENNIS

Crestview NJTL Spring & Summer League

These competitive league matches are typically held on Saturday mornings from 8:30am-12pm, starting March/April and run through August. We have two Crestview teams (A&B) in the spring and one combined Crestview team in the summer.

We also hold the annual Pioneer Cup at Crestview where our best and brightest play New Providence Tennis Association. In 2026, this match will tentatively be played on 9/19, with a raindate of 9/20.

Schedules and details will be communicated post-sign up. Please indicate your interest by logging in and registering on the website or reach out to the League Tennis Captains: Ted Smith and Helen Boniske.

tennis lessons

Phil “Scooby” Rankine and Maureen Rankine are available for private and semi-private lessons at the Crestview courtesy rate of $75 per hour.  

And doubles strategy sessions with 3-4 individuals per court are available for $100 per hour total.

Contact Phil or Maureen directly to schedule your lesson today!

Phil:  philscoobydoo@gmail.com or 908-644-7803
Maureen: maureen@rankinetennis.com or 917-525-0575