FAST TRACK TENNIS LAUNCHES NATIONAL PROGRAM TO MAKE LEARNING TENNIS EASIER AND MORE ACCESSIBLE
Zina Garrison Partners with Fast Track Tennis to Bring New Program to Schools,
Parks and Communities—No Court or Expensive Lessons Required
HARTFORD, CT – September 16, 2025 – Fast Track Tennis, the patented portable training system for practicing tennis anywhere, today announced the launch of the 1-2-3 Method, a learn-to-play instructional program designed to break down barriers and help new players get into the game faster and with more confidence.
The first-of-its-kind program trains instructors how to introduce tennis fundamentals to beginners through the simple and fun 1-2-3 Method that can be set up in any location such as a school gym – no tennis court required. Traditionally, learning tennis feels out of reach for many, with limited court access and pricey lessons keeping them from getting started. With this new program, players have instant access to rack up thousands of real-ball hits in 10 short classes, building muscle memory and confidence to make their first step into tennis as easy as possible.
“Even as tennis becomes more inclusive, the industry still falls behind in accessibility for underserved and under-resourced communities,” says John Davey, CEO and Founder of Fast Track Tennis. “Our new program aims to solve this issue with a low-cost, high activity approach that gives players the foundational tools, access and confidence to truly enjoy the game from the start.”
The 1-2-3 Method
The new 1-2-3 Method is a 10-class curriculum built around live-ball hitting that delivers up to 3,000 reps per student before players step onto a real court. Using portable Fast Track Tennis machines, the accelerated learning program can be set up in gyms, cafeterias, hallways, empty classrooms, basements or other non-traditional spaces – ideal for physical education classes, after-school programs, Boys & Girls Clubs, community centers and more.
With a focus on “training the trainer” in tennis fundamentals, a quick and simple e-learning certification with video instruction makes it easy for non-tennis players to become effective learn-to-play coaches in just a few days. Each partner receives everything needed to run the program: Fast Track Tennis devices, junior rackets, mini-net, foam balls, cones, floor targets, trainer certification, a class-by-class lesson plan and instructional videos.
Zina Garrison Partners with Fast Track Tennis
Former professional tennis star Zina Garrison has joined Fast Track Tennis to support the program’s mission of making tennis accessible for all. Her own journey began in Houston through a free community program that led to a Wimbledon singles final and Olympic gold. That experience inspired her lifelong goal of opening doors for young players and underserved communities.
“I know firsthand the challenges aspiring tennis players face in communities with limited resources,” said Zina Garrison. “That’s why I believe so strongly in Fast Track Tennis as one of the best tools to break down barriers, grow the game and give kids everywhere the chance to fall in love with tennis just like I did. Together, we can inspire the next generation of lifelong tennis players.”
For more information on the Fast Track Tennis 1-2-3 Method, visit FastTrackTennis.net.
About Fast Track TennisFast Track Tennis is a patented, portable tennis training system that transforms everyday spaces into practice areas with no court, partner, or ball pickup required. With a compact 7’×7′ setup and continuous loop feeding (~20 hits per minute), players of all levels can practice and improve outside the tennis court. Fast Track Tennis is powered by free smartphone apps (FTT Learn, FTT Practice, FTT Play) that give users instructional content, performance tracking and gamified challenges.