Now into our 6th season serving the Tri-State area, players come from all areas of Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri, and Tennessee. * Awarded USTA's 2004 Outstanding Tennis Facility Award - One of 4 in the United States. ** "2004 Facility of the Year" by the Kentucky Tennis Association. *** "2005 Tennis Welcome Center of the Year" by the Southern Tennis Association. Programs available for Everyone in the family. Adult clinics and leagues as well as Jr. Development programs for all level players. We restring racquets as well as sell new racquets, bags, shoes, and accessories. We are proud to be an Exclusive Wilson Dealer (#1 in Racquet Sports). See the Membership Info Link for General information and our other links for specific information regarding our programs. Please preview our photo album to see a little of what to expect here at the indoor center.
Coach Nathan and Coach Paul
Paul Rowton, Vice President/Owner A Paducah lifer, Paul leads the teaching team with his life tennis experience of over 40 years. He was a former head teaching professional at the Country Club of Paducah and Westwood Country Club. Paul was inducted into Kentucky’s Tennis Hall of Fame in 1998. In 2009, the Paul Rowton Family received the Kentucky Tennis Family of the Year award. No one loves kids and teaching more than Paul. All who know him say he has a way with kids and his heart is always in tennis. When he’s on court, he smiles the most!
Nathan Rowton, President/Owner A Paducah native, Nathan opened the Paul Rowton Indoor Tennis Center with the idea of teaching kids and adults in the Purchase Area. Nathan played for the Murray State Racers during their decade of OVC Championships. While at Murray, Nathan taught tennis until his graduation in 1988. He is a USPTR Pro and father of 4 boys, all of which play tennis. "I couldn’t imagine doing anything different." Now into our sixth season, teaching tennis has been one of the most rewarding decisions of my life, seeing smiles on peoples faces when they "get it", says it all."
We do much more than just teach tennis, we help kids reach for their dreams, whether its playing collegiate tennis or becoming a doctor. Tennis builds self esteem which is a key component for success in life. Through our programs, we help all abilities and ages of people grow and succeed!! That’s why we are here!
Nathan received his Bachelors in Business at Murray State University in 1988. Ten years later in 1998, he attended the University of Toledo, Ohio where he received a Masters in Executive Management. Nathan has served in the past on the Board for the Paducah Tennis Association as Vice-President. Currently, he holds a Vice-President position on the USTA Kentucky Board where he has also held the Secretary position and been a board member over the last 4 years.
We will offer a wide range of "on-court advantages"... private, semi-private and group lessons, league team coaches for team practices, Cardio/fast feed sessions, after hours socials and mixer events, round robins, ladders, and tournaments.
Programs will include multi-session beginner programs, intermediate, and advanced programs for both adults and juniors year-round. Rain or shine, day or night, cold weather or hot, we're open. We are your yearround tennis provider with tennis professionals on-site!
5705 Old Highway 60 W., Paducah, KY 42001 - 270.444.8363
