The bottle-nose dolphin seemed quite happy to tow me around a lagoon in exchange for a few fish doled out from the hands of the trainer at the Dolphin Connection. It took very little effort on his part, though I’d never moved through the water so fast without the aid of wind or motor, and I was astonished to feel just how powerfully these mammals swim. I came out of the water with an even deeper respect for these lovable animals.
Set on Duck Key, Hawk’s Cay Resort takes up all of a roughly boot-shaped 60-acre private island just off the Overseas Highway to Key West, 97 miles south southeast of Miami. Its focal point is a 177-room hotel, which rises behind a perfect circle of a lagoon fringed with sand, but for a small resort it harbors an extensive array of distractions, including a spa, several restaurants, five swimming pools, an 85-slip marina, a watersports center, fishing and scuba diving charters, a dedicated children’s center, a tennis and pickleball complex, some 100 two-, three-, and four-bedroom villas, and, of course, that dolphin encounter.
Cliff Drysdale Tennis professional, Patrick Castronovo, oversees the operation of the tennis club, which consists of two clay and four hard courts. He has crafted a program that takes into account the needs of both hotel guests and active local players. The weekly roster includes morning clinics for adults, Cardio tennis, and family tennis classes as well as private and group lessons. Like the clinics, a once-weekly round robin provides another means to meeting locals and other hotel guests, and the staff does it best to arrange singles and doubles matches. There are also one-hour clinics for kids.
Court Complex: There are four tennis courts—two Hydrocourt and two hard—as well as eight permanent pickleball courts. Guests pay no court fees.
Off Court
Beach: You won’t find a beach washed by the ocean but rather one that encircles a salt-water-fed, man-made lagoon that is part of the resort..
Spa & Fitness Center: The resort’s Calm Waters Spa mixes traditional with locally inspired spa treatments. The fitness center in another part of the same building has a variety of weight-training machines and cardio equipment.
The most unusual of the other activities is the Dolphin Connection, which takes small numbers of people into the water to interact with the dolphins while anyone in the resort is free to watch from the side of the dolphin pond. Otherwise there is a fully equipped marina offering sportfishing charters, dive boat and snorkeling excursions, kayaking, paddleboarding, and sunset cruises. Other watersports equipment, including standup paddleboards and kayaks, are available in the lagoon.
Children's programs: With its own building and a fenced playground with everything from miniature golf to a pirates’ ship, the Indies Club schedules a full day of activities from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for those ages 5 to 12 as well as a variety of social and recreational activities for teens.
Dining: There are half a dozen dining outlets, including 61 Prime, the signature restaurant for fresh seafood and steaks; the low-key Angler and Ale for burgers, catch of the day specials, and cook-your-catch options.
Accommodations
The main block of accommodations are the 177 rooms and suites in the main hotel. These have a West Indies decor, upscale amenities, and, with the exception of a few standard room, broad terraces with views of the island or water. Alternatively, the resort offers villas ranging in size up to four bedrooms and situated somewhat removed from the main hotel in four villages.
Getting there
Seasons: Year-round, though busiest from a tennis perspective from mid December into April.
Travel Instructions: By Air: The nearest major airport is Miami International Airport (MIA), 104 miles to the north.
Well rounded daily clinics that focus on all shots over a weekly rotation. Had some locals attend the clinics, resulting in opportunities to focus on doubles drills, which is what I wanted to spend time on. The Pro, Hannah Thompson, is very knowledgable about all the strokes and helped me improve my slice serve and service returns. Only downside was it rained frequently everyday I was there in late October. But Hannah worked with my schedule and we got all of the clinics & lessons in that I wanted.
DB
Hannah was a wonderful instructor. It was nice to get another Point of view in regards to my serves, volley and ground strokes. She made it fun when my husband and I took a class together.
AS
James was amazing with my 3 yr old son and his older cousins! It was maxs 1st tennis lesson and James made him love it, have a great memory around tennis and wanting him to play again.
DD
Awesome experience with family. We picked Hawk’s Cay knowing it had a program in place and so happy we did. We wound up creating our own small group lesson with the 4 of us in the family and I cannot say enough good things of how great the experience was. James Tart was our Pro and did a great job working with us that week. I would highly recommend this resort and James.
JE
James was a great coach and made the clinic super fun and demanding! It was a great experience
JP
James was great and very accomodating…. He gave my wife and I a great lesson
LH
Hannah, the tennis pro, was outstanding!
LJ
Great instructor in Hannah Thompson. Great drills and tennis courts
KA
met hanna and had a clinic with her – so fun and good – nice drills and she is great instructor – learned a few more tricks – stay out of no mans land! as per Hannah – good drill – she has great sense of humor
DT
I had a weeks holiday here at the end of May to the beginning of June. The resort was super with lots of things to do as well as the tennis. I attended the tennis clinics run by the director, Hannah Thompson. She was very professional, explained clearly what the objective was of each drill and gave us all constructive feedback. The group had mixed abililities but we all learned something from each session. Hannah had a great sense of humour and made the sessions extremely fun even though it was extremely hot!
CH
If you want to see someone run a PROFESSIONAL clinic, then go to Hawk’s Cay and meet Hannah Thompson. I also saw her working with children on a 1:1 basis – her teaching points were clear, well demonstrated and brilliantly delivered. Her clinics are fun, relevant and she managed groups of varying sizes, ages, abilities so that everyone had some fun. I have done several clinics over the world, but I take my hat off to Hannah and her team – they delivered a refreshing and fun clinic – thank you guys.
CM
Hawks Cay Tennis pro Hannah Thompson was a fabulous instructor. She has a great positive attitude and I learned a lot from my short time with her! I wish she worked near where I live!
ER
It had great instruction and the clinics weren’t overly busy so you had more one on one time with the coach.
EB
My 4.5 yo son took several private half hour lessons with James and did one semiprivate 1 hr kids clinic with him. He had so much fun. James is a great instructor and has an fun and effective way of working with kids. The pricing was very reasonable as well.
SG
Going to the tennis clinics and having private lessons, while on vacation at Hawk’s Cay, added so much to what is already an outstanding vacation. Hannah’s outgoing, fun, warm personality, and James’s easy going, warm nature and both of their tennis expertise just make the tennis experience tops. I hope to see both of them the next time that I get back to Hawk’s Cay Resort.:-)
SO
My experience at Hawk’s Cay was outstanding. The courts are beautiful and well taken care of. I played every day and took lessons from Hannah, who was just perfect. She was a true pleasure, and did a great job of improving my game.
CS
I highly recommend the tennis program at Hawks Cay. I participated in a clinic that was very helpful and a private lesson with the director, Mike Stedronsky. Mike is an excellent instructor. He gives you maximum instruction in one hour….it went too fast should have signed up for an hour and a half. He was kind enough to e-mail me with a summary of what we worked on. Beautiful grounds and very nice staff.
AM
Both Mike and Travis were superb tennis pros. They were professional, kind, incredibly helpful and skillfull, and provided great instruction. My family took private lessons with Mike and found his lessons to be informative AND fun. He clearly has a passion for both the sport and teaching. He was able to connect with all of the players in the morning sessions, and when we took privates, he made sure to pull from those group lessons. Personally, my game has dramatically improved due in major part to both instructors, especially Mike. Another added comment: we were there over Christmas. Both Mike and Travis came to the resort every day, including christmas morning, excited and ready. Their dedication is unparalleled. Thank you for helping to make our Christmas vacation a very special time! We cannot say enough positive things about both Pro’s at Hawk’s Cay!!!
MT
My son took lessons with Michael Stedronsky while we were on vacation at Hawks Cay Resort in Florida. Mike is by far one of the best tennis teaching professionals we have ever worked with…my son has been playing tennis for many years. He was particularly adept at helping my son identify the reason for a miss shot and taught him how to make the needed correction. It was an excellent experience.
RL
The facility could use a little investment, but Cliff Drysdale Tennis at Hawks Cay Resort has a winner in Michael Stedronsky. I hit with Michael last April, and following that session signed on for two more over Christmas. Hitting with Michael is great—he points out things to improve as he goes and has boundless energy. On top of being a great tennis instructor, I talked to him enough to realize he’s a great guy.
SH
This was my 2nd time to Hawk’s Cay and first time leveraging the great facility and teaching Pro’s. I loved the daily work-outs and clinics with Michael and Travis. Each day had a great agenda and plan for getting my swing back in groove. These guys really made it fun for everyone. I had one of my daughters in the Middle-School clinic and she had a great time. These guys keep the HarTru courts in great shape. They arranged a great match for me. Can’t wait to make it back there again
LS
Michael Stedronsky worked with my daughter for a week. He is an exceptional instructor. He is energetic, fun and extremely detailed. He worked hard to evaluate all aspects of her game and take her to the next level. I could see significant improvement in her performance. Travis is the other pro who also was great! Our experience with tennis at Hawk’s Cay resort could not have been better.
DC
Mike & Travis are excellent, enthusiastic instructors. I had two lessons with Mike, who combines enthusiasm with outstanding observational skills. He did very well with my 11 year old daughter who is novice. Travis worked very well with my 13 year old boy who hits a strong ball but is learning to be a player. The courts are in a peaceful setting, but the pro shop is practically bare. To truly build a tennis resort there needs to be more programming and a working pro shop. Great place to go to if on family vacation and desire access to tennis.
JT
Fantastic private coaching for my 2 sons who are both keen players. Michael had a very positive and fun approach which was incredibly refreshing. The boys felt like they learned a lot and they had a great time. Thank you Michael.
ET
Myself, husband and our 13 year old son took lessons with Michael Stedronsky during our stay at Hawk’s Cay. Mike was so energetic and positive while teaching us. He was able to explain and demonstrate for us the skills that we each needed to work on. Mike encouraged us and made the tennis drills fun and rewarding!! We hope to come back and to receive his instruction again.
JN
First time @ Hawk and we enjoyed and recharged. Tennis: I played daily for 2 hrs. Michael S. was exceptional. His high level of instruction and knowledge was outstanding. He pushed this old guy to the max. Anyone who wants to improve his game quickly and get in shape should sign up.
DG
Michael Stredronsky was one of the best tennis pros we have ever had! He was exceptional – extremely friendly, motivating, knowledgeable and helpful to myself, my wife and our 13 year old son. We could not have asked for a better tennis pro!
JD
Tennis Coach Michael Stedronsky provided excellent tennis sessions every day which is what truly made this trip amazing. The availability to play tennis whenever I desired was so convenient and refreshing, as well as the knowledge he has. He improved my tennis abilities in just a few days. Best part of the resort.
RG
We’ve been on many tennis vacations over 20+ years, and Mike Stedronsky is the best pro we’ve encountered. He is energetic, friendly, and addressed weaknesses in a quick, enjoyable way. I have only good things to say about him. The resort could do a better job of highlighting Mike and the tennis program — the resort newsletter had no mention of tennis, bathroom facilities at the pro shop were broken, and Mike is forced to be the shop’s counter help and pro,
JZ
Michael was the BEST!!! Very enthusiastic pro-lots of good ideas to amp up my game. Plenty of pros try to change everything at the get-go. Michael built on what I’ve had already, just helped me to remember to put it all together. He is never negative, always positive. He has an enormous amount of energy and makes the tennis FUN!
AB
Excellent tennis instruction!
JL
The family went with another family — our daughters both play on the same varsity team in Miami-area. Travis Roberts was the pro on site and headed 2 hours of clinics and semi-privates with the girls. Although the girls have their own coaches back home, they sharpened some skills (my daughter’s slice serve, particularly) that they had been working on. Travis was a very personable guy, allowed me to use his personal racquet to demo, and even joined us in a mixed doubles match. Good times..
GM
Fantastic tennis facility with first rate teaching pros
LR
Our family had a wonderful time playing tennis at Hawks Cay Resort in the Keys. Travis, the pro, was very informative, helpful, and fun to work with. My husband and I did a number of clinics and a semi-private lesson with him and felt by the end of our visit that our tennis game had improved. Both of our kids did a clinic and a semi-private lesson with Travis and had a blast. They said it was the best lessons that they had ever had. Travis makes the tennis program and is great for both adults and kids alike. Next time in the Keys would make sure to take more lessons with him.
BS
Be sure to pack your tennis gear when heading to Hawk’s Cay Resort. Travis is an exceptional instructor! By watching and learning your technique, he customizes his lesson to teach you the best methods to improve your tennis skills. I had an opportunity to work with Travis; and, although it was only an hour, I’ve taken away valuable information to take with me into future clinics and games. Definitely worth it!
KE
The resort offered all the amenities one could want. Service in all areas we experienced was efficient and friendly.Food choices were varied and excellent. Water temp was perfect and the weather was lovely, although somewhat windy when we were there. The resort was clean and nicely appointed. The tennis center was positioned such that there was not much wind. They offered both clay and hard court surfaces. We played one day and signed up for a clinic the next day. As it turned out, we were the only two to participate that day; I imagine due to it being after Memorial Day. The instruction was super and the clay is a treat to play on. I would visit here again!
AV
Had a great time, and toned up my skills. Travis and Mike were great! Highly recommended!!!!
BG
Mike and Travis have are some of the most energetic, knowledgeable and FUN tennis pros I’ve ever worked with. While familiar with tennis and played a bit in my youth, I was rusty. A couple sessions with Mike and Travis helped me hone my skills and also teach some of my friends who are complete beginners in the same session! If you’re looking for a great place to learn and play tennis, these guys know how to do it!
AO
Coach Mike was great. He seemed very knowledgeable and full of energy.
DW
Excellent resort and great tennis program. Mike and Travis were full of energy and great pros.
DP
Our family of 6 attended daily tennis clinics with Mike and Travis. Great coaches, great instructors, great people. Very knowledgable, highly skilled. We were very fortunate to have them as coaches. Mike and Travis very friendly, helpful and fun. I would love to have them as our coaches in Clif Drysdale clubs !!!
GA
I’m a single female living in Boca Raton, a community that offers many tennis opportunities. I recently traveled to the Florida Keys and stayed at a Hawks Cay Resort villa for a few days in March. I’m a newcomer to tennis and had an unforgettable experience while at the Resort, participating in tennis clinics and a couple of lessons from the Director of Tennis, Mike Stedronsky. While the coaching I have received in Boca Raton has helped my junior-level game, it did not compare with the improvements in my game (principally my baseline forehand and two-handed backhand) that I achieved during my lessons with Mike. I look forward to returning to Hawks Cay and the Cliff Drysdale Tennis Clinic led by Mike. Travis Roberts, Mike’s assistant, was also an inspiration.
FG
I’m an intermediate player (4.0) and my wife is just learning the basics of tennis. We took some one-on-one lessons from Mike Stedronsky, the Director of Tennis at Hawks Cay, and also participated in several clinics while staying at the resort for a week. I have never been so satisfied with the coaching and energetic teaching methods that Mike brought to us. The many easy-to-remember techniques that he shared with us and the sincere follow-up as to how we were progressing while playing on our own was very, very impressive. If you’re in the keys and have an interest in tennis, whether an experienced player or someone interested in the game, I would strongly encourage you to visit the Cliff Drysdale/Hawks Cay resort and tennis center.
LH
My husband and I took private lessons with Mike Stedronsky for a week. It was the highlight of our vacation! He is an excellent instructor who is packed full of energy, professionalism, and encouragement. He keeps you moving constantly, offering a great workout while providing tips and tweaks to your game. We look forward to our next trip to Hawks Cay, especially tennis lessons with Mike!
BR
The Cliff Drysdale facility was the single best part of our trip. Michael Stedronsky was proactive in calling in advance of our trip to discuss lessons and desired outcome, dates, etc. He was great once we were there and was professional, organized and most importantly drove improvement.
TR
Had a great time taking lessons with Michael and Travis. Great teachers. Lots of enthusiasm. No downsides.
GL
We attended the back-to-back clinics each day. Mike and Travis made sure to single out each one of us to let us know what we could work on. We love that! Nothing is more frustrating than attending a clinic and the pro lets you continue to hit bad shots. We were impressed by the detail they provided us (such as, you are holding your racquet too tight).
WO
Just came back from a week at Hawks Cay. I have played tennis all over the Caribbean and States participating in countless programs. Mike and Travis put on a terrific heart pumping camp. Everyday was different from the previous. No matter what level of your game I promise you, you will leave a more confident and inspired player. On another note the courts are probably the best Har Tru I’ve played on. Excellent tennis facility.
GG
The Pros with Clif Drysdale Tennis at Hawks Cay Resort are second to none. The head Pro Mike is exceptional. I feel that I improved my game in the few private lessons I had with him while on vacation more than the last year I have spent at my own Tennis Club. They are exceptional teachers and have a fun motivating style.
GG
I thought that this tennis program was excellent. the coaches were outstanding and that is what i like learning tennis. this vacation i got more knowledge and skill in this week than the past 2 years at my normal tennis complex. The coaches were awesome they pointed out the key things i needed to work on and helped me though it. The coaches are also encouraging and fun to play with. This place is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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218 Reviews on “Hawks Cay Resort”
Well rounded daily clinics that focus on all shots over a weekly rotation. Had some locals attend the clinics, resulting in opportunities to focus on doubles drills, which is what I wanted to spend time on. The Pro, Hannah Thompson, is very knowledgable about all the strokes and helped me improve my slice serve and service returns. Only downside was it rained frequently everyday I was there in late October. But Hannah worked with my schedule and we got all of the clinics & lessons in that I wanted.
Hannah was a wonderful instructor. It was nice to get another Point of view in regards to my serves, volley and ground strokes. She made it fun when my husband and I took a class together.
James was amazing with my 3 yr old son and his older cousins! It was maxs 1st tennis lesson and James made him love it, have a great memory around tennis and wanting him to play again.
Awesome experience with family. We picked Hawk’s Cay knowing it had a program in place and so happy we did. We wound up creating our own small group lesson with the 4 of us in the family and I cannot say enough good things of how great the experience was. James Tart was our Pro and did a great job working with us that week. I would highly recommend this resort and James.
James was a great coach and made the clinic super fun and demanding! It was a great experience
James was great and very accomodating…. He gave my wife and I a great lesson
Hannah, the tennis pro, was outstanding!
Great instructor in Hannah Thompson. Great drills and tennis courts
met hanna and had a clinic with her – so fun and good – nice drills and she is great instructor – learned a few more tricks – stay out of no mans land! as per Hannah – good drill – she has great sense of humor
I had a weeks holiday here at the end of May to the beginning of June. The resort was super with lots of things to do as well as the tennis. I attended the tennis clinics run by the director, Hannah Thompson. She was very professional, explained clearly what the objective was of each drill and gave us all constructive feedback. The group had mixed abililities but we all learned something from each session. Hannah had a great sense of humour and made the sessions extremely fun even though it was extremely hot!
If you want to see someone run a PROFESSIONAL clinic, then go to Hawk’s Cay and meet Hannah Thompson. I also saw her working with children on a 1:1 basis – her teaching points were clear, well demonstrated and brilliantly delivered. Her clinics are fun, relevant and she managed groups of varying sizes, ages, abilities so that everyone had some fun. I have done several clinics over the world, but I take my hat off to Hannah and her team – they delivered a refreshing and fun clinic – thank you guys.
Hawks Cay Tennis pro Hannah Thompson was a fabulous instructor. She has a great positive attitude and I learned a lot from my short time with her! I wish she worked near where I live!
It had great instruction and the clinics weren’t overly busy so you had more one on one time with the coach.
My 4.5 yo son took several private half hour lessons with James and did one semiprivate 1 hr kids clinic with him. He had so much fun. James is a great instructor and has an fun and effective way of working with kids. The pricing was very reasonable as well.
Going to the tennis clinics and having private lessons, while on vacation at Hawk’s Cay, added so much to what is already an outstanding vacation. Hannah’s outgoing, fun, warm personality, and James’s easy going, warm nature and both of their tennis expertise just make the tennis experience tops. I hope to see both of them the next time that I get back to Hawk’s Cay Resort.:-)
My experience at Hawk’s Cay was outstanding. The courts are beautiful and well taken care of. I played every day and took lessons from Hannah, who was just perfect. She was a true pleasure, and did a great job of improving my game.
I highly recommend the tennis program at Hawks Cay. I participated in a clinic that was very helpful and a private lesson with the director, Mike Stedronsky. Mike is an excellent instructor. He gives you maximum instruction in one hour….it went too fast should have signed up for an hour and a half. He was kind enough to e-mail me with a summary of what we worked on. Beautiful grounds and very nice staff.
Both Mike and Travis were superb tennis pros. They were professional, kind, incredibly helpful and skillfull, and provided great instruction. My family took private lessons with Mike and found his lessons to be informative AND fun. He clearly has a passion for both the sport and teaching. He was able to connect with all of the players in the morning sessions, and when we took privates, he made sure to pull from those group lessons. Personally, my game has dramatically improved due in major part to both instructors, especially Mike. Another added comment: we were there over Christmas. Both Mike and Travis came to the resort every day, including christmas morning, excited and ready. Their dedication is unparalleled. Thank you for helping to make our Christmas vacation a very special time! We cannot say enough positive things about both Pro’s at Hawk’s Cay!!!
My son took lessons with Michael Stedronsky while we were on vacation at Hawks Cay Resort in Florida. Mike is by far one of the best tennis teaching professionals we have ever worked with…my son has been playing tennis for many years. He was particularly adept at helping my son identify the reason for a miss shot and taught him how to make the needed correction. It was an excellent experience.
The facility could use a little investment, but Cliff Drysdale Tennis at Hawks Cay Resort has a winner in Michael Stedronsky. I hit with Michael last April, and following that session signed on for two more over Christmas. Hitting with Michael is great—he points out things to improve as he goes and has boundless energy. On top of being a great tennis instructor, I talked to him enough to realize he’s a great guy.
This was my 2nd time to Hawk’s Cay and first time leveraging the great facility and teaching Pro’s. I loved the daily work-outs and clinics with Michael and Travis. Each day had a great agenda and plan for getting my swing back in groove. These guys really made it fun for everyone. I had one of my daughters in the Middle-School clinic and she had a great time. These guys keep the HarTru courts in great shape. They arranged a great match for me. Can’t wait to make it back there again
Michael Stedronsky worked with my daughter for a week. He is an exceptional instructor. He is energetic, fun and extremely detailed. He worked hard to evaluate all aspects of her game and take her to the next level. I could see significant improvement in her performance. Travis is the other pro who also was great! Our experience with tennis at Hawk’s Cay resort could not have been better.
Mike & Travis are excellent, enthusiastic instructors. I had two lessons with Mike, who combines enthusiasm with outstanding observational skills. He did very well with my 11 year old daughter who is novice. Travis worked very well with my 13 year old boy who hits a strong ball but is learning to be a player. The courts are in a peaceful setting, but the pro shop is practically bare. To truly build a tennis resort there needs to be more programming and a working pro shop. Great place to go to if on family vacation and desire access to tennis.
Fantastic private coaching for my 2 sons who are both keen players. Michael had a very positive and fun approach which was incredibly refreshing. The boys felt like they learned a lot and they had a great time. Thank you Michael.
Myself, husband and our 13 year old son took lessons with Michael Stedronsky during our stay at Hawk’s Cay. Mike was so energetic and positive while teaching us. He was able to explain and demonstrate for us the skills that we each needed to work on. Mike encouraged us and made the tennis drills fun and rewarding!! We hope to come back and to receive his instruction again.
First time @ Hawk and we enjoyed and recharged. Tennis: I played daily for 2 hrs. Michael S. was exceptional. His high level of instruction and knowledge was outstanding. He pushed this old guy to the max. Anyone who wants to improve his game quickly and get in shape should sign up.
Michael Stredronsky was one of the best tennis pros we have ever had! He was exceptional – extremely friendly, motivating, knowledgeable and helpful to myself, my wife and our 13 year old son. We could not have asked for a better tennis pro!
Tennis Coach Michael Stedronsky provided excellent tennis sessions every day which is what truly made this trip amazing. The availability to play tennis whenever I desired was so convenient and refreshing, as well as the knowledge he has. He improved my tennis abilities in just a few days. Best part of the resort.
We’ve been on many tennis vacations over 20+ years, and Mike Stedronsky is the best pro we’ve encountered. He is energetic, friendly, and addressed weaknesses in a quick, enjoyable way. I have only good things to say about him. The resort could do a better job of highlighting Mike and the tennis program — the resort newsletter had no mention of tennis, bathroom facilities at the pro shop were broken, and Mike is forced to be the shop’s counter help and pro,
Michael was the BEST!!! Very enthusiastic pro-lots of good ideas to amp up my game. Plenty of pros try to change everything at the get-go. Michael built on what I’ve had already, just helped me to remember to put it all together. He is never negative, always positive. He has an enormous amount of energy and makes the tennis FUN!
Excellent tennis instruction!
The family went with another family — our daughters both play on the same varsity team in Miami-area. Travis Roberts was the pro on site and headed 2 hours of clinics and semi-privates with the girls. Although the girls have their own coaches back home, they sharpened some skills (my daughter’s slice serve, particularly) that they had been working on. Travis was a very personable guy, allowed me to use his personal racquet to demo, and even joined us in a mixed doubles match. Good times..
Fantastic tennis facility with first rate teaching pros
Our family had a wonderful time playing tennis at Hawks Cay Resort in the Keys. Travis, the pro, was very informative, helpful, and fun to work with. My husband and I did a number of clinics and a semi-private lesson with him and felt by the end of our visit that our tennis game had improved. Both of our kids did a clinic and a semi-private lesson with Travis and had a blast. They said it was the best lessons that they had ever had. Travis makes the tennis program and is great for both adults and kids alike. Next time in the Keys would make sure to take more lessons with him.
Be sure to pack your tennis gear when heading to Hawk’s Cay Resort. Travis is an exceptional instructor! By watching and learning your technique, he customizes his lesson to teach you the best methods to improve your tennis skills. I had an opportunity to work with Travis; and, although it was only an hour, I’ve taken away valuable information to take with me into future clinics and games. Definitely worth it!
The resort offered all the amenities one could want. Service in all areas we experienced was efficient and friendly.Food choices were varied and excellent. Water temp was perfect and the weather was lovely, although somewhat windy when we were there. The resort was clean and nicely appointed. The tennis center was positioned such that there was not much wind. They offered both clay and hard court surfaces. We played one day and signed up for a clinic the next day. As it turned out, we were the only two to participate that day; I imagine due to it being after Memorial Day. The instruction was super and the clay is a treat to play on. I would visit here again!
Had a great time, and toned up my skills. Travis and Mike were great! Highly recommended!!!!
Mike and Travis have are some of the most energetic, knowledgeable and FUN tennis pros I’ve ever worked with. While familiar with tennis and played a bit in my youth, I was rusty. A couple sessions with Mike and Travis helped me hone my skills and also teach some of my friends who are complete beginners in the same session! If you’re looking for a great place to learn and play tennis, these guys know how to do it!
Coach Mike was great. He seemed very knowledgeable and full of energy.
Excellent resort and great tennis program. Mike and Travis were full of energy and great pros.
Our family of 6 attended daily tennis clinics with Mike and Travis. Great coaches, great instructors, great people. Very knowledgable, highly skilled. We were very fortunate to have them as coaches. Mike and Travis very friendly, helpful and fun. I would love to have them as our coaches in Clif Drysdale clubs !!!
I’m a single female living in Boca Raton, a community that offers many tennis opportunities. I recently traveled to the Florida Keys and stayed at a Hawks Cay Resort villa for a few days in March. I’m a newcomer to tennis and had an unforgettable experience while at the Resort, participating in tennis clinics and a couple of lessons from the Director of Tennis, Mike Stedronsky. While the coaching I have received in Boca Raton has helped my junior-level game, it did not compare with the improvements in my game (principally my baseline forehand and two-handed backhand) that I achieved during my lessons with Mike. I look forward to returning to Hawks Cay and the Cliff Drysdale Tennis Clinic led by Mike. Travis Roberts, Mike’s assistant, was also an inspiration.
I’m an intermediate player (4.0) and my wife is just learning the basics of tennis. We took some one-on-one lessons from Mike Stedronsky, the Director of Tennis at Hawks Cay, and also participated in several clinics while staying at the resort for a week. I have never been so satisfied with the coaching and energetic teaching methods that Mike brought to us. The many easy-to-remember techniques that he shared with us and the sincere follow-up as to how we were progressing while playing on our own was very, very impressive. If you’re in the keys and have an interest in tennis, whether an experienced player or someone interested in the game, I would strongly encourage you to visit the Cliff Drysdale/Hawks Cay resort and tennis center.
My husband and I took private lessons with Mike Stedronsky for a week. It was the highlight of our vacation! He is an excellent instructor who is packed full of energy, professionalism, and encouragement. He keeps you moving constantly, offering a great workout while providing tips and tweaks to your game. We look forward to our next trip to Hawks Cay, especially tennis lessons with Mike!
The Cliff Drysdale facility was the single best part of our trip. Michael Stedronsky was proactive in calling in advance of our trip to discuss lessons and desired outcome, dates, etc. He was great once we were there and was professional, organized and most importantly drove improvement.
Had a great time taking lessons with Michael and Travis. Great teachers. Lots of enthusiasm. No downsides.
We attended the back-to-back clinics each day. Mike and Travis made sure to single out each one of us to let us know what we could work on. We love that! Nothing is more frustrating than attending a clinic and the pro lets you continue to hit bad shots. We were impressed by the detail they provided us (such as, you are holding your racquet too tight).
Just came back from a week at Hawks Cay. I have played tennis all over the Caribbean and States participating in countless programs. Mike and Travis put on a terrific heart pumping camp. Everyday was different from the previous. No matter what level of your game I promise you, you will leave a more confident and inspired player. On another note the courts are probably the best Har Tru I’ve played on. Excellent tennis facility.
The Pros with Clif Drysdale Tennis at Hawks Cay Resort are second to none. The head Pro Mike is exceptional. I feel that I improved my game in the few private lessons I had with him while on vacation more than the last year I have spent at my own Tennis Club. They are exceptional teachers and have a fun motivating style.
I thought that this tennis program was excellent. the coaches were outstanding and that is what i like learning tennis. this vacation i got more knowledge and skill in this week than the past 2 years at my normal tennis complex. The coaches were awesome they pointed out the key things i needed to work on and helped me though it. The coaches are also encouraging and fun to play with. This place is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!