2024 Guide to the Top Tennis Clubs & Programs
Long Island tennis players have great choices when it comes to where to play tennis. We have compiled a list of some of the top clubs and programs with descriptions of what each has to offer.
Alley Pond Tennis and Athletic Center
79-20 Winchester Blvd
Queens, NY 11427
www.commonpointqueens.org/tennis
tennis@commonpointqueens.org
718-269-7262
Operated by Commonpoint Queens, the Alley Pond Tennis and Athletic Center is a public indoor and outdoor seasonal facility, with 550 feet of indoor space in the winter including 10 pickleball courts, 7 championship tennis courts, and a 40 x 60 turf field. Services and programs offered include private tennis lessons, tennis programs for children and adults of all levels, pickleball tournaments, classes and lessons, a wheelchair tennis program in partnership with the USTA, a program for children with autism organized by LoveServingAutism, a tennis summer camp for children ages 6-15, turf field space, and on-site racquet stringing!
Located at Alley Pond Park – a NYC Parks Department facility – the Tennis and Athletic Center is the perfect place to learn and hone tennis skills with some of the best pros in the country. We routinely have tournament players practice in our facility, and we help players of all levels elevate their games on our courts – 12 months of the year. We also have social groups, open play and tournaments for Pickleball, the fastest growing sport in the country!
We offer tennis classes, private lessons, tournaments, and tennis court and turf field rentals. Our turf field is the perfect place for teams to host practices as well as tournaments for sports including lacrosse, flag football, soccer, baseball, kickball, golf, and most other sports. We also host birthday parties on our turf field!
Looking for an unforgettable summer experience for your child? Our Tennis Camp provides instruction, drills and match play guided by our highly qualified USPTA Certified Coaches. Campers also get to enjoy off-court cross training fun activities to supplement tennis skills, including soccer, basketball and of course pickleball. As a Commonpoint camp, children also get to enjoy swimming at the Tanenbaum Family Pool. Lunch, theme days, and traditional camp activities are also included in our curriculum.
For more information visit www.commonpointqueens.org/tennis, email us at tennis@commonpointqueens.org, or call 718-269-7262.
Inquiries specific to the Wheelchair Tennis program can be sent to Rkritzer@commonpointqueens.org, and for the LoveServingAutism program please contact lisa@loveservingautism.org.
Bethpage Park Tennis Center
99 Quaker Meeting House Road, Building #4
Farmingdale, N.Y.
BethpageParkTennis.com
(516) 777-1358
Bethpage Park Tennis Center is located just a few hundred feet from the Black Course at beautiful Bethpage State Park. Four indoor hard courts and four indoor red clay courts are air-conditioned for year-round play, along with two outdoor Har-Tru courts. Bethpage Park Tennis Center offers an array of adult seasonal court opportunities, Men’s and Women’s leagues, Lesson and Junior Development Programs, Quickstart, Zone tennis and walk-on court opportunities. New this year is the addition of Pickleball and Saturday night tennis/pickleball parties. It’s free and low-cost program for special populations and veterans is perhaps the largest of its kind in New York State.
The Center is best known for its renowned junior development program, led by top coach Steve Kaplan who has developed more top players than anyone else in the East. Steve is the owner of Bethpage Park Tennis Center, director emeritus of City Parks Foundation Lacoste Academy and Executive Director of Serve and Return Inc. Steve has been the long-time coach of more than 1,100 nationally-ranked junior players, 16 state high school singles champions, two NCAA Division I Singles Champions, and numerous touring professionals, prominent coaches and many prominent members of the New York financial. Steve’s students have been awarded in excess of $11 million in college scholarship money.
In the summer, the finest players in the East join Bethpage Park Tennis Center for summer camp on four indoor hard courts, four indoor red clay courts that are air-conditioned, along with two outdoor Har-Tru courts and six nearby outdoor hard courts. Lunch is included and transportation is available. Bethpage Park Tennis Center charges no membership fee and values all of its beginners equally with its nationally-ranked players.
Carefree Racquet Club
1414 Jerusalem Avenue, #1
North Merrick, N.Y.
CarefreeTennis.com
CarefreeTennis@gmail.com
(516) 489-9005
Carefree Racquet Club is Long Island’s premier indoor tennis club, offering seven indoor tennis courts, two half-court basketball courts and four pickleball courts.
League Coordinator Kristen Cassidy offers adult singles, doubles and team doubles leagues that are always on the correct level to ensure you have a good game every time you play. Carefree has many USTA teams in the 18 & Over, 40 & Over, 55 & Over Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Doubles Leagues, along with Tri-Level Leagues.
For those new to the game or just want to improve, Carefree offers two 14-week sessions of learn and play groups, coordinated by Ryan White. Players get an hour lesson each week, along with 90 minutes of practice time each week.
Jean Tanklowitz, senior program coordinator, has many retirees who simply have a flexible schedule, playing Monday through Thursday in the afternoon. All games are arranged by Jean.
For junior players, Ben Marks, Carefree’s director of tennis, coordinates the Junior Development Program with two 14-week sessions starting at the age of five, running through the age of 18. Children can take group, semi-private or private lessons, along with practice time and ladder match play as well. Ben also runs a high school prep program and an Elite program.
Carefree is very proud of its QuickStart Tot Program for children ages three- to five-years-old, which uses props to keep the children’s attention and is coordinated by Vikki Roberto.
Carefree Racquet Club is managed by Kathy Miller, along with Assistant Manager Pat McIlwee, who pride themselves on the organization and smooth running of Long Island’s premier indoor tennis club that has never and continues to not charge membership fees.
Carefree offers a summer camp for Juniors from the end of June until mid August. We offer a Red Ball Camp (10 years of age and under) on Monday, Wednesday and Friday’s from 9am to noon with Kristen Cassidy. In addition we have a camp for all ages (6-18) that runs Monday- Friday 1:00-5:00 run by Ryan White. Call us for more details!
So if you are looking to join a program or just rent a court now and then, come down and visit Carefree Racquet Club!
Chris Lewit Tennis Academy
3997 VT-100
Londonderry, Vt.
(914) 462-2912
ChrisLewit.com
Chris@ChrisLewit.com
YouTube.com/ChrisLewit
Chris Lewit Tennis Academy (CLTA) is a serious high performance academy set in the natural paradise of Vermont. The club offers European style red clay courts and indoor hard courts, gym and clubhouse. We never get rained out! Families love to visit nearby Manchester, Vermont, known internationally as a mountain tourist destination for its quaint village and charming shops and restaurants. We are also looking for families to move to Manchester full-time to train with Chris personally every day!
CLTA offers year-round full-time training, short-term training, and a world-famous high performance boarding summer camp. All players get to work on court directly with Chris. Chris is not just a figurehead; he is active on court working with players in the trenches daily. That’s what makes CLTA unique and special, and that’s why players come to train with Chris from all over the world.
Chris Lewit is one of leading high-performance junior development coaches in the United States. Author of the best-selling book, The Secrets of Spanish Tennis, Chris has spent the last 17 years studying with many of the legendary coaches in Spain and Europe. He brings the most cutting-edge training methods from Europe back to the U.S. for his students.
Chris is known as an expert in technique and biomechanics, and in Spanish training methods. He has recently coached the number 1 player in the US and gold ball winner Maggie Sohns, Ukrainian phenom Vlada Hranchar, and numerous top 10 nationally-ranked juniors, one Little Mo National champ Elana Zaretsky, and one national finalist Henry Holtz, and many elite players now graduating to the pro circuit. He also has unmatched experience building the foundations of young prodigies.
CLTA offers a unique teaching system based on the Bruguera Method, Toni Nadal Method, and the system of William Pato Alvarez—all from legendary coaches in Spain. Chris is one of the only coaches in the world who has attained certification in these three systems, and he brings unparalleled experience to this who want to train authentically the Spanish Way.
Chris is known internationally for his expertise in technique and biomechanics, and he is currently studying for an advanced degree in kinesiology. CLTA features cutting edge sports science, athletic assessment and training, talent identification, injury prevention, high speed video technical analysis, and more.
Come experience the best in Spanish training or technical/biomechanical development year-round at the CLTA. You will be treated like part of the family!
Eastern Athletic Clubs
EACTennis@yahoo.com
(631) 363-6063
(631) 773-6293
Multiple locations on Long Island
Eastern Athletic is family-owned and is one of the New York’s original and finest tennis and fitness facilities, offering a wide variety of programs for the tennis enthusiast and fitness buffs. Offering two locations in Suffolk County to accommodate the ever changing needs of our clientele, Eastern Athletic has 12 Nova Ultra cushion indoor tennis courts, pickleball, racquetball, fitness and much more. To find out about all we have to offer, visit us at EasternAthleticClubs.com or call 631-363-2882, 631-271-6616.
Eastern Athletic Tennis offers season and open court rentals, private and group instruction for the pee-wee through the seasoned octogenarian. All programs, lessons, drills, clinics, zones, leagues, performance training, ladders, parties and camps are offered year-round in climate-controlled facilities. Our Blue Point location has a USTA 10 and under program with over 120 students and room for more! We host one of the largest Men’s Singles Flex Ladder/Leagues on Long Island, as well as highly competitive men’s and women’s leagues, ladders and are host more than 15 USTA teams. Many of our teams have competed in regional, sectional and national competition.
In addition, Eastern Athletic has one of the best performance training programs, integrating tennis with athletic performance programs. Eastern Athletic has produced some of the top tennis players on Long Island under the direction and supervision of Gary Guadio at our Blue Point location, Laurie Tenney Fehrs and Michael Fehrs at our Dix Hills Location with their renowned tennis staff. Eastern Athletic has programs for Juniors and Adults of all ages and level of play, and is confident there is something for you.
For more information and to join our growing family, e-mail EACTennis@yahoo.com or visit:
→EAC in Blue Point: 9A Montauk Highway, Blue Point, N.Y. – (631) 363-2882
→EAC in Dix Hills: 854 East Jericho Turnpike, Dix Hills, N.Y. – (631) 773-6293
Evert Tennis Academy
10334 Diego Drive South
Boca Raton Florida
https://www.evertacademy.com/
(561) 488- 2001
brendan.conroy@EvertAcademy.com
The Evert Tennis Academy (ETA) is located in the Mission Bay area of Boca Raton, Fla. With 23 courts, pristine grounds, state-of-the-art-equipment, a caring staff and family atmosphere combine to make ETA a beautiful and unique training environment.
As the proud home to more than 15 Grand Slam participants and over 100 Division I college athletes, the Evert Tennis Academy has a proven record of success in developing champions at the highest levels. Chris Evert, tennis legend and winner of 18 Grand Slam titles, and John Evert, world-renowned developmental coach and academy director, believe in designing personalized programs that consist of a strategic balance between technical, tactical, mental and physical training. They pride themselves on handpicking some of the finest developmental coaches working in the sport who are dedicated to the instruction, development and success of each athlete
Academy and Developmental Programs
The Academy Program at Evert systematically addresses every aspect of a player’s game through a daily regimen of technical, tactical, mental and physical training. The Morning Training Session is composed of drilling, and strength and conditioning. The program is continued in the afternoon with a focus towards competition and tactics. The Developmental Program at Evert Tennis Academy is designed to take players to the next level by providing a very exclusive, individualized program and the difference between it and the Academy Program lies within the daily 1:1 lesson. Boarding students age 18 and younger enrolled in the Full-Time, Weekly or Camp programs, stay in our on-campus three-story dormitory. Each dorm room houses up to two students during the school year and up to four students during Camp and Summer Sessions with boys and girls being housed in separate buildings.
Evert Tennis Academy conveniently provides one-on-one airport transportation for its boarding students, for a fee (subject to change), to all three area international airports: (PBI) West Palm Beach (35 minutes), (FLL) Fort Lauderdale (35 minutes), (MIA) Miami International (55 minutes).
All transportation coordination is handled directly through the Academy, making it stress-free and easy for you.
Please contact Evert Tennis Academy at (561) 488-2001 for more information or e-mail brendan.conroy@EvertAcademy.com.
Huntington Indoor Tennis
100 Broadway
Huntington Station, N.Y.
HuntingtonIndoorTennis.net
hitennis@hitennisny.com
(631) 421-0040
Huntington Indoor Tennis is celebrating 43 years as the top tennis facility in the greater Huntington area! Some of our players that trained and competed with us as children, now play here as adults and bring their own children to Huntington Indoor to learn the sport.
Huntington Indoor has six climate-controlled HarTru courts with new state-of-the-art LED lights. We recently refurnished our lounge area for our customers’ comfort and enjoyment. The club is conveniently located next to the Huntington train station with free onsite parking. Open to the public daily from 7:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m., and there are no membership fees.
Huntington Indoor Tennis offers organized adult programs including in-house singles and doubles leagues for women and men; mixed doubles league; USTA leagues; tennis fitness programs; clinics and lessons. In addition, we offer seasonal and hourly court reservations. The “Early Bird” program offers discounted play from 7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. year-round and senior discounts are available.
Huntington Indoor tennis is proud to be the home facility of 19 USTA teams in 2023, including women’s, men’s and mixed in levels from 3.0 to 4.5 and all age groups.
We have a robust program for children including junior development, junior competition, in-house leagues and USTA tournaments. There are currently 300 children enrolled in our junior programs. Our premier children’s summer camp is offered every week from late-June through August, including both full day and half day sessions.
Huntington Indoor has an amazing group of pros. Most of our dedicated pros have been working here for 20+ years, coaching children and adults to improve their game and tennis skills.
Contact us anytime for information or visit HuntingtonIndoorTennis.net.
Nassau Tennis & Sports Center
73 Fern Place
Inwood, N.Y.
(516) 239-8303
NassauTennisCenter.com
info@nassautenniscenter.com
Nassau Indoor Tennis Club, which has been the go-to tennis club in the Five Towns area of Nassau County for more than three decades, has re-branded to Nassau Tennis & Sports Center.
Conveniently located on the South Shore, 30 minutes from Manhattan and 10 minutes from JFK Airport in Inwood, N.Y., Nassau Tennis is easily accessible from anywhere on Long Island or New York City.
Under new ownership, the recently reconditioned Har-Tru Tennis Courts are the perfect venue for the tennis enthusiast. Proud members of the USTA, Nassau Tennis offers something for everybody.
Looking for an outstanding youth program, private lessons, adult leagues, seasonal or hourly court time? Looking to throw a tennis party and cannot find a facility to rent? Nassau Indoor is available for all-sized parties, big or small. Nassau Indoor Tennis is happy and able to accommodate your tennis needs. The Club is proud host to USTA-sanctioned junior tournaments and USTA Adult League Teams.
Nassau Tennis provides unparalleled professional instruction to children and adults of all skill levels and abilities. Rest assured, when you join Nassau Tennis & Sports Center, you’ll get hands-on instruction from some of the region’s best and nationally-ranked professionals. Whether you are taking up tennis for the first time or have been playing for a long time, Nassau Tennis is available for all of your tennis needs.
Nassau Tennis & Sports Center is open seven days a week, and hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m., and on Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. Hourly and seasonal court time is also available. Whether you would like to sign up for individual or group lessons, rent hourly or seasonal court time, join a league, or need some questions answered, Nassau Indoor Tennis’s friendly staff is available to assist you.
For more information, visit NassauTennisCenter.com.
Point Set Indoor Racquet Club
3065 New Street
Oceanside, N.Y.
PointSetTennis.com
Lori@PointSetTennis.com
(516) 536-2323
More than a decade ago, Point Set underwent a state-of-the-art, spare no expense renovation out of respect to our customers, and that philosophy remains the same today. With 350-plus juniors in developmental programs, 60-plus QuickStart Pee-Wees, 500-plus adult players in leagues/contracts/drills, Point Set Racquet Club is working towards fulfilling its mission statement:
Point Set aspires to be the most vibrant tennis club on the South Shore by integrating heart with sport in the community. The dedicated dream team staff of tennis professionals administers a top tier Tournament Training Program (TTP) for three levels of junior competitors.
It addresses all aspects of competition: drills, match play, fitness and mental toughness. See what a difference the Point Set staff delivers as the facility has added air-conditioning for a controlled climate for play year-round!
Point Set now offers pickleball! With eight, newly-lined pickleball courts, Point Set is proud to offer clinics, lessons and tournaments, as well as court rentals on Fridays through Sundays.
Point Set Indoor Racquet Club recognizes that customers are its most important asset. The collegial relationship of the staff, on- and off-the-court, translates into a friendly environment for its customers.
Point Set is a full-service club and your gateway to challenging yourself to explore, enjoy and improve yourself through the great sport of tennis. Experience the difference a supportive environment makes!
Come play at Point Set, where fun meets fitness.
Robbie Wagner’s Tournament Training Center
60 Sea Cliff Ave
Glen Cove NY 11542
(516) 759-0505
rwtennis@hotmail.com
https://www.rwtt.com/
Robbie Wagner’s is a premier tennis training center located in Long Island, New York features 13 Har-Tru indoor courts and 4 indoor hard courts. We not only teach the game of tennis…we live it.
Robbie Wagner’s stellar reputation speaks for itself within the tennis industry. We are totally committed to helping make your child be the best player that he or she can be and strive to help them reach their full potential. Our motivation for success and dedication to helping your children achieve their goals is unrivaled in the industry. The personal relationships that we form with parents help us guide you and your children in the right direction. Whether it’s their first Level II tournament or a national event, we have the ability, experience and professional staff to help your child achieve success. Our staff of world-renowned tennis professionals has the knowledge and capability to give you and your child the proper guidance toward a career in college tennis. Visit our Glen Cove location and see our “Wall of Fame” which lists the players we have helped place in top level Colleges and Universities around the country. Come visit our Glenwood Landing facility where we proudly hang all the banners of our winners of National and Sectional Level I & II tournaments from the rafters and on the walls. (We ran out of room on the rafters!) They speak for themselves.
If you are interested in being the best you can call Robbie Wagner’s for a complimentary private evaluation from Robbie or one of our head tennis professionals or even try one of our tournament training groups.
Give us a call on 516-759-0505 so you can see why we are the only place to train.
Ross School Tennis Center
20 Goodfriend Drive
East Hampton, N.Y.
Ross.org/Tennis
TennisCenter@Ross.org
(631) 907-5162
Ross School Tennis Center (RSTC) is the premiere training center in the Hamptons, boasting a beautiful tennis facility that is open to the public and located on the Ross Upper School Campus in East Hampton, N.Y. The Tennis Center features six HarTru courts that are enclosed by a bubble from mid-fall through mid-spring, allowing for year-round play. The Tennis Center features state-of-the-art amenities such as spacious locker rooms, lower level lounge, convenient snack bar, and ping-pong tables, and the staff provides a fun and supportive atmosphere that allows for the greatest amount of success.
After-school programming, a dynamic program for junior players, and specialized summer programs are offered to make Ross Tennis Center the place to play tennis in the Hamptons.
After-school Programs (Pre-K–Grade 12)
→Nursery–Grade 4: Specialized one-hour training program where players build a strong foundation through a variety of game-based and cooperative activities using 10U age-appropriate (Red, Orange, or Green) balls and nets that will prepare them for eventual full-court play.
→Grade 5–Grade 12: Players build off their 10U foundation to further develop fundamental skills and techniques as they transition into yellow balls and prepare for full-court tournament competition. Ball control, strategy, and work ethic are all emphasized in this 90-minute session of drills and point play. Players in kindergarten and higher are required to play twice per week in this program.
→RSTC Yellow+ is for players over 12 years old who play either on a JV or Varsity school team. There will be practice every day for two hours after school. Tryouts can also be evaluated by an RSTA coach if you are not yet a team member. Participation at both UTR and USTA tournaments is encouraged but not a requirement.
→Lessons and Court Rentals: Ross Tennis Center also offers adult clinics, court rentals, and private and group instruction for all ages and levels. The Tennis Center is also used for a variety of special events and is available for private parties.
SPORTIME Tennis & Pickleball Clubs–Home of the John McEnroe Tennis Academy
15 locations across Long Island, Manhattan, Westchester and the Capital Region
SportimeNY.com
PlayTennis@SportimeNY.com
(888) 698-3664
SPORTIME’s facilities, programs and coaches have set the racket sports standard of excellence in New York since 1994. Featuring 190 indoor and outdoor tennis courts, and now offering 71 dedicated and hybrid pickleball courts, we offer exceptional facilities at which our members and guests can rent courts, participate in cutting-edge programs, including summer and school break tennis training camps for players of all ages and abilities, and the John McEnroe Tennis Academy at five locations, in NYC, on Long Island at Amagansett, Syosset and now at Port Washington, and in Westchester.
Programs for everyone include:
→Juniors: From Bounce for preschoolers, to the SPORTIME U10 tennis pathway for red and orange level players, to SPORTIME EXCEL for green and yellow level juniors, to the ultimate opportunity to train with tennis icon Johnny Mac and the John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA) team, SPORTIME offers a complete menu of tennis programming for every level of junior development and play. Our curricula also include world-class, age and level appropriate athletic training, mental toughness training, and more, reflecting our commitment to developing complete players. SPORTIME/JMTA’s approach gets kids playing fast and blends technical and tactical coaching from the very first lesson. Students benefit from a full competitive pathway, starting with our World Tour events, designed to create the perfect first competitive experience, through Junior Team Tennis and Team Cup, plus an extensive calendar of UTR and USTA events. SPORTIME is not just the best place to learn the game, it’s the best place to play it too!
→Adults: SPORTIME’s Adult Tennis Kinetics is the largest adult group tennis lesson program in New York. Other Adult Programs include League Tennis, Cardio Tennis and SPORTIME’s signature “Zone” high-intensity, competitive games program. All provide great workouts combined with skills development and lots of fun!
→SPORTIME Pickleball: With over 70 courts at 10 SPORTIME locations, SPORTIME Pickleball offers players of all ages and skill levels diverse opportunities to learn, compete or just play for fun with friends. So join a clinic, take a lesson, play in a tournament or rent a court, and get in on the fastest growing sport in the nation!
→SPORTIME Summer and School Break Camps and JMTA Tennis Training Camps: SPORTIME offers the best tennis and sports camps anywhere, and there is a camp location near you! SPORTIME summer and school-break camps, including U10, EXCEL and JMTA player development camps, utilize fun and fast-paced training methods, including competitive games, technical instruction and tactical training for match play, as well as off-court athletic and mental toughness training. Multi-Sport, Preschool, Volleyball and Hockey camps are also offered.
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Flushing, N.Y.
NTC.USTA.com
(718) 760-6200
The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, home of the US Open Tennis Championships, is the largest public tennis facility in the world. It is, most certainly, a “Tennis Welcome Center.” The Tennis Center is open to the public year-round for court rentals and offers exciting programming, as well as numerous events throughout the year.
Programs are offered for all ages and levels, as well as clinics, private lessons, leagues, tours, field trips, summer camps, corporate events, birthday parties, and tournaments. The NTC also supports all USTA Community Tennis and Player Development initiatives.
The professional staff of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center also conducts community tennis programs, including 11 & Under Tennis for children 11 years of age and under to learn tennis in a fun and dynamic way; USTA Junior Team Tennis for youth match play; USTA League Tennis for competitive, level-of-play competition, and an official Cardio Tennis site for on-court heart-pumping fitness.
There is an extensive summer camp program which provides basic tennis instruction starting as young as 11 and under up through and including Academy level players. Camps include instruction and fitness programs; the encouragement of good sportsmanship leading to general character building for the children of all ages and levels. These services are provided at a nominal cost, making it affordable for youngsters who would not otherwise get the chance to attend camp or receive tennis instruction. Lastly, the Project ACES (Alternative Classroom Environment for Students), implemented at the NTC in 2009, is geared towards children from schools from the New York City Metropolitan Area. This program provides students the opportunity to visit the NTC and learn about the history and the game of tennis. The kids are given a tour of the entire site, including Center Court in Ashe, a video presentation on the history of tennis and the great players of the sport, followed by an hour of on-court tennis instruction.
