Tennis Programs for Kids in Houston, Texas

Houston is home to the American Tennis Professional Tour (ATP) US Men's Clay Court Championships. With kids able to watch the world's top tennis players compete at the highest levels, its no wonder that there are many junior tennis programs helping kids develop into well-rounded tennis players. Parents should look for a program that matches their child's age and skill level.

  1. City of Houston Youth Tennis

    • The City of Houston Youth Tennis program is a free city-wide tennis program for kids ages four through 18. This program is also known as the National Junior Tennis League and is part of the USTA player development program teaching kids fundamentals about the sport and encouraging them to participate in the USTA Junior Team Tennis leagues. Basic tennis instruction is given to kids at local public parks throughout the year. This is an excellent program for youth to learn tennis basics and get a taste of competition.

      National Junior Tennis League
      713-803-1112

    Northgate Country Club

    • The Northgate Country Club is a private country club offering golf, tennis and community events in Houston. The Northgate Country Club is home to the Olivier-Trebisky Tennis Academy developing talented juniors through tournament play. The academy is run by USTA tennis pros Ken Olivier and Dave Trebisky. The philosophy is centered around developing the entire player. The Northgate Country Club junior academy has been selected as Houston's USTA competition training center for 2010. This academy is designed for serious competitors looking to move to the next level.

      Northgate Country Club
      17110 Northgate Forest Drive
      Houston, TX 77068-1445
      281-444-5302
      northgatecountryclub.com

    Ayala Tennis Academy

    • Ayala Tennis Academy is a junior feeder program located at The Forest Club where there are both clay courts and hard courts for juniors to train and learn on. It is run by the Ayala family, three former world-class players using their experiences to help juniors train for national competition. Players work on fundamentals, mental development and strategy. Through one on one lessons or small classes, juniors work toward national goals in a schedule that fits into student's academic schedules. The Ayala Tennis Academy is dedicated to helping a select number of juniors each year take their games to college scholarships and professional play.

      Ayala Tennis Academy
      9950 Memorial Drive
      Houston, Texas 77024
      713-686-3720
      ayalatennisacademy.com