Frequently Asked Questions

Players from age three to adult, at every level from complete beginner to tournament competitor. Juniors train through the color-ball pathway and adults 18 and up have their own group classes.

Four: the junior program for ages 3 to 17 across Red, Orange, Green and Yellow Ball; adult classes for 18 and up; private and semi-private lessons at every level; and a seasonal summer program. All of them are bookable as memberships or, for group classes, as drop-ins.

Beginner, intermediate and advanced. Red Ball, for ages three to five, runs as a single group because every child is starting from the same point; from Orange Ball upwards, and across all adult classes, players are grouped by level rather than age alone so everyone trains with others at a similar stage.

Group memberships start at $360 a month for two one-hour classes a week, and single drop-in classes start at $50. Private lessons run from $90 an hour. Full pricing by class length, stage and level is on the membership page.

Yes. New students can book a free trial in eligible junior groups and adult beginner or intermediate groups, with no card required. Adult Advanced/Live Ball does not offer free trials; sign up for a membership or paid drop-in.

You meet your coach, take part in a guided session, and we assess age, skill level and coordination to determine the best class placement. Age sets the starting point and ability decides the final group, which is why placement is confirmed on court rather than assumed from a birthday.

No. Children and teens can book trials in eligible junior groups, and adults can book a beginner or intermediate adult group class. Adult Advanced/Live Ball is excluded from free trials; sign up for a membership or paid drop-in.

You create an account, agree to the terms of service and refund policy, then choose the plan matching the frequency your coach recommended. You can create an account online or call and we will set it up with you.

No. Rackets are provided for trial classes and group lessons, including correctly sized junior ones. Once a player is training regularly, their coach can help choose the right racket for their size, age and level.

Comfortable athletic clothing you can move freely in, court shoes with non-marking soles, and a water bottle. Balls and on-court equipment are provided.

No, and neither is being an adult who has never played. Every stage of the junior program and the beginner adult groups assume no experience, and coaches start with the basics.

Plans are built around how often you train each week rather than fixed packages, and every stage and the adult program use the same structure. You can move up or down between them, with the change taking effect from the start of your next billing cycle.

Yes. A one-class-per-week membership is available, published at $200 a month for the standard one-hour groups and $240 a month for the longer advanced sessions. Two, three and four class per week plans are also available, and each step up in frequency lowers the cost per session.

Weekly coaching, court and facility access, on-court equipment, structured session planning, and progress tracking with regular feedback. Higher-frequency plans add priority court booking, a skill-tracking dashboard and a monthly progress review. The membership page shows what each tier includes.

Yes. Drop-in classes are $50 for a one-hour session, $60 for 1.5 hours and $70 for two hours, with no monthly commitment. Drop-ins expire 28 days from purchase.

No to both. Classes do not roll over and expire 28 days from purchase, and there are no refunds or exchanges on classes, private lessons, drop-ins, memberships or packages. Your purchase date becomes your billing date each month thereafter.

No. Memberships, packages, private lessons and drop-ins cannot be shared or split. If two people want to train together, a semi-private lesson is the format built for that.

Email us at least 28 days before your next billing date. The 28-day notice is what stops the following month's payment, so send it in good time rather than on the billing date itself.

Four stages: Red Ball for ages 3 to 5, Orange Ball for 6 to 8, Green Dot Ball for 9 to 11 and Yellow Ball for 12 and up. Class length runs from one hour at the introductory stages to two hours for the advanced Yellow Ball group. Current days, times and durations for every stage are on the junior tennis page.

Children can start as young as three, on the Red Ball stage. Every child develops differently, so readiness is based on hand-eye coordination, focus and the ability to follow instructions rather than age alone. A free trial is how we assess that before you commit to anything.

It is the staged progression used to teach tennis internationally, and our junior program follows it. Each stage uses a different ball speed and court size so players can rally properly at their own level instead of struggling with equipment built for adults.

Yes. Yellow Ball covers teens from 12 upwards, and placement depends on skill level and experience rather than age. Teens new to tennis start in the beginner group, which is a one-hour session; the intermediate and advanced group trains for two hours.

Ages three to five, on a small court with slow, low-bouncing balls and child-sized rackets. Sessions focus on coordination, balance, court awareness, listening and mini-rally games rather than technique drills. See the Red Ball page for the current schedule.

Orange Ball moves players onto a larger court with a slower ball, where they build full strokes and serves, keep score and play their first points. Green Dot Ball is the step onto the full-size court with a ball closer to standard speed, shifting to topspin, full-court movement and competitive matches.

Both use the standard ball on a full court, but the groups differ. Yellow Ball is the teen and competition track built around drilling, tactics and tournament preparation; adult classes are for players 18 and up, with more emphasis on fitness, doubles and match play.

Yes. A nine-year-old beginner is placed on ability, not on where the pathway begins, and a coach makes that call at the trial.

Yes. The adult program covers players 18 and up at every level, and the beginner groups are built for people starting from zero. Groups are organized by level, so you train with people at your stage rather than alongside league players.

Live Ball is a coach-fed session where players rotate through continuous points, so you keep moving and hitting rather than queuing. Instructional classes cover grip, swing technique, positioning and footwork. Live Ball runs 1.5 hours and sits in the advanced tier.

Adult beginner and intermediate groups are one-hour classes starting at $360 a month for two a week. Adult Live Ball, as a 1.5-hour class, starts at $440 a month. Full tiers are on the adult tennis page.

Yes. Group classes give you match play and value; private lessons are where a specific technical problem gets worked on. Your coach can advise which suits your goals.

Yes. Our head coaches work with adults on the advanced side including league preparation, covering match strategy and the mental game as well as strokes. Meet the team on the coaches page.

Private lessons are priced by player level rather than by coach: $90 an hour for beginners, $110 intermediate, $130 advanced and $150 for tournament players. Rates are on the private lessons page.

A private is one player with one coach for the whole session. A semi-private is two players sharing one coach, which suits siblings, couples or friends at a similar level. Semi-private rates are published separately for each tier, so check them alongside the private rates.

Yes. Buy ten private lessons and you pay for nine; buy twenty and you pay for eighteen.

By appointment, with court availability Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Saturday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Video analysis is available in private sessions, where your coach records and reviews your strokes. It is particularly useful for serve mechanics and for players preparing to compete.

Yes. Privates work standalone or as an add-on to a junior or adult membership.

Yes. Alongside the year-round classes we run a seasonal summer program with half-day and full-day options, grouped by age and ability, covering skill-building, match play, games and weekly tournaments.

The half day is a three-hour session and the full day is five hours. The longer option adds more court time and match play.

Weekly rather than monthly, with the weekly rate reducing the more weeks you book, and single-session drop-ins also available. Dates, hours and rates are set each season, so check the summer program page or call for this year's figures.

No. The summer program runs Monday to Friday and the regular academy schedule continues on Saturdays. Campers can carry straight on into the junior program when the season ends.

You need to cancel at least 24 hours ahead. Anything later counts as a late cancellation and that class or private lesson is lost.

If you cancel with at least 24 hours' notice, ask about rescheduling into another session that week, subject to coach availability. Missed classes are not refundable, and classes missed outside an approved membership pause are not eligible for credits or extensions.

If the academy cancels a session, we will let you know and help you arrange an alternative. If you are unsure whether a class is running, call before you set off.

Yes. Pauses can be requested by email for travel, medical reasons or scheduling conflicts, ideally at least seven days ahead. A pause must run at least 14 consecutive days, and members can pause up to twice a year for a combined maximum of two months. Medical pauses require a doctor's note.

You keep both. An approved pause holds your current rate and your academy placement, and billing restarts automatically at the end of it unless agreed otherwise in writing. Your account needs to be current for a pause to be approved.

Twenty-four hours for a single class, seven days where possible for a pause, and 28 days in writing to cancel a membership. The full wording is in our terms of service.

Yes. Every coach holds a recognized coaching certification, several are former competitive and college-level players, and all are trained on the academy's curriculum before they take on members. Full bios are on the coaches page.

Your coach is assigned based on your child's stage, age and goals and stays their primary coach. If you want a particular coach for personality fit or schedule, mention it when you book.

Yes. Coaches working with junior players are background-checked, and the junior program follows USTA Safe Play guidelines.

Parents are welcome to watch from the designated viewing area, but not from the court while children are training. You are equally welcome to drop your child off and return at the end of the session.

Photos and videos taken during activities may be used on our website, social media and printed material. To opt out, email us with the participant's name before they take part, and the opt-out stays in place until you tell us otherwise.

We coach each player as an individual, breaking skills into clear steps and adjusting drills to the person. What we can accommodate depends on the individual and on court access, so tell us about the player first and we will give you a straight answer.

No. We do not stock specialized adaptive equipment, and most wheelchair players use their own sport chair. Adaptive sports organizations and USTA adaptive tennis resources can help with equipment loans and grants.

We train at the courts at Hoover High School, School St, Glendale, CA 91202, minutes from the 134 and the 2. Directions and a map are on the contact page. Allow a few extra minutes on a first visit, since the courts sit within a school site.

Yes, free on-site parking.

No. All classes, private lessons and the summer program run at the one Glendale site.

Members travel in from Glendale, Burbank, La Crescenta, La Cañada Flintridge, Eagle Rock, Atwater Village, Verdugo Hills, Pasadena and the wider Los Angeles area. Each area has its own page, starting with tennis lessons in Glendale.

Yes. Parties are run by the same coaches who teach the weekly kids' classes, built around games rather than drills, with rackets and balls provided for every guest. They suit ages three through the early teens and mixed abilities.

Food, cake, decorations and any goody bags. Coaching, court setup, rackets and balls are handled for you. Call with your date, headcount and age range and we will confirm the format.

Yes. Corporate groups get coach-led sessions designed for mixed experience levels, whether that is a one-off team-building clinic, a company tournament or a recurring wellness program. Get in touch with your headcount, goal and preferred dates.

Yes. Contact us to arrange a gift and confirm the current formats. Free trials are available for eligible junior groups and adult beginner or intermediate groups. Adult Advanced/Live Ball is excluded.

Yes. Member tournaments, workshops and academy events are included with every membership.

Through written feedback and skill evaluations on a set cycle. Performance feedback comes every two weeks on the standard plans, and plans of three sessions a week and above add a monthly progress report and a skill-tracking dashboard.

When they are ready, not on a fixed timetable. Each stage has defined skill goals and coaches use the regular evaluations to judge when a player has met them.

We recommend two to three sessions a week for steady progress, and three classes a week is our most popular plan. One session a week works for players easing in; four or more suits players on a competitive track.

Yes. The advanced groups within each ball color and the intermediate and advanced Yellow Ball sessions are the competitive track, covering tournament preparation, match strategy and the mental game. Placement is by coach assessment.