Midtown Athletic Club

Midtown Athletic Club in Bucktown

Midtown Athletic Club operates a year-round indoor tennis program out of its Bucktown facility on North Elston Avenue, with a junior development pipeline that runs from preschool age up through high school. The club combines tennis with hotel, restaurants, pool, and fitness amenities under one roof.

Junior Tennis Programs

Programs are organized by age and ability:
- Tennis Explorers (ages 3-4) - intro to racquet handling through stories and play
- Velocity (ages 5-12) - movement, tactics, technique, and competitive foundations
- Team Tennis (ages 11-18) - growth-focused group play with social engagement
- High Performance Tennis (ages 10-18) - tryout/invitation-only training for serious players
- Functional conditioning and mental training built into HP track
- Private lessons available

What's Included

• Court time on Midtown's indoor courts (open year-round)
• Coaching from Midtown tennis pro staff
• Age-appropriate balls and racquets for the youngest beginners
• Access to club amenities for enrolled families

Experience

Midtown's scale (the building includes a hotel on top) means juniors often spend full afternoons on site - tennis class, swim, snack, homework lounge. Tennis Explorers is the entry path for toddlers; High Performance is the destination for kids targeting collegiate tennis.