Schoolyard Tennis Academy
About
Schoolyard Tennis Academy
Schoolyard Tennis Academy runs kids tennis across three Miami venues - West Miami Recreation Center, Village at Dadeland, and Brewer Park - with coaches certified by both PTR and USPTA. The academy is focused on younger players, using the USTA QuickStart progression as the core curriculum.
Junior Tennis Programs
Programs are organized by age and level:
- QuickStart Tennis (ages 3-10) - low-compression balls, junior racquets, mini courts
- Introductory Program (ages 11-15) - first stroke development for older beginners
- Intermediate / Advanced Juniors - tournament and league prep
- After-school sessions and weekend classes
- Private lessons
What's Included
- Court time at West Miami Recreation Center, Village at Dadeland, and Brewer Park
- Coaching from PTR/USPTA-certified pros
- QuickStart equipment for the youngest players - low-compression balls and short racquets
Experience
Schoolyard Tennis caters to families looking for a structured intro that does not skip steps. Young kids start on shorter courts so they actually rally instead of chasing missed balls. Older beginners get a dedicated track rather than being lumped with experienced peers. The multi-venue setup makes drop-off convenient across south Miami.