Best Tennis Academies in California

Explore the best tennis academies in California, home to elite programs that combine technical mastery, diverse surfaces, and a direct link to U.S. college pathways. With academies across Los Angeles, San Diego, and the Bay Area, California offers year-round competition, innovative coaching, and access to international tournaments.

Fresno Tennis Academy

Fresno Tennis Academy

FresnoUnited StatesCalifornia

A coach-led day academy inside Sierra Sport & Racquet Club, Fresno Tennis Academy blends Spanish technical schooling with tour and collegiate know-how, offering year-round junior programs with member and non-member access.

Brymer Lewis Tennis Academy

Brymer Lewis Tennis Academy

IrvineUnited StatesCalifornia

A high-intensity junior program in Irvine built by coach Chuck Brymer and Wimbledon finalist Chris Lewis, known for live-ball training, five-to-one ratios, and daily competition blocks at Orange County Great Park.

Gorin Tennis Academy

Gorin Tennis Academy

Granite BayUnited StatesCalifornia

A disciplined, results‑driven academy born in Granite Bay, Gorin Tennis Academy blends Eastern European rigor with a West Coast network to move juniors from strong fundamentals to college and beyond.

Palisades Tennis Club

Palisades Tennis Club

Newport BeachUnited StatesCalifornia

A historic private club in Newport Beach with ten lighted courts, elite coaches, and a match‑arranging culture that helps juniors and adults train and compete week after week.

All Court Tennis Academy

San DiegoUnited StatesCalifornia

San Diego’s All Court Tennis Academy offers a clear, competency-based pathway from red ball to high performance, delivered across two community clubs with evening access under lights and a coach-aligned curriculum.

Giavara Tennis Academy

Giavara Tennis Academy

San DiegoUnited StatesCalifornia

A boutique, technique-first academy in San Diego’s Mission Bay that blends direct head-coach access with tournament-tested development and simple on-site logistics.

Santa Barbara Tennis Academy

Santa BarbaraUnited StatesCalifornia

Founder-led, hard-court training on the UCSB courts with pro coaches who still compete, Santa Barbara Tennis Academy offers small-group sessions, seasonal camps, and mental skills embedded into daily reps.

Desert Tennis Academy, Shadow Mountain Resort

Palm DesertUnited StatesCalifornia

A historic Palm Desert resort academy with daily three-hour clinics, a clear junior pathway, and rare desert clay courts, all steps from El Paseo.

On The Rise Tennis Academy

On The Rise Tennis Academy

San DiegoUnited StatesCalifornia

A small-group, fundamentals-first academy serving North County San Diego, On The Rise runs year-round classes and seasonal camps on local hard courts with a clear pathway from beginner to varsity. Founded in 2017, it blends practical coaching with accessible locations and a nine to one ratio.

La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club Academy Tennis

La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club Academy Tennis

La JollaUnited StatesCalifornia

Progression‑based junior training inside a classic La Jolla beachfront club with 13 lighted courts, clear tiers, and tournament action on site.

Portland Tennis & Education

Portland Tennis & Education

PortlandUnited StatesCalifornia

A mission-driven tennis academy in North Portland that pairs year-round coaching with tutoring, mentoring, and accessible community programs inside the St. Johns Racquet Center.

SHOQ Tennis Academy

SHOQ Tennis Academy

Fountain ValleyUnited StatesCalifornia

A boutique high-performance base inside Los Caballeros Racquet and Sports Club, SHOQ Tennis Academy offers small-group training, year-round court access, and a practical Orange County location for serious juniors.

Santa Monica Tennis Academy

Santa MonicaUnited StatesCalifornia

Parks‑based coaching with pro detail: Santa Monica Tennis Academy delivers private lessons, liveball, and junior camps across the city’s courts, led by founder Evert Kruse.

Steve Adamson Tennis Academy

Steve Adamson Tennis Academy

San DiegoUnited StatesCalifornia

A college-pathway junior academy led by Steve Adamson inside San Diego’s Barnes Tennis Center, combining elite training with the resources and events of a major nonprofit facility.

Angel Lopez Tennis Academy

Angel Lopez Tennis Academy

San DiegoUnited StatesCalifornia

A long-running, player-first program led by Angel Lopez inside the 21-court San Diego Tennis & Racquet Club, with year-round training, strong structure, and real-club amenities.

Tennis Newport Beach

Tennis Newport Beach

Newport BeachUnited StatesCalifornia

A two-site Newport Beach program that builds every weekday around high-quality training and verified match play, with full-time, afterschool, camps, adult clinics, and a practical boarding option.

San Francisco Tennis Academy

San Francisco Tennis Academy

San FranciscoUnited StatesCalifornia

A structured, family-friendly program based at San Francisco State University, with clear junior pathways, transparent pricing, and plenty of court space for city families.

Southern California Tennis Academy

Southern California Tennis Academy

Long BeachUnited StatesCalifornia

Family-run and tournament-heavy, Southern California Tennis Academy trains at a 15 court park hub in Long Beach with year-round sunshine and a clear pathway to college tennis. Expect daily point play, nearby tournaments, and a pragmatic gap year option.

Khachatryan Tennis Academy

Khachatryan Tennis Academy

BurbankUnited StatesCalifornia

Family-run and competition-focused, Khachatryan Tennis Academy brings three decades of coaching to the Burbank Tennis Center with structured junior pathways, high-performance squads, and year-round outdoor training.

Florin Marica Tennis Academy

SaratogaUnited StatesCalifornia

A focused, community-based program in Saratoga that moves juniors from red ball to college-ready with clear structure, experienced coaching, and tournament-relevant training on hard courts.

Kim Grant Tennis Academy

Palo AltoUnited StatesCalifornia

Director-led Bay Area academy with year-round junior, adult, and high performance training across Peninsula courts, plus a Monterey sleepaway camp for immersive summer weeks.

Palisades Tennis Center

Pacific PalisadesUnited StatesCalifornia

Birthplace of Live Ball and a longtime neighborhood hub, Palisades Tennis Center offers clear junior pathways, high-energy adult sessions, and a resilient community that kept training through the 2025 wildfire rebuild.

Laguna Beach Tennis Academy

Laguna BeachUnited StatesCalifornia

Small-group, high-performance coaching on Laguna’s hilltop public courts, with a clear junior pathway, adult programs, and a summer camp that offers a boarding-included option.

Tennis Mechanix Academy

BurbankUnited StatesCalifornia

A focused, competition-first junior academy led by former ATP pro Cecil Mamiit in Burbank, with structured clinics, explicit mental training, and a practical day-academy model.

Santa Cruz High-Performance Tennis Academy

Santa CruzUnited StatesCalifornia

A small, high-performance day academy in Santa Cruz that blends modern technique, integrated fitness, and college-pathway mentoring across Cabrillo College and Chaminade Resort courts.

Beverly Hills Tennis

Beverly Hills Tennis

Beverly HillsUnited StatesCalifornia

A city-run venue with an academy’s structure, Beverly Hills Tennis at La Cienega Tennis Center offers a clear junior pathway, a summer high-performance track, and the convenience of a central Los Angeles location.