Technique-first coaching for juniors in grades 1–12. We teach the shots of the game, sportsmanship and character, and turn beginners into confident match players.
Some coaches owe most of their success to recruiting talent. We're the opposite. We spend our time making good players, treating coaching as an art, a science and a philosophy.
Our teaching is open to everyone, and every player arrives with their own goals: competing in USTA, making the high school team, playing in college, or simply loving the game for life. As players grow, their goals change, and we're here to support them the whole way.
“Plan your work and work your plan.”
Coach Juan Bracho: the Percy Cerutty mindset behind generations of Australian champions
“The more the merrier” isn't always true. A bad habit practiced over and over doesn't become a good one. It usually becomes an injury. We build clean fundamentals first.
Players learn the game step by step. With consistency, a player who can't yet serve, rally or call the score becomes a real match player.
We encourage USTA tournaments and ladder matches at lower, similar and higher levels, planned with periodization so performance keeps climbing.
Discipline means making time for both practice and study. Study hard at school so there's room for tennis too.
Every new student starts with an assessment session so we can place them on the right path.
One-on-one technique sessions. The fastest way for beginners to build a complete game.
Competitive group training for players who can already play a match. Teams are formed by the coach.
Weekly summer sessions packed with drills, games and match play, led by coaches and former academy players.
BeginnersCan't play a full match yet? Start with private lessons.
Match-ready playersTeam workouts, plus privates to sharpen specific shots.
Our players have gone on to Harvard, Boston University, Emory, SMU, Trinity and more. Here's the road they took.
First session to see where your player is today
Technique, the shots of the game, scoring
Serve, rally and compete with confidence
Team workouts, ladders, tournaments
Championship, national and collegiate tennis
Booking works a little differently in each city. Pick yours below, and if you have any questions, just text us.
Feld Park, 6406 Avenue B, Bellaire
Cancellations can't be made in the scheduler. Please text your coach as soon as possible. Texting works best, so please don't leave a voicemail or send an email.
Anywhere in the world, as long as you're hitting a ball on a court, Coach Juan can break down your fundamentals from a video on your phone.
Since 1987, academy players have reached championship, super-championship and national divisions, and gone on to play college tennis across the country.
Reached champs, super-champs, national or college tennis and don't see your name? Text Coach Juan and we'll add you to the list.
Feld Park tennis courts, 6406 Avenue B, between Bissonnet St and Bellaire Blvd. Our thanks to the City of Bellaire for hosting the academy.
McCallum High School tennis courts, between Koenig Ln and Grover Ave.
The short version of how lessons, packages and teams work. Still have a question? Text us anytime.
Private lessons are scheduled in 30-minute increments. If your player wants a full hour, book two back-to-back sessions. The first session for new students is an assessment.
Private lessons aren't refundable, but they are transferable. A 12-session package must be completed within one calendar year of your first lesson. Please don't book more sessions than you've paid for.
Team and junior programs run in 8-week seasons, with no refunds once the season starts. Summer camp is a weekly commitment, with no refunds once the week begins.
Beginners in grades 1–12 take private lessons first to advance to TEAM. Your coach will text which color team to practice with. Players move up the ladder by competing during the season and through challenge matches.
TEAM players can skip one season and keep their team, but will drop down in standing. Players who skip two seasons are dropped and will need to re-test through private lessons.
Yes! We ask that adults book during school hours when possible, such as Thursday mornings and early afternoons, or evenings after 8:30 pm, so after-school slots stay open for juniors.
No. The scheduler is for private lessons only. When booking, choose slots labeled lesson available, not plain “available” slots.
Text is the fastest way to reach us. We look forward to supporting your tennis.