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The World of Advantage Tennis Clubs

For over 50 years, we’ve been at the heart of the city’s tennis scene, shaping culture and nurturing talent. With a rich history of legendary matches and community engagement, we’re excited to continue shaping the game for years to come.

1969 - Opening Facilities Across NYC

HCK is officially formed by Skip Hartman and Bob Kelton. They go on to develop and manage 12 facilities, 10 of which involve air-structures:

Stadium Tennis (1970–1997)
The Tennis Institute (1971–1979)
Mt. Vernon Tennis Center (1971–2009)
Gramercy Tennis (1973–1974)

Crosstown Tennis (1975–1980)
Manhattan Plaza Racquet Club (1976–Present)
Racquetball Fifth Avenue (1980–1990)
Roosevelt Island Racquet Club (1992–Present)

Bay Terrace Racquet Club (1993–2006)
NYJTL’s Bronx International Y.T.C. Outdoors (1986–1993), Indoors (1994–2009)
New York Tennis Club Indoors (2006–Present)
NYJTL’s Cary Leeds Tennis & Education Center (2015–Present)

1970 - Group Learning Tennis

HCK was one of the first organizations to implement group tennis instruction programs for youth and adults.

1970 - Beginning of the Bubble

HCK pioneers air-structure “bubbles” for indoor tennis in public parks and develops EAMCO, the largest air-structure service company in the Northeast.

1970 - The Founding of NYJTL

HCK President Skip Hartman launched grassroots nonprofit tennis programs with New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) in parks and schools. Today, NYJTL is the largest school-based tennis and education program in the nation.

1992 - The Founding of New York Edge

Hartman co-founds the Sports & Arts in Schools Foundation, now known as New York Edge, the city’s largest provider of after-school educational support and enrichment programs in NYC public schools.

2015 - Advantage Tennis Clubs

HCK adopts Advantage Tennis Clubs as the brand for all commercial facilities and programs.

Today - The Tennis We Love

Advantage Tennis Clubs builds on a legacy of innovation to deliver exceptional junior and adult tennis programs, expert coaching, and a welcoming community for players of all ages and abilities.