Junior Development
Enroll in Junior Progams Today!
Join Our Junior Development Program
Advantage offers the highest-quality youth tennis instruction in New York City. Designed for ages 8 and up, our program features a world-class coaching, a boutique training experience, and fewer kids per court, ensuring every player receives the individual attention they deserve.
With a curriculum focused on technical development, footwork, conditioning, and match play, we go beyond the basics to build confident, competitive athletes. Players benefit from access to tournaments, creating a well-rounded pathway for long-term growth in the sport.
We offer free 15-minute on-court evaluations and virtual consultations for new players. Come visit us today!
Find Your Junior Development Location
Use our map to see which of our two Junior Development sites is the most convenient for you and your player.
Transportation Options – New for 2025!
We’re excited to introduce Tram and Ferry Chaperone services to the Roosevelt Island Racquet Club. Van pick-up and transportation are also available, making it easier than ever to get your junior to and from tennis.
- Roosevelt Island Racquet Club 281 Main St, Roosevelt Island, NY 10044
- Manhattan Plaza Racquet Club 450 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
- New York Tennis Club 3081 Harding Ave, Bronx, NY 10465
Meet Your Directors
Director of Junior Programs
Roosevelt Island Racquet Club
Mike Barbato
Assistant Director Junior Program
Roosevelt Island Racquet Club
Assistant Director Junior Program
Roosevelt Island Racquet Club
Tennis Director
Manhattan Plaza Racquet Club
Assistant General Manager and Junior Development Co-Director
Manhattan Plaza Racquet Club
Junior Development Class Structure
What’s before Orange Ball? Learn about Red Ball.
Recommended for players aged 8-10 years old. It’s played on a 60’x21’ court, roughly the size of a singles tennis court without alleys. This 1-hour class is designed to introduce young players to the fundamentals of tennis.
Recommended for players aged 9+. It’s played on a 78’x27’ court. This 1.5-hour class is designed help students refine their technique for all strokes, become familiar with tactical development and learn to play to compete.
Recommended for players aged 10+ years old. It’s played on a full-sized court. This 2-hour class is designed to help students improve the technical development of their strokes, athletic movement and tactical strategies, which are incorporated into point play.
What’s after Yellow Ball? Learn about High Performance Training.
Join The Club!
Members of the Advantage Junior Development Program are eligible to purchase a Roosevelt Island Racquet Club Junior membership for the period they are enrolled in the Junior Program. This means member prices on court rentals and private lessons with two-week in-advance reservation privileges.
