Advantage QuickStart – tennis customized for your child’s age and ability
Now kids can learn tennis more easily, rally faster, and develop a love of the game earlier. All with our expanded QuickStart program. We’ve added more classes and more chances to practice outside of class. Kids can get practice with Play More – allows your child extra time to play and improve. All at no extra cost to you.
Here’s what kids love about Advantage QuickStart programs:
- Real tennis sized for kids
- Engaging games & drills keep everyone active & learning
- Age-and level-appropriate competition
- Tennis is fun from day one!
Here’s what parents like about Advantage QuickStart programs:
- Expert instruction and a structured program
- Thorough grounding in tennis fundamentals
- Many convenient locations
- Custom teaching method that is safer, smarter, and more fun
- 5% sibling discount
- See for yourself in this short video!
It’s time to get in the game!
Now in its ninth full season, Advantage QuickStart unlocks your child’s tennis potential. The program offers young players five stages.
- Red Ball: There are three levels of Red Ball. Red Ball 1 students learn hand-eye and racquet skills, and become familiar with the concept of playing tennis. Red Ball 2 students learn to hit the ball over the net, and become familiar with the concept of rallying. Red Ball 3 students learn technique for all fundamental tennis strokes, and become familiar with playing points.
- Orange Ball: Student can maintain an extended rally with instructor using basic technique. Student learns intermediate technique for footwork, net play, and serves. Student learns how to play points, keep score, and basic strategy.
Each delivers different accommodations—approved by the USTA and ITF—and challenges for players. For example, red stage boys and girls play on courts that are about 25% of regulation size, eventually moving to full-sized courts at the green stage.
See which of the 5 QuickStart stages is most appropriate for your child:
Timeframe: 6-18 MO
Ball: Red foam
Court: 36′ x 18′
Racquet: Up to 21″
Timeframe: 6-18 MO
Ball: Red felt
Court: 36′ x 18′
Racquet: Up to 21″
Timeframe: 6-18 MO
Ball: Red felt
Court: 36′ x 18′
Racquet: Up to 21″
Timeframe: 6-18 MO
Ball: Orange felt
Court: 60′ x 21′
Racquet: 23″ to 25″
Timeframe: 6-18 MO
Ball: Orange & Green Felt
Court: 78′ x 27′
Racquet: Up to 26″
Tryouts and Enrollment
Being in the right class is key to having a successful tennis experience! To ensure this, we must evaluate each new student. Tryouts are essential to our enrollment process and are conducted personally by Joel Richmond and Site Directors. Tryouts are held at Roosevelt Island Racquet Club – contact Mike Barbato at 212.935.0250 ext 819 or mbarbato@advantagetennisclubs.com
And Manhattan Plaza Racquet Club – contact Gabe Slotnick at 212.594.0554 or gslotnick@advantagetennisclubs.com to schedule one for your child.
| Skill Level | Players within a group must be at similar levels |
| Age | Generally, a class is most successful when players are near the same age |
| Location | We have 6 locations in NYC – sign up for the location that is most convenient for you! |
Advantage QuickStart Membership
Junior Program players receive full membership benefits at Roosevelt Island Racquet Club for the entire time they are enrolled in QuickStart--including member prices on court rentals and private lessons plus reservation privileges two weeks in advance. Plus:
- Free Advantage Junior Tennis t-shirt ($20 value)
- Play More Season Pass – unlimited sessions during the indoor season ($280 value)
Play More
Advantage Play More helps children hone their ability to rally the ball and play low-pressure, competitive games in a fun environment. We also encourage parents to participate and be a positive influence on the court.
Locations and Schedules
Private Lessons
Private Lessons are available at all of our locations pending registration for our group classes.
- 5% discount on 6 packs
- 10% discount on seasonal lesson (one semester)
Junior Development Programs
Junior Development Programs are offered at Roosevelt Island Racquet Club and Manhattan Plaza Racquet Club for boys and girls ages 7 years and older. For additional information please contact:
Manhattan Plaza Racquet Club – Gabe Slotnick at gslotnick@advantagetennisclubs.com or 212.594.0554
Roosevelt Island Racquet Club - Xavier Luna at xluna@advantagetennisclubs.com or 212.935.0250