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 – like our Red Ball Rally Club, Orange Ball Team and Green Ball Team! Kids always play with appropriately-sized racquets and slower-bouncing balls. No experience or equipment necessary.
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
- See for yourself in this short video!
It’s never too early to get in the game!
Now in its sixth full season, Advantage QuickStart unlocks your child’s tennis potential. We offer young players three stages, named for the colors of the slower-bouncing balls we use: red, orange and green. 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 4 QuickStart stages is most appropriate for your child:
Timeframe: 6-18 MO
Ball: Red foam/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 Paul Fontana and Site Directors. Tryouts are held in Roosevelt Island Racquet Club and Manhattan Racquet Club. Call Paul Fontana at 646.884.9649 to schedule one for your child.
Children are placed in classes based on the following criteria:
| 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 10 locations in NYC – sign up for the location that is most convenient for you! |
Advantage Membership Benefit
Junior Program players receive full membership benefits at Roosevelt Island Racquet Club, — for the entire time they are enrolled in the Junior Program. Benefits include member prices on court rentals and private lessons plus reservation privileges two weeks in advance.
Locations and Schedules
Private Lessons
Private Lessons are available at all of our locations pending registration for our group classes.
Junior Development Programs
Junior Development Programs are offered at Hunter College, Roosevelt Island Racquet Club, Manhattan Plaza Racquet Club and New York Tennis Club for boys and girls ages 7 years and older. Please contact Xavier Luna at xluna@advantagetennisclubs.com for additional information.