The Academy
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If you are in search of a tennis program for your son/daughter, we request you consider the Lakeland Academy of Tennis. With twenty four hours of supervised weekly training opportunities the program will certainly challenge young players looking to further hone-in their tennis skills.
The academy’s year-round tennis training is level based. Its membership is composed of players of diverse age groups and rank levels. During the fall, winter and spring months, the academy sessions are held daily, from 3:30pm through 7:30pm.
During the summer months the academy plays from 10:00am till 2:00pm. On Saturdays & Sundays, the sessions are held from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Within the scope of these hours, the academy membership is welcome to report for training at any time of their convenience or choosing.
Academy Program and Schedule
Full Academy
4 hours per day, 6 days a week.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday Academy
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for a duration of 2 hours (during full academy hours).
Academy Drop in (9 & up)
Monday - Saturday for any 4-hour time period (during tennis academy hours).
Academy Drop In (8 & Under)
Call for more information and availability.International Exchange
Over the past eleven years, the Lakeland Academy of Tennis has hosted a number of international tennis players from Serbia, Brazil, Russia, Colombia, Slovenia, England, and Spain for three to six months stays. The program also hosted numerous National Midwest higher level players from Lansing, Chicago, Detroit, Texas, Colorado, New Jersey and Wisconsin. Let us know if you would have interest in being a part of our International Cultural Exchange Program.
"I was 15 when I first came to Lakeland, it was my first time out of the country, and I was welcomed with open arms. Being at Lakeland helped me improve my tennis. Thanks to Lakeland I am now playing college tennis and could not have done it without the help of Lakeland Academy of Tennis".
Victor Fernandes, Brazil
"I was fortunate to have arrived at Lakeland to train with the academy in its first year of operation. Lakeland pushed my game to a new level. I am ever grateful to the Lakeland team."
Nikola Todorovic, Serbia
"I spent three short seasons at Lakeland, initially with a professional purpose as an athlete, and the last two times as coaching assistant. All of the above experiences, enabled me to meet people from all over the world and expand my playing and coaching ability in tennis. I cannot wait to come back and visit."
Julio Fernandes, Brazil
"I spent nearly two years training at Lakeland. I hold fond memories of my time here and would love the opportunity to go back."
Paula Feitosa, Brazil