The Frank Black Middle School (FBMS) Tennis Team enjoyed an exciting 2026 Spring season! An expanded practice schedule before classes at 7 AM offered competitive and developmental student-athletes more opportunities to play matches and improve strokes and tactics. Open-Play Fridays, and Saturday-morning doubles clinics round out each week.

Building on the success of our Fall 2025 tournament schedule, the Spring 2026 matches featured top-ranked middle schools across Houston. The highlight of the 2026 season was FBMS's competitive team going undefeated and winning the district championship.

All 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade Panthers can join our rapidly growing program and take advantage of four courts—two newly refurbished full-size tennis courts and two orange-ball courts for elementary school students—conveniently located on the north side of FBMS's campus. These state-of-the-art facilities are made possible by the incredible generosity of our community during the 2025 fundraiser and private donations.

Click here to review why and how FBMS students and families financially benefit from participating in the tennis programs.

Don't miss out—join the Panthers tennis team in the Fall of 2026 and be part of something special!

When: Beginning with the August 2026 kick-off event. The Competitive team will meet on Tuesday and Thursday, and the Development team on Monday and Wednesday, both at 7 am. Additionally, the Saturday doubles clinic is open to all FBMS tennis players.

What: The Development team program will follow a curriculum, while the Competitive team will focus on refining winning strategies and offensive match-play tactics.

Team assignments: Participation on the Competitive team is based on Universal Tennis Rating, USTA tournament results, and other FBMS competitive matches. All team assignment questions should be directed to Coach Charles at 940-337-5400. 

Team communications: FBMS tennis team posts messages in the SportYou app.

FBMS Booster Club - The Tennis Booster Club is dedicated to supporting programs that enable HISD students to maximize their athletic opportunities and foster character development.  For more information, please contact  FBMSPanthersTennis@gmail.com

FBMS's tennis facility has been substantially enhanced over the last few years!

The Space City Tennis Program at FBMS is dedicated to enriching students’ lives through the sport of tennis. From their first tennis lessons to advanced competitive play, students develop technical skills, tactical understanding, physical fitness, and the life philosophies needed for success on and off the court.

Tennis is a lifelong sport that offers benefits for all ages and backgrounds.