Why Space City Tennis?
At Space City Tennis (SCT), we believe every player can launch their own exciting racquet sport journey — no matter their age or skill level!
Our non-profit, low-cost model brings high-quality instruction to everyone in the Houston community, ensuring that fun is at the heart of every tennis session.
Whether your child is just starting or dreaming of the next big match, Space City Tennis is here to nurture their love for the game, build lifelong skills, and make every moment on the court unforgettable.
We proudly offer progressive Red, Orange, Green, and Yellow Ball tennis programs designed to develop players' strokes, tactics, and strategies, helping them become winners at any level.
Using age-appropriate tennis courts, SCT programs create a positive, engaging, and confidence-building experience that empowers young athletes to master the fundamentals and fall in love with the game.
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Join us in the Fall of 2026 — where every swing begins a journey.
Age Groups & Skill Levels
Space City Tennis welcomes players of all ages and skill levels, ensuring everyone finds the program that best suits their development.
Open Programs
Our offerings include Red Ball, tailored for ages 5–8; Orange Ball, designed for ages 5–10; and higher-level programs for players at USTA L7 and above.
Each level is carefully structured to align with the developmental stages and needs of young athletes, creating a fun, supportive, and progressive learning environment.
Programs
Moonshot (Red Ball)
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 3:45 + 4:45. Red Ball program introduces players 8 and under to the FUNdamentals of tennis, along with athletic skills and exciting games to play with their teammates.
Shooting Stars (Orange Ball)
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 3:45 + 4:45, Orange Ball (10U) focuses not only on fundamentals but also on the strategy of the game, preparing them for competitive play.
Advanced Players (L7+)
Space City Tennis offers advanced training sessions for students Tuesday - Thursday, starting at 5:30 pm. Beginning in August 2026, coach Don and Next-Gen coaches lead these high-level sessions focused on stroke refinement, movement, strategies, and tactics to compete at the USTA L7 and above level. Held on new tennis courts, these sessions are limited to 10 students.
Saturday
Space City Tennis conducts doubles training on Saturday mornings at 7:30 am for Orange Ball players, and at 8:30 am for L7+ players. These match-play sessions include participants from elementary, middle, and high school.
Summer Camps
Have the experience of a lifetime at tennis camps this summer. SCT back-to-school camp starts on August 3, 2026. Seperately, camps held at the Austin Tennis Academy and Texas A&M offer outstanding summer programs.
Additionally, each year various tennis camps across Texas participate in the USTA scholarship program, which is open to all Texas section members 18 years of age and under. Proof of financial need is required. For any questions, please contact Kyle Wrather at kwrather@texas.usta.com.
New Player Evaluation
When a new player requests to join an SCT program, a 30-minute ($20) evaluation with a Next-Gen coach is recommended to evaluate the current skill level and to better recommend the appropriate afternoon clinic. Contact Coach Koko for details.
Video Coaching
Video match coaching is more affordable and accessible to tennis players, enabling coaches to provide strategic and tactical feedback on practices and tournaments. For more information, contact Coach Don.
"Space City Tennis has not only improved my child's tennis skills but also instilled valuable teamwork and sportsmanship."
A Houston Parent