Why Space City Tennis?

Space City Tennis' various programs ensure players learn how to play the game of tennis while having fun.

We offer Red, Orange, and Yellow Ball programs tailored for developing players, ensuring a positive and engaging learning experience. Our programs are designed to foster a love for the game while building essential skills to compete at any level.

And our advanced sessions are led by the next generation of tennis coaches, preparing our students for competitive matches.

Age Groups & Skill Levels

We welcome players of all ages and skill levels, ensuring everyone finds the program that best suits their development. The majority of our participants are elementary school students from the campuses that feed into Waltrip High School.

Our offerings include Red Ball: tailored for ages 5–10, Orange Ball, designed for ages 5–12, and higher-level programs for L7 and above players. 

Each level is carefully structured to match the developmental stage and needs of young athletes, creating a fun, supportive, and progressive learning environment.

Programs

 

Moonshot

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 3:45 + 4:45  (Red Ball) program introduces players to the FUNdamentals of tennis, along with athletic skills and exciting games to play with their teammates.

Shooting Stars

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 3:45 + 4:45  (Orange/Yellow Ball), will focus  not only on fundamentals but also on the strategy of the game, preparing them for competitive play.

Advanced Players

Space City Tennis offers advanced training for students Monday - Thursday, starting at 4:45 pm, with a 5:30 pm session, depending on sunlight. Beginning on January 19, 2026, coach Don and other Next-Gen coaches will lead these high-level sessions focused on stroke refinement, movement, strategies, and tactics to compete at the L7 and above level. Held on two tennis courts, these sessions are limited to 10 students. Please get in touch with Coach Don for more information.

Saturday

Space City Tennis conducts free doubles training on Saturday mornings at 7:30. am at  Waltrip High School. These competitive match-play sessions are open to the community and include  participants from middle school, high school and college-level. 

Sunday

Sunday Morning at 7:30, high-level workouts are by invitation only and conducted at Waltrip High School.  For details, contact Coach Don.

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