Andover Youth Tennis

Session 1: September 8 - October 18 - (No class 9/7 - Labor Day)

Session 2: October 19 - December 6 - (No class 11/23-11/29 - Thanksgiving)

Session 3: November 29 - January 16 - (No class 12/24-1/2)

Session 4: January 17 - February 27

Session 5: February 28 - April 10 - (No class 3/28 - Easter)

Session 6: April 11 - May 22

Session 7: May 23 - June 26 - (No class 5/31 - Memorial Day) 

Session Dates


Spark Tennis Academy | Fall 2026

Junior Tennis Classes in Andover, MA

A clear pathway from a child's first rally to high-level competitive training.

Programs at a Glance

Program Age / Entry Guide Ball Court Price
Sparklers Ages 4-6 Foam ball and red ball 36-foot court $156 / session
Spark 7-9 Ages 7-9 Orange ball 60-foot court $204 / session
Spark 10-12 Ages 10-12 Green ball Full 78-foot court $204 / session
Spark 12+ Ages 12+ with prior experience Yellow Full 78-foot court $204 / session
Spark Beginner Teens Ages 12+; no experience required Yellow Full 78-foot court $204 / session
Spark Varsity Ages 12+ Yellow Full 78-foot court $306 / session
Spark 7-9 High Performance Ages 7-9; coach approved Orange ball 60-foot court Confirmed at placement
Spark 10-12 High Performance Ages 10-12; coach approved Green and yellow Full 78-foot court Confirmed at placement
Spark 12+ High Performance Ages 12+; UTR 6+; coach approved Yellow Full 78-foot court Confirmed at placement
Sparklers

Ages 4-6 · Foam/red ball · 36-foot court

$156 / session

Spark 7-9

Ages 7-9 · Orange ball · 60-foot court

$204 / session

Spark 10-12

Ages 10-12 · Green ball · Full court

$204 / session

Spark 12+

Ages 12+ with prior experience · Yellow ball

$204 / session

Spark Beginner Teens

Ages 12+ · No experience required

$204 / session

Spark Varsity

Ages 12+ · Yellow ball · Full court

$306 / session

Spark 7-9 High Performance

Ages 7-9 · Coach approved

Pricing confirmed at placement

Spark 10-12 High Performance

Ages 10-12 · Coach approved

Pricing confirmed at placement

Spark 12+ High Performance

Ages 12+ · UTR 6+ · Coach approved

Pricing confirmed at placement

Pricing Note: Prices shown are per six-meeting session. Session 1 Monday classes meet five times and are prorated: Sparklers $130; Spark 7-9, Spark 10-12, Spark 12+, and Spark Beginner Teens $170; Spark Varsity $255. High Performance pricing is confirmed at placement.

Junior Tennis Player Development Programs

These programs build strong foundations, confidence, and a lasting connection with the game at every stage.

Sparklers

Ages: Ages 4-6 Ball: Foam ball and red ball Court: 36-foot court Price: $156 per six-meeting session
Andover Class Times
  • Monday 3:45–4:30 PM
  • Monday 4:30–5:15 PM
  • Tuesday 3:45–4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 4:30–5:15 PM
  • Wednesday 3:45–4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 4:30–5:15 PM
  • Thursday 3:45–4:30 PM
  • Thursday 4:30–5:15 PM
  • Friday 3:45–4:30 PM

Sparklers is where a lifelong love of tennis begins. Through energetic games and imaginative activities, young players build a positive connection with the court while developing the foundations of athleticism: balance, movement, agility, hand-eye coordination, and spatial awareness. Players learn how the racket and ball work together, how to get into a ready position, and how to send, receive, and control the ball. We also introduce the beginning shapes of the forehand, backhand, volley, and serve in a way that feels natural and fun. The goal is simple: help every child leave the court feeling confident, successful, and excited to play again.

Spark 7-9

Ages: Ages 7-9 Ball: Orange ball Court: 60-foot court Price: $204 per six-meeting session
Andover Class Times
  • Monday 5:30–6:30 PM
  • Tuesday 5:30–6:30 PM
  • Wednesday 4:30–5:30 PM
  • Thursday 4:30–5:30 PM
  • Friday 4:30–5:30 PM
  • Sunday 1:30–2:30 PM

Spark 7-9 turns early coordination into real tennis skills. Players build sound forehand, backhand, volley, and serve technique while learning the footwork, balance, contact points, and recovery habits that support every stroke. They begin to create topspin, control direction and depth, understand court positioning, and develop the ability to rally with a partner. Scoring, serving, returning, and simple point strategy are introduced through games and guided match play. The goal is to give players a dependable technical foundation and the confidence to rally, play points, solve problems, and enjoy competing at an age-appropriate pace.

Spark 10-12

Ages: Ages 10-12 Ball: Green ball Court: Full 78-foot court Price: $204 per six-meeting session
Andover Class Times
  • Monday 4:00–5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 4:30–5:30 PM
  • Wednesday 5:30–6:30 PM
  • Thursday 5:30–6:30 PM
  • Friday 5:30–6:30 PM
  • Sunday 12:30–1:30 PM

Spark 10-12 helps players build a complete game on the full court. The program develops reliable groundstrokes, serves, returns, volleys, and overheads while placing greater emphasis on spin, depth, directional control, and efficient movement. Players learn how to position and recover, recognize offensive and defensive situations, construct points, and choose higher-percentage targets. Drills, live-ball play, and structured competition connect technique to strategy so players understand not only how to hit the ball, but why and where to hit it. The goal is to create confident, adaptable players who are ready for yellow-ball tennis and more competitive play.

Spark 12+

Ages: Ages 12+ with prior experience Ball: Yellow Court: Full 78-foot court Price: $204 per six-meeting session
Andover Class Times
  • Monday 4:30–5:30 PM
  • Tuesday 3:30–4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 5:30–6:30 PM
  • Wednesday 5:30–6:30 PM
  • Thursday 3:30–4:30 PM
  • Thursday 4:00–5:00 PM
  • Friday 5:30–6:30 PM
  • Sunday 2:30–3:30 PM

Spark 12+ is for middle and high school-age players who have played some tennis and want to take the next step, including players who aspire to make a high school roster. Classes strengthen forehand and backhand technique, serve and return, net play, movement, consistency, spin, and placement. Players also learn singles and doubles positioning, scoring, point construction, and the patterns that help them compete with purpose. Regular live-ball drills and match play build fitness, confidence, and decision-making under pressure. The goal is to help each player develop the dependable all-court game and match awareness needed to compete for a school-team position.

Spark Beginner Teens

Ages: Ages 12+; no experience required Ball: Green and yellow Court: Full 78-foot court Price: $204 per six-meeting session
Andover Class Times
  • Tuesday 5:30–6:30 PM
  • Wednesday 5:30–6:30 PM
  • Thursday 4:00–5:00 PM
  • Friday 5:30–6:30 PM

Spark Beginner Teens is a welcoming first step for middle and high school students who have never played tennis. Players learn how to hold and control the racket, move into a ready position, and build the forehand, backhand, volley, and serve from the ground up. Green and yellow balls are used as teaching tools to help players find early success while learning the shape of the full court. Classes also cover rallying, scoring, court positioning, and the basics of singles and doubles in an active, social environment. The goal is to help every teen learn, rally, and play with confidence, with absolutely no previous experience required.

Spark Varsity

Ages: Ages 12+ Ball: Yellow Court: Full 78-foot court Price: $306 per six-meeting session
Andover Class Times
  • Monday 5:00–6:30 PM
  • Tuesday 4:00–5:30 PM
  • Wednesday 4:00–5:30 PM
  • Thursday 5:00–6:30 PM
  • Friday 4:00–5:30 PM

Spark Varsity is for middle and high school players who can already rally, serve, and keep score and want training that reflects the demands of school-team tennis. Sessions combine high-repetition drilling, live-ball play, singles and doubles patterns, serve and return work, movement, and tennis-specific conditioning. Players sharpen spin, pace, placement, consistency, and tactical decision-making while learning how to compete with composure and support a team. The goal is to help developing school players become more reliable in practice and matches, strengthen the skills coaches value, and perform with greater confidence under pressure.

High Performance Junior Tennis Programs

Coach-approved pathways for players ready for a faster training pace, greater competitive detail, and more demanding match play.

Spark 7-9 High Performance

Ages: Ages 7-9; coach approved Ball: Orange ball Court: 60-foot court Price: Confirmed at placement
Andover Class Times
  • Monday 5:30–6:30 PM

Spark 7-9 High Performance is the competitive pathway for orange-ball players with established stroke foundations, strong rally skills, and the focus to train at a higher pace. Players receive more repetitions and greater technical detail while developing topspin, directional control, depth, serve and return skills, aggressive footwork, and efficient recovery. Competitive games and match play teach players how to recognize opportunities, select smart targets, manage the score, and respond positively under pressure. The goal is to turn sound fundamentals into repeatable competitive habits and prepare motivated players for age-appropriate match and tournament environments.

Spark 10-12 High Performance

Ages: Ages 10-12; coach approved Ball: Green and yellow Court: Full 78-foot court Price: Confirmed at placement
Andover Class Times
  • Wednesday 5:30–6:30 PM

Spark 10-12 High Performance is designed for players with established technique, consistent rally tolerance, and a clear interest in competition. Training moves at a faster pace and challenges players to create and manage spin, pace, height, depth, and direction with purpose. Players refine serve and return patterns, transition and net play, court coverage, point construction, and the ability to move between offense, neutral, and defense. Live-ball work, structured match play, and tennis-specific fitness are part of the training. The goal is to develop an adaptable competitive game and prepare players for tournaments, school tennis, and the next stage of performance training.

Spark 12+ High Performance

Ages: Ages 12+; UTR 6+; coach approved Ball: Yellow Court: Full 78-foot court Price: Confirmed at placement
Andover Class Times
  • Not currently offered

Spark 12+ High Performance is advanced training for established tournament players, including players competing near the top of their high school lineups, with a UTR of 6 or higher. Sessions combine high-level drilling, live-ball competition, structured match play, serve and return development, point construction, and tactical problem-solving. Players work on match strategy, match management, patterns under pressure, movement, fitness, and the physical habits required to sustain a high level of play. The goal is to help serious competitors perform more consistently, manage matches more independently, and continue progressing within tournament and high-level school tennis.

*PRICING NOTE
Prices shown are per six-meeting session. Session 1 Monday classes meet five times and are prorated: Sparklers $130; Spark 7-9, Spark 10-12, Spark 12+, and Spark Beginner Teens $170; Spark Varsity $255. High Performance pricing is confirmed at placement.