Why NYC Players Choose Golden Racket for Tennis

Busy courts, tight schedules, and big skill gaps during open play. Our private lessons give you clean reps, clear feedback, and fast improvement.

Technique That Sticks

Forehands, backhands, volleys, serves, and footwork taught in simple progressions you can repeat under pressure.

Game-Ready Strategy

Return patterns, court positioning, spin control, and smart shot selection that wins points in real matches.

Free 30-Minute Trial

Meet your coach first, no card, no commitment. Continue only if it clicks.

Mobile Across NYC

We meet near you across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and nearby areas on public, community, or permitted private courts.

How It Works

Register in minutes. Get matched fast. You pick your coach. Start training this week.

Step 1

Register (Free)

Tell us your level, borough/neighborhood, and ideal time windows. No card required to get matched.

Step 2

Pick Your Coach

We introduce background-checked NYC-area coaches within ~24 hours. You choose the best fit.

Step 3

Train & Improve

Private sessions near you. Better rallies, smarter points, and real match translation.

Meet Your NYC Tennis Pros

Coaches who can teach in a busy city: quick feedback, clean drills, and sessions that fit real schedules. Background-checked and proven.

Private female tennis coach in New York City.

Coach Sarah

Beginner Specialist

"NYC courts can be intimidating. We’ll build calm, repeatable fundamentals first. You’ll feel comfortable hitting in open play fast, without rushing."

★ 5.0 Rating • Brooklyn • Queens
Private tennis coach in New York City during a lesson.

Coach David

Advanced Hitting

"We focus on consistency and spin. Whether you are prepping for a league or just want a great workout, we keep the ball moving."

★ 5.0 Rating • Midtown • Upper West Side

What NYC Players Say

Real results from singles and doubles players across the city.

Daniel K.
Upper West Side

“I hadn’t played since college. After a few weeks of lessons I’m rallying again and actually winning sets against my friends. My coach keeps it fun but pushes me just enough.”

Maya R.
Williamsburg

“My 11 year old was nervous about starting tennis. Our coach is patient and great with kids! She went from shy to excited to show up early.”

Thomas J.
Astoria

“We booked lessons to prep for USTA leagues. Footwork, patterns, and serve targets all improved. The flexibility to meet at our local courts is huge in NYC.”

Ready to Try a Free 30-Minute Tennis Lesson?

Register in 60 seconds. We’ll match you with an NYC-area coach fast.

NYC Tennis Coaching Rates & Packages

Transparent rates for singles and multi-packs. Packages start at competitive market rates. No hidden fees, ever.

Where We Teach in New York City

Popular neighborhoods and nearby areas. Don’t see yours? Register and we’ll confirm availability.

  • Manhattan (UWS, UES, Midtown)
  • Brooklyn (Williamsburg, Park Slope)
  • Queens (Astoria, LIC)
  • Chelsea
  • Greenwich Village
  • Tribeca
  • Brooklyn Heights
  • Forest Hills
  • Upper Manhattan
  • Downtown Brooklyn
  • Long Island City
  • Nearby NJ (select areas)

Need help finding courts or rec centers? Start with NYC Parks: NYC Department of Parks & Recreation.

Common Questions About Tennis Instruction in NYC

Quick answers about private tennis lessons in New York City.

We meet at courts near you—public courts, community courts, or permitted private courts. If you don’t have a preferred spot, we’ll suggest options based on your neighborhood and your schedule.

Typically within a few days. After you register, we introduce background-checked NYC-area coaches within about 24 hours. You pick your coach and schedule your first session.

Yes—when weather turns, many players switch to indoor facilities where permitted during colder months, and we can also adjust to better outdoor windows. Our indoor tennis NYC guide has ideas.

Bring court shoes and water. Coaches provide balls and basic training gear. If you need a racket recommendation, your coach can help you find one that fits your grip and swing.

We keep pricing simple with packages for 60-minute private lessons, and up to three players can share a lesson at no extra cost. For current rates, see our pricing page.

Questions? Reach Out Anytime

We’re quick to respond and happy to help you pick the right plan or schedule.

Personal Tennis Training Across the Boroughs

Golden Racket Academy provides private tennis lessons in New York City for players who want to bypass the chaos of open play. We specialize in mobile coaching, meeting you at the courts you already use—from the clay at Riverside Park and Central Park in Manhattan, to the hard courts at Prospect Park Tennis Center and McCarren Park in Brooklyn. We navigate the city so you can just play.

Our NYC coaches understand the unique challenges of city play: tight court windows, mixed surfaces, and the need for efficiency. We focus on the skills that work on these courts: reliable groundstrokes, solid net play, and winning strategies. For permits and public court maps, we recommend checking the NYC Parks Tennis Guide.

Looking for specific local advice? Check our guide to the best free tennis courts in NYC (including hidden gems), or our list of indoor tennis courts in NYC for when winter hits. We also have a dedicated breakdown of the best tennis coaches in NYC.

Whether you are in Williamsburg, the Upper West Side, Astoria, or Tribeca, our goal is simple: give you repeatable technique and match-ready strategy in a 1-on-1 setting, right in your borough.