Tennis Academies in Iowa

13 academies listed — what each one offers, who it's for, and what it costs.

How to choose an academy in Iowa

Visit before you commit. Watch a real training session, not just the tour. The vibe on court tells you everything.
Match the program to your kid. A 10-year-old beginner and a 16-year-old chasing college tennis need very different things.
Ask who actually coaches. Find out the coach-to-player ratio and whether your kid will work with the head pro or rotating assistants.
If it's boarding, ask about life off court. Schooling, supervision, meals, and downtime matter as much as forehands.
Get the full cost picture. Tuition is only part of it — ask about travel, stringing, fitness, and extra privates.

All tennis academies in Iowa

The junior academy at the University of Iowa's Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex, with Hawk I/II Academy tiers for ages 9-18, weekly junior match play, and USTA tournament hosting.

Life Time Athletic Des Moines - Junior Tennis

Urbandale, IA

The Des Moines-area Life Time club runs a SMART junior pathway topped by the Performance 1 elite program for ages 13-18, which requires pro approval, under lead coach Faith Bliss.

Performance 1 elite program $512 per session, pro approval required

Adidas Tennis Camp at Central College

Pella, IA

Adidas Tennis Camps week at Central College, ages 5–18, with overnight and day options (Jul 6–10, 2026).

$599 day / $899 overnight (2026)

Burlington Parks & Recreation Summer Tennis

Burlington, IA

City of Burlington parks and recreation summer youth tennis.

Camp Excel Leadership Academy

Davenport, IA

USTA-partnered leadership and tennis academy in Davenport (dedicated site not verified in sources).

Fort Dodge Tennis Club

Fort Dodge, IA

Tennis club in Fort Dodge; junior programming details not published — call to confirm current youth offerings.

Great River Tennis Association

Muscatine, IA

Community tennis association in Muscatine with junior programming (latest program flyer found is from 2017 — verify current activity).

Indianola Parks & Recreation Youth Tennis

Indianola, IA

Youth tennis at Simpson College courts; fall 2026 season reported by KNIA-KRLS.

Iowa Tennis 4U Clinics

Johnston, IA

USTA Iowa's Tennis 4U beginner clinics run through Johnston Community Education.

Slater Youth Tennis Camp

Slater, IA

City of Slater youth tennis camp: K–2 and grades 3–8 sessions.

$20-$30

Westfield Tennis Club

Cedar Rapids, IA

Cedar Rapids tennis club running the Westfield Outdoor Tennis Academy, in its 54th year in 2026.

Wolves Tennis Camp

Marion, IA

Marion High School tennis camp for grades 3+ (2025 program PDF).

$30 (2025)

YMCA of Iowa Mississippi Valley Youth Tennis

Bettendorf, IA

YMCA youth tennis in Bettendorf; roughly $147/$196 per 7-week session per a 2025 brochure.

$147-$196 per 7-week session (2025 brochure)

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