Beginner tennis lessons that you'll love.
Start LearningEveryone loves learning to play tennis with our super-fun classes.
Get step by step guidance from absolute beginner to confident tennis player. The biggest reason our classes work? They're fun!
"My friend and I are thrilled with the progress we've made in just a few classes. We can hit and rally, and now play tennis regularly. Now we're always excited to pick up our rackets and hit the courts!"
Tennis instruction for all.
Our engaging tennis lessons get players rallying from their very first session. Tested over many years, our coaching method offers complete beginner tennis education. Become an empowered tennis player with proper technique and game theory, confidently stepping onto any court.
Structured sessions with an encouraging environment
The core of the academy, our tennis classes provide you instructions, drills, and dynamic games with other beginners in your age group. Students will learn proper techniques and apply them through fun mini-games.
- By age group
- Step-by-step
- Guided practice
Materials designed by professional coaches
Supplements deepen the learning presented in each class. Thoughtfully designed, including materials from the National Tennis Rating Program, and guides resulting from over two decades of experience.
- NTRP self-assessments
- Progress tracking
- Technique guides
100+ comprehensive how-to guides and other resources, totally free
We're on a mission to bring more tennis into our community. Everyone should have access to tennis lessons. That's why we create our series of online tennis resources for free.
- 100% free
- Engaging for all ages
- Educational
Learn to play tennis with our proven classes.
My goal in creating Poinciana Tennis Academy was to build on my own tennis coaching experience and integrate new ways of learning theory and motivation to help anyone learn tennis successfully.
PTA classes are rooted in the philosophy that everyone – including kids and adults of any age – can successfully and joyfully learn to play tennis, regardless of background. I believe that when you combine a sound coaching approach with consistent, focused practice, skill and ability always bloom.
I'm making it my life's work to share the fun of tennis, and I sincerely hope that the Poinciana Tennis Academy will help you to do the same.
Happy playing,
Darren Ali
Learn how your favorite tennis players play!
Jannik Sinner
Aggressive Baseliner
Carlos Alcaraz
All-Court Player
Novak Djokovic
Defensive Baseliner
Iga Świątek
Aggressive Baseliner
Coco Gauff
All-Court Player
Taylor Fritz
Aggressive Baseliner
Aryna Sabalenka
Power Baseliner
Alexander Zverev
Aggressive Baseliner
Elena Rybakina
Power Server
Jasmine Paolini
Counter-PuncherFrequently asked questions
What's in a class?
- Dynamic warm-up
- Grips and stances
- Groundstrokes
- Volleying and overheads
- Serves and returns
- Multi-touch drills
- Point- and game play
- Cool-down routine
Who are these classes for?
- Suitable for all age groups
- Players with no or little experience
- Players with some experience looking to improve
- Tennis has something for everyone!
What should I expect?
- Experienced, friendly coaches
- Clear, patient instruction
- Engaging intervals
- Inclusive and vibrant community
- Rackets provided if needed
The fun, easy way to learn
Join a class and start playing tennis with your peers.
Youth Classes
Kids have fun, learn to play tennis, and learn core values and principles.
Adult Classes
We take the guesswork out of learning the proper techniques, so you can fall in love with tennis.
Senior Classes
Milder, guided practice and play to make staying active and engaged easy and fun.
Get the class schedule
Receive an email when new classes become available.
Prefer personal lessons?
Get in touch and we'll get you started with one of our coaches.