Why Amstelveen is the place for youth tennis
With the National Tennis Centre, the KNLTB and a thriving international community, Amstelveen is the undisputed tennis capital for youth tennis.
If you're looking for the ideal environment for youth tennis in the Netherlands, you'll inevitably end up in Amstelveen. This isn't just a municipality with tennis courts — it's the beating heart of Dutch tennis. The combination of elite sports infrastructure, international community and professional tennis schools makes Amstelveen unique for youth tennis training. Explore our kids programme or read about tennis development for kids.
"Amstelveen isn't just a tennis city — it's where youth tennis in the Netherlands begins."
The National Tennis Centre: epicentre of Dutch tennis
The NTC Amstelveen is where the Dutch tennis elite trains. But it's also where children from the region take their first steps on the same courts. This mix of elite and grassroots tennis is unique in the Netherlands. Children breathe the atmosphere of professional tennis here — that inspires and motivates like nothing else.
- •Indoor courts of international competition standard
- •Same facilities as national top players
- •Professional atmosphere that inspires children
- •Outdoor courts on clay and hardcourt
KNLTB and the tennis culture in Amstelveen
The KNLTB, the Royal Dutch Tennis Association, is based in Amstelveen. That's no coincidence: the municipality has the highest tennis density in the country. More clubs, more courts, more players — and therefore more opportunities for young players to gain match experience. Kids tennis lessons in the Amsterdam area directly benefit from this ecosystem.
- •KNLTB headquarters in Amstelveen
- •Highest density of tennis clubs per capita in the Netherlands
- •Extensive regional competition circuit
- •Close connections between clubs and the tennis association
International community: tennis as a connector
Amstelveen is home to thousands of expats and international families. Many international schools are in the immediate vicinity. Tennis is the perfect sport to connect these communities: it's individual (no existing team hierarchy), international (same rules everywhere), and social (group lessons, tournaments). Tennis training in the Amsterdam region thus serves a dual purpose: athletic and social.
- •Large international community in Amstelveen
- •English-speaking coaches at 359.tennis
- •Tennis as an integration tool for expat children
- •Multiple international schools in the immediate area
359.tennis: talent development from Amstelveen
At 359.tennis, we combine the unique advantages of Amstelveen with a proven training method. Our Fit, Fun & Focus™ model is designed to help children not only grow technically, but also become mentally stronger. We are a KNLTB Entry Partner and offer a structured pathway from first lesson to Academy level.
- •Fit, Fun & Focus™: enjoyment, fitness and concentration in every lesson
- •KNLTB Entry Partner with quality guarantee
- •Pathway to Academy for ambitious youth players
- •Small groups for maximum personal attention
Key takeaways
- ✓Amstelveen is the tennis capital of the Netherlands with NTC and KNLTB
- ✓Highest density of tennis clubs and players per capita
- ✓International community makes tennis extra accessible
- ✓359.tennis offers structured talent development from Amstelveen
- ✓From first lesson to Academy: a complete youth tennis pathway
Discover why hundreds of families in Amstelveen choose 359.tennis. View our youth programs and schedule an introduction.
