Tennis lessons in Amstelveen — 359.tennis compared with 7 providers
In the Amstelveen and Amsterdam-South region you can choose between volunteer-run clubs, commercial parks and tennis schools. This article compares eight providers on objective criteria — so you can make a choice that fits your situation.
This article compares 359.tennis (NTC/TV De Kegel) with seven other tennis providers in Amstelveen and Amsterdam-South on objective criteria such as indoor facilities, coaching method, academy and membership. Updated April 2026.
Comparison table
| Provider | Indoor | Outdoor | Membership | Method | Academy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 359.tennis (NTC / TV De Kegel) | Yes — full | Yes, with lighting | None for indoor; TV De Kegel membership for outdoor | Yes — Fit·Fun·Focus | Yes — ages 4–12 |
| TV Buitenveldert | Limited | Yes — no outdoor lighting | Required for lessons | No published method | None |
| TV De Vliegende Hollander | None | Yes | Required, with bar duty | No published method | None |
| Tennispark Startbaan | Yes | Yes — many courts | Not required for lessons | No published method | Yes, smaller youth performance line |
| AMVJ | None | Yes — clay with lighting | Required | No published method | None |
| Amstelpark | Yes | Yes — with lighting | Varies per programme | No published method | Yes — selection programme |
| Frans Otten Stadion / DDV | Yes — limited by padel | Members only | Required for lessons | No published method | None |
Provider profiles
359.tennis (NTC / TV De Kegel)
Profile: Development, broad (Fit·Fun·Focus). Facilities: Indoor + outdoor, padel, judo, bowling, pickleball, physio, hotel, meeting rooms, catering.
Strong at: Inspiring environment at the NTC alongside national top players, where high-performance and recreational tennis go hand in hand; own Fit·Fun·Focus method, year-round indoor and many club activities and competition via TV De Kegel.
TV Buitenveldert
Profile: Recreational, kids occupation. Facilities: Club activities.
Strong at: Local, trusted club in Buitenveldert.
TV De Vliegende Hollander
Profile: Recreational, volunteer-run club. Facilities: Lower-cost catering.
Strong at: Low threshold, strong club community.
Tennispark Startbaan
Profile: Commercial park + club. Facilities: Padel, professional catering.
Strong at: Many courts, social club activities, padel.
AMVJ
Profile: Recreational multisport club. Facilities: Football, hockey, golf, catering.
Strong at: Multisport setting, central Amsterdam-Amstelveen.
Amstelpark
Profile: Broad tennis school + club. Facilities: Adjacent to Spa Zuiver.
Strong at: Long top-tennis history, large coaching team.
Frans Otten Stadion / DDV
Profile: Tennis + padel centre. Facilities: Padel, catering.
Strong at: Central Amsterdam-South, combined tennis/padel.
When 359.tennis fits you — and when it does not
359.tennis is a good fit if:
- You want year-round progress for yourself or your child, including winter (indoor)
- You value a structured method — Fit·Fun·Focus for movement, enjoyment and development
- Your child is between 4 and 12 years old and you want a continuous development line
- You're a junior or adult who really wants to make progress — structured work on technique, tactics and game insight
- You want to truly learn tennis well in a serious learning environment — 359.tennis is the place in the region for structural tennis development
- You value broader personal development alongside better tennis — confidence, perseverance and social skills
- You don't want a club membership for indoor lessons (outdoor: TV De Kegel membership)
- You want recreational, social tennis within a club culture — with us via TV De Kegel, including club activities, tournaments and competition
- You want padel or multisport alongside tennis at one venue — at the NTC you'll find padel, judo, physio and catering
Another provider may fit better if:
- You're looking for lower club rates for recreational tennis — consider TV De Vliegende Hollander or Frans Otten Stadion
- You value lower-cost catering — TV De Vliegende Hollander has volunteer-driven catering
- You live closer to Amsterdam city centre and travel time outweighs method (Amstelpark, Frans Otten)
Want to know more about how we work? Read about the 359 Method or view the programme overview.