A better chance in top tennis starts with the right foundation near Amsterdam.
For ambitious young players from Amsterdam who need more structure, focus and guidance to build tennis skills, movement, motivation and match behaviour.
Progress. Not perfection.
No promise of reaching the top, but a serious Academy pathway where ambition, training and guidance come together early. Entry starts with intake or tryout.
359 Academy Amsterdam serves ambitious young players from Amsterdam and the surrounding region who need more structure, coaching and long-term development. The programme is built around the 359 Method and Fit · Fun · Focus, with attention for tennis skills, movement, motivation, focus, match behaviour, parent communication and long-term progress.
The historical foundation: Tennis Academy Amsterdam
Tennis Academy Amsterdam was the international high-performance academy behind what later evolved into 359.tennis. Around 2011, full-time players from countries including Greece, India, England, Australia and the Netherlands trained in Amsterdam under this academy name. External publications described the academy as operating at a world-class level. That international performance background remains part of the 359 DNA: developing players through tennis with attention to technique, physical development, mindset, environment and personal growth.
From foundation to performance
For players from Amsterdam and the surrounding area: one clear development pathway from age 5 to 12, at NTC Amstelveen.
See below how this academy programme is concretely built. Entry runs via intake or audition, so we can assess level, motivation and commitment.
Progress. Not perfection.
Ages 5–7
Playful yet purposeful — the first step
- •Ball sense and motor coordination
- •First technical habits
- •Enjoyment, safety and confidence
- •Learning within structure
Weekly programme
A strong foundation is easier to build than to correct later.
Ages 7–9
Deepening technique and training rhythm
- •Technical foundation: strokes + footwork
- •First tactical awareness
- •Body control and physical development
- •Training attitude and discipline
Weekly programme
In this phase, technique stabilises and training becomes more serious.
Ages 9–11
Serious development becomes visible
- •Technical stability
- •Match-oriented thinking
- •Physical discipline and load capacity
- •Ownership of personal development
Weekly programme
This is where the difference between training and developing shows.
Ages 11–12
Performance-oriented acceleration
- •Independent match preparation
- •High-intensity sparring and match rhythm
- •Physical and mental resilience under pressure
- •Development focused on next-level progression
Weekly programme
This is where progression becomes visible.
From Amsterdam and surroundings: start with a trial day at NTC Amstelveen.
This program only works optimally when player, coach and parent work together.
Discover from Amsterdam which Academy route fits your child's level and ambition.
Watch our Academy explanation
In this video, we explain how our youth tennis academy works and how we create an optimal development programme for each phase between ages 5 and 12.
Watch Academy programme explanation
Why this program works
Development does not happen by itself. What children learn in these years shapes what becomes possible later.
- A strong foundation prevents limitations later on
- Structure accelerates development
- Environment determines the pace of growth
How this program works
The 359 Academy is not a collection of sessions. It's one system — where training, guidance and environment work together.
This system only works optimally when player, coach and parent work together.
The role of parents within the Academy
Development does not stop after training. A child's environment strongly influences how fast and how far they grow.
- Parents gain insight into progress and development
- We help parents understand what matters in each phase
- We work on behaviour, focus and routines — not just outcomes
- Parents and coaches work together with one goal: long-term development
That is why we do not work with isolated lessons, but with a system in which player, coach and parent move together.
Academy Proof Layer — Amsterdam
From Amsterdam, choose the right academy foundation early.
Many Amsterdam families deliberately choose an academy environment just outside the city — close enough to sustain, professional enough to grow. No promise of top tennis, but a serious pathway designed to maximize the chance of reaching the highest possible tennis level.
Especially from a young age, this matters: not just more tennis, but learning how to train, think, choose and handle setbacks better. We develop the tennis player and the person behind the player — technique, athletic foundation, motivation, focus, match behaviour and personal growth.
- Mechanism: Fit · Fun · Focus as the way we structure development.
- Entry: Intake or tryout — no direct booking, an honest conversation first.
- Environment: Training at NTC / TV De Kegel, a short distance from Amsterdam-Zuid.
For parents: the question is not only whether your child reaches the world top. It is also what tennis teaches them: resilience, discipline, focus, analysis, improvisation and learning to improve every day.
For talented players from Amsterdam, the right academy environment does not have to be inside the city. At 359 you train near Amsterdam at NTC / TV De Kegel in Amstelveen: a fixed environment where training, guidance and Fit · Fun · Focus come together.
Close enough to sustain, professional enough to work seriously on development.
Meet the 359.coaches
Every 359.coach is internally certified in The 359 Method. This means: trained in our own method, educated in child-centred development, and assessed on both theory and practice. They don't just coach technique — they guide players in their personal growth.
Herke Sombroek
Contact Person Academy & KNLTB Entry
Internally trained in The 359 Method
Cristian Savelsbergh
359.coach — kids, academy, juniors & adults
Trained in the Fit · Fun · Focus™ method
Yoeri Terschegget
359.coach — kids, academy, juniors & adults
Trained in the Fit · Fun · Focus™ method
Based in Amstelveen – central for Amsterdam and surroundings
Our tennis academy is located in Amstelveen, a short distance from Amsterdam Zuid, Buitenveldert and the Zuidas. Players from Haarlem, Utrecht and surrounding municipalities also train with us.
Within 50 km of Amsterdam, we provide high-quality youth tennis training in a professional and safe environment.
Ready for the next step?
Want to find out if 359.tennis is the right tennis academy near Amsterdam for your child? Academy entry starts with an intake or assessment moment.
After placement, parents receive access to the 359 Parent System.
359.tennis Academy Impressions
A look inside our academy training sessions and events
ABN AMRO OPEN experience
ABN AMRO OPEN team outing
Group photo with coaches
Indoor training session
Academy group in action
Outdoor training on clay
Outdoor group training
The facilities to grow
Progress requires the right environment. The National Tennis Centre in Amstelveen offers everything you need — 12 indoor courts and 14 outdoor courts, all year round. No membership needed for indoor. Outdoor lessons for members of TV De Kegel.
Frequently asked questions about Tennis Academy Amsterdam
KNLTB Pathway Partner
The greatest talents can audition and progress into our academy and KNLTB pathway programmes.
What Our Players Say
Read experiences from players and parents who train at 359.tennis.
Our sons have completed the full Academy pathway at 359.tennis: as beginning players, developed through academy training to the top of the Netherlands. Highlights for Felix included winning a gold tournament and reaching #3 on the KNLTB ranking for ages up to 12 in 2025. As of October 2025, both Karl and Felix have graduated from the academy at age 12. A journey with structure, quality, and visible growth.
Ouders van Karl & Felix Korotkiy
Volledige Academy-lijn + resultaten
Fleur progressed through 359 to the KNLTB talent pathway. The collaboration between the Academy and the federation is seamless. She's now coached at national level but still prefers training at the NTC with her regular coach.
Nienke Groot
Moeder van Fleur (12) — Academy + KNLTB
We compared several academies in the Amsterdam region before choosing 359. The difference is the personal attention — Kenji isn't just a number. His coach knows his strengths, his weaknesses, and even how his school week went. That holistic approach is rare.
Hiroshi & Yuko Tanaka
Parents of Kenji (10) — Academy
359 has developed multiple junior players who went on to win national youth titles. KNLTB Instroom Partner.
Progress. Not perfection.
"From beginner to talent, to the world top. We guide the most crucial phase in talent development: ages 5 to 12. These are the years where the foundation is laid for technique, motor skills, mindset and character. Early, specialized guidance makes the difference between potential and performance."
Founder 359.tennis
From our Knowledge Base
The first tennis lesson: what parents should know
Practical info about clothing, equipment and what to expect at the first lesson.
Player development per phase
How children develop motorically and cognitively on the court.
Group training vs. private lessons
What suits you better? A comparison of training formats.
Tennis technique per age group
Which techniques suit which age group?
International Tennis Camps at NTC Amstelveen
Bring your club, academy, or school group to Amstelveen for an unforgettable tennis camp. Train at the National Tennis Centre with 5 days of professional coaching, 4★ hotel accommodation, and Amsterdam excursions. From €2,600 per person.
We Develop Players and People
From Amsterdam, parents consciously choose 359.tennis in Amstelveen. Not because it's the nearest option, but because it fits their ambition.
Every activity at 359.tennis is built on the three pillars Fit · Fun · Focus™. Our coaches are internally trained in The 359 Method — they don't just coach technique, they inspire growth and create experiences where body, heart and mind develop together.
Progress. Not Perfection.
Fit
Physical energy, coordination and resilience. A healthy body is the foundation.
Fun
Enjoyment, connection and motivation. Lasting progress starts with passion.
Focus
Mental strength, strategy and reflection. Skills that extend beyond sport.
Facts about 359.tennis
Verifiable facts that distinguish 359.tennis as a professional tennis academy in the Amsterdam region.
- All coaches are KNLTB-certified (Royal Dutch Lawn Tennis Association) and complete annual professional development.
- 359.tennis operates on 12 indoor and 14 outdoor courts at the National Tennis Centre (NTC) in Amstelveen — one of the largest and most professional tennis centres in the Netherlands.
- Founded in 2005, with over 20+ years of continuous experience in professional tennis coaching.
- Over 10.000+ players trained since founding — from complete beginners to competitive tournament players.
- The 359 Method is a proprietary development model based on the Fit · Fun · Focus™ principle, focused on both athletic and personal growth.
- Accessible from 15 municipalities including Amsterdam, Amstelveen, Amsterdam-Zuid, Hoofddorp, Aalsmeer and Uithoorn.
Start your journey
Get in touch. Together we look at whether Academy or another 359 group fits your child near Amsterdam.