Junior tennis training that moves you forward — as a player and as a person.
Training with peers, hitting many balls and improving in a fun way — with structure, intensity and clear feedback from your coach.
- NTC / TV De Kegel
- Professional indoor & outdoor facilities
- One coaching team, one approach
- Fit · Fun · Focus
- Since 2005
359.tennis Juniors offers tennis lessons for young players aged 12 to 18 at NTC Amstelveen, near Amsterdam. Training includes technique, tactics, match preparation, and mental coaching in small groups. Part of 359.tennis, a premium tennis school and development environment built around Fit · Fun · Focus.
What you learn well now shapes what becomes possible later
Many young players train — but don't always truly develop. In this phase, the difference between 'being active' and 'developing with intent' is crucial. Learning it right is easier than fixing it later.
Tennis is the tool. Development is the goal.
This is the phase where the difference becomes visible between playing and real development.
See below how this programme is structured in practice.
From tennis lessons to a complete 359.tennis programme
To make real progress during the junior years, it's important to train regularly and with variety. That's why we recommend a combination of training forms that reinforce each other.
Group tennis lessons
In group lessons, juniors develop their technique, footwork, timing and basic game patterns. In small groups they learn to build rallies, refine strokes and recognise tactical choices. Through varied drills, game forms and match situations they build confidence and grow step by step to a higher level.
Private lessons
For players who want to develop faster or have specific areas to work on, private lessons offer valuable depth. The coach can focus entirely on the individual player and respond directly to technical details, posture, coordination, mental focus and personal goals.
FIT training
Physical training is essential for young tennis players. During FIT sessions, players work on strength, stability, speed, mobility and endurance — all elements needed to move smoothly and quickly on court with controlled progression.
Match training
Match-focused training helps juniors play more tactically and deal better with tension, concentration and pressure. They learn point construction, match strategies, reading opponents and applying techniques in real situations.
Tournament & competition participation
Nothing stimulates development as strongly as real match experience. Competitions and tournaments give players the chance to apply their skills, take on new challenges and build self-confidence.
Together, these elements create a complete, dynamic and effective programme that helps juniors grow structurally as tennis players and as people. Our coaches are happy to help you put together a programme that fits your age, level, motivation and personal goals.
Explore our tennis academyThis is not a single session, but a structured development pathway.
Summer course: April–October. Winter course: October–April. No regular lessons during Amsterdam school holidays.
Current progress programmes for juniors
The 359 Method™
Fit · Body
Moving stronger and becoming more resilient
Fun · Heart
Staying motivated in a phase where much changes
Focus · Mind
Learning to train with attention, discipline and direction
Progress. Not Perfection. Part of Development through Fit · Fun · Focus.
Tennis is a team sport
Tennis is never a solo sport. You train, learn and improve together — progress only happens through collaboration.
Explore kids tennis
For younger players who develop exceptionally fast, the Academy can be a suitable next step. Explore the Academy →
Not sure yet? We'll help you decide what fits.
View availability & enrollGroup lessons from €258 per season • multiple weekly options
Want to try tennis first?
359 offers trial tennis as a short 10-week starter programme — never as a single, standalone introduction lesson. That gives you enough time to experience Fit · Fun · Focus™ and discover whether tennis suits you.
View the trial lesson programme
Watch Juniors Program Explanation
At this stage, not only the level grows but also the pressure and expectations. The role of parents changes — and often becomes more complex.
With the 359 Parent System we help parents guide their child without creating extra pressure.
💡 Tip: Combine group lessons with private lessons for faster progress!
Practical information
Lesson Dates Winter 2026-2027
Winter course from October through April. No lessons during Amsterdam school holidays.
Annual Activities Planning
Season 2026-2027View the complete overview of seasons, training weeks and activities for the entire year.
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 – Juniors Tennis
Blog
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Discover our other lesson programs
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Our unique Development System: Fit · Fun · Focus for growth on and off the court
EliteAcademy
Intensive training for talented players with ambitions to reach the next level
Private Lessons
Personal 1-on-1 coaching tailored to your goals and level
NewFamily Tennis
Whole family
Play tennis as a family — 4 to 6 members, one fixed slot, one coach.
Tennis lessons in your neighbourhood
359.tennis is easily reachable from Amstelveen, Buitenveldert, Amsterdam-Zuid and Badhoevedorp. Open your local page for travel time, accessibility and area context.
From our Knowledge Base
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Looking for tennis lessons for teenagers or junior competition training near Amsterdam? At 359.tennis we offer professional coaching for ages 12-18 at NTC Amstelveen. Indoor tennis year-round with English-speaking coaches.
Facts about 359.tennis
Verifiable facts that distinguish 359.tennis as a professional tennis academy in the Amsterdam region.
- Our coaches are nationally or internationally qualified (e.g. KNLTB, ITF, PTA, PTR) and engage in continuous development through the 359 Coach approach.
- 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.
Ready to start?
At 359, you work on progress as a player and as a person. With Fit · Fun · Focus, we balance movement, enjoyment and purposeful learning around what fits you. Our coaches are happy to help you choose.
One coaching team
Your child is guided by one 359 coaching team.
Our coaches work together on one development path. Not isolated per court — one team that complements each other, shares knowledge and follows your child.
The 359 parent guide
Tennis as an investment in development: what to look for as a parent, what a good environment does and how to support your child without extra pressure.