Tennis lessons that move your child forward — as a player and as a person.
At 359 Kids every child learns to play good tennis step by step. With plenty of movement, play, personal attention and the right challenges, we build technique, fun, confidence and lasting progress.
- NTC / TV De Kegel
- Professional indoor & outdoor facilities
- One coaching team, one approach
- Fit · Fun · Focus
- Since 2005
The practical facts in 10 seconds
What parents want to know straight away
Lesson days
Wednesday afternoon and Saturday morning are fixed slots. Weekday (late) afternoons are available too.
Location & parking
NTC / TV De Kegel, Bovenkerkerweg 81, Amstelveen. Free parking on site.
Indoor & outdoor
Indoor courts on site, so lessons continue in rain or cold. No club membership needed for indoor.
Equipment
Free loan racket in START and RED. Sports clothes and clean indoor shoes are enough — no extra costs.
Cost
Group lessons from €258 per person per season. You only pay once your child has been placed.
Placement
You share your availability. We group children by age and level and confirm the final lesson slot about a week before the start.
How signing up works
1. Pick the programme
Not sure? The finder suggests one in 3 questions.
2. Share your availability
Tick the time blocks that suit you. More options = a faster match.
3. Receive the placement
About a week before the start you get day, time and group. Payment follows after that.
Signing up takes 2 minutes • you only pay after placement
This is what 359 Tenniskids lessons look like
Movement · enjoyment · learning — every lesson. Indoor tennis lessons at the National Tennis Centre in Amstelveen.
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.
See programmes and register
Pick your programme yourself in the registration wizard. Five short steps — you do not pay yet.
See programmesAsk Emma for help
Rather talk it through? Emma helps with age, level and availability and points you to the right programme.
359.tennis Tennis Kids offers tennis lessons for children aged 4 to 12 at NTC Amstelveen, near Amsterdam. The programme follows the KNLTB colour system (red, orange, green) with adapted balls, nets, and courts — including a free loaner racket for beginners. Part of 359.tennis, a premium tennis school and development environment built around Fit · Fun · Focus.
A strong start makes the difference later
Tennis Kids at 359 is more than learning to hit. Children develop technique, motor skills, confidence and game sense in an environment where movement, fun and learning reinforce each other.
Tennis is the tool. Development is the goal.
With Fit · Fun · Focus we tune every lesson to the child's stage, motivation and development. Has your child never been on court before? Read how we teach complete beginners to play tennis.
How development works within a colour
Multiple levels within every colour
359 uses three levels in Red, three in Orange, two in Green and multiple levels in Yellow. This allows a child to stay in the same colour longer and still make visible progress.
On average four seasons per colour
A colour stage lasts on average four seasons, roughly two years. Depending on age, physical development, aptitude and training intensity this may be slightly shorter or longer. This is not an automatic promotion timeline.
All strokes and tactics in every colour
In Red, Orange, Green and Yellow children can learn all major techniques, strokes and tactical principles. We adapt the court, ball, speed and game format to the level, age and physical abilities of the child.
The coach determines the final placement
Age and experience give direction. Our coaches ultimately always determine the colour, the level within that colour and the best-fitting group.
In exceptional situations a coach may place a player earlier in the next colour, for example with rapid physical development or an intensive Perform or Academy programme.
Tennis Kids pathway: Start → Red → Orange → Green → Yellow
Each colour is a development stage with multiple levels. Progress within a colour is as valuable as moving to the next colour. Our coaches ultimately decide the final colour and the level within that colour.
Tennis Kids Start
Usually ages 4–10
First introduction to tennis. No prior experience.
View lessons & availability →Tennis Kids Red
Usually ages 4–10
Learn to move, rally and play on an adapted court.
3 levels
View lessons & availability →Tennis Kids Orange
Usually from age 7
More space, speed and playing options on a ¾ court.
3 levels
View lessons & availability →Tennis Kids Green
Usually from age 10
The full court with a slower green ball.
2 levels
View lessons & availability →Tennis Kids Yellow
Usually from age 11
Full court and regular ball within Juniors.
Multiple levels
View lessons & availability →Parallel pathway
And if your child wants more?
For children who want to develop as fully as possible, train more, play matches and tournaments and measure themselves against strong players in the Netherlands, 359 offers a separate Academy pathway.
- —Regular 359 Kids development is complete in itself: not every child needs the Academy.
- —The Academy is for children with extra training and competition ambition.
- —Placement and programme are matched to level, motivation, goals, group fit and available capacity.
- —There is no guarantee of selection, ranking or elite tennis.
Summer course: April–October. Winter course: October–April. No regular lessons during Amsterdam school holidays.
Toddler tennis at 359 — from age 4
Our Tennis Kids START programme is ideal for young children who are new to tennis. Indoor year-round at NTC Amstelveen, with English-speaking coaches, soft balls, lightweight rackets and free loan rackets for START and RED.
We focus on movement, confidence and fun first — tennis is the vehicle, your child's development is the goal.
From Tenniskids ORANGE, GREEN and YELLOW onwards the standard group rate of €566 per person applies.
Current progress programmes for Tenniskids
One coaching team. One development pathway.
Your child is guided by one 359 coaching team.
Our coaches work together along one development pathway. No separate island on each court — one team that complements each other, shares knowledge and follows your child's development.
All our coaches speak English as well as Dutch, so international families feel at home from the first lesson.
The 359 Method™
Fit · Body
Developing fundamental movement skills and moving with confidence
Fun · Heart
Enjoyment as the driving force for learning
Focus · Mind
Learning to listen, participate and grow within a clear structure
Progress. Not Perfection. Part of Development through Fit · Fun · Focus.
Ready for more challenge?
Is your child progressing quickly or looking for more than regular lessons? The 359 Academy offers a structured next step for players who want to grow further.
Explore the AcademyNot sure yet? We'll help you decide what fits.
View lessons & enrollGroup lessons from €258 per season • multiple weekly options
Your child is taking their first steps in tennis. At this stage, your role as a parent plays a key part in keeping things fun and supporting development.
That's why we developed the 359 Parent System — a way to consciously guide parents through this phase.
Watch Tennis Kids Program Explanation
Private Lessons for Young Children
Want private lessons for your child? We recommend children up to age 8 take a shorter format. Book Duo Private Lessons: your child will receive 25 minutes of individual attention per player (50 minutes total court booking).
💡 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.
Tennis Kids Impressions
A glimpse into our fun tennis lessons for children
Tennis Kids indoor group lesson
Coach explains the grip
First forehands
Focus on the ball
Learning through play with the coach
High five after the lesson
Handshake after the match
Collecting balls at the net
Tennis Kids on clay
Frequently Asked Questions
Tennis is a team sport
Tennis is never a solo sport. You train, learn and improve together — progress only happens through collaboration.
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For parents: collaboration & guidance
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Also explore
Discover our other lesson programs
359 Method
Our unique Development System: Fit · Fun · Focus for growth on and off the court
NewFamily Tennis
Whole family
Play tennis as a family — 4 to 6 members, one fixed slot, one coach.
Beginners
New to tennis? Learn the basics in a relaxed atmosphere
Juniors
Ages 12-18
Technique training and match preparation for young players at every level
From our Knowledge Base
The first tennis lesson: what parents should know
Practical info about clothing, equipment and what to expect.
The role of parents in tennis development
Constructive parental involvement per age phase (4–12 years).
Player development per phase
How children develop motorically and cognitively on the court.
Tennis technique per age group
Which techniques suit which age group?
Looking for kids tennis lessons near Amsterdam? At 359.tennis, children from age 4 can start at the National Tennis Centre in Amstelveen — no membership required for indoor tennis. English-speaking coaches available.
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?
Want to sign up your child or have questions about the right group? Our 359.tennis coaches are happy to help! You don't have to know yet — we'll guide you.
Useful to know
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.
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.