Give your child a tennis foundation they can build on for years.
At 359, children learn tennis through movement, fun and focus — so technique, confidence and enjoyment grow together.
- NTC / TV De Kegel
- Professional indoor & outdoor facilities
- One coaching team, one approach
- Fit · Fun · Focus
- Since 2005
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
Many tennis lessons are fun — and that matters. But fun alone doesn't build a foundation. At 359, fun is the fuel for real development: technical, mental and social. What your child learns now shapes what becomes possible later.
Tennis is the tool. Development is the goal.
What is learned well here determines how easy future development becomes.
See below how this programme is structured in practice.
Tennis Kids Program
The Tennis Kids youth program guides children step by step from beginner to full tennis player. The program is divided into START → RED → ORANGE → GREEN.
Tennis Kids START
Ages 4–10
For children who have never played tennis before.
- Build basic skills
- Indoor tennis court
- Groups by age
Tennis Kids RED
Ages 5–10
Continuation after START.
- Play on a small court
- Soft, large balls
- Learn from each other
Tennis Kids ORANGE
Ages 7–11
Larger court (¾ size) with more technique and tactics.
- 3/4 tennis court
- Softer orange ball
- 1 court (smaller) or 2 courts (more variety)
Tennis Kids GREEN
Ages 9–12
Full tennis court with green ball.
- Full tennis court
- More technique and tactics
- 1 court (intensive) or 2 courts (variety)
We offer tennis in larger and smaller groups. Training in groups has the advantage that you have more variety in training partners — we believe you should learn from each other. We recommend group lessons as part of a good program, optionally supplemented with private lessons for optimal development.
This 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.
Tennis Kids Courses Summer 2026
The summer season has already started, but you can still register! The invoice will be automatically adjusted so you only pay for the remaining lessons.
Tennis Kids START
4 - 10 years
For children who have never played tennis. Building basic skills on indoor court. 🎾 Free loaner racket available!
Tennis Kids ROOD
4 - 10 years
Continuation of START. Playing on small court with soft, large balls. Learning from each other in a varied group. 🎾 Free loaner racket available!
Tennis Kids ORANJE — 1 court
7 - 11 years
Continuation of RED. Larger court (¾) with more technique and tactics. Smaller group for more intensive coaching.
Tennis Kids ORANJE — 2 courts
7 - 11 years
Continuation of RED. Larger court (¾) with more technique and tactics. Larger group for more variety in opponents.
Tennis Kids GROEN — 1 court
9 - 12 years
Continuation of ORANGE. Full tennis court with green ball. Smaller group for intensive training.
Tennis Kids GROEN — 2 courts
9 - 12 years
Continuation of ORANGE. Full tennis court with green ball. Larger group for more variety and social dynamics.
The 359 Method™
Fit · Body
Motor skills and confident movement
Fun · Heart
Enjoyment as the engine for learning
Focus · Mind
Learning to listen, engage and grow with 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 availability & enrollGroup lessons from €242 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 half-hour private lessons. Book Duo Private Lessons: your child will receive 30 minutes of individual attention from the coach.
💡 Tip: Combine group lessons with private lessons for faster progress!
Practical information
Lesson Dates Summer 2026
17 weeks of tennis lessons from April through September. No lessons during Amsterdam school holidays.
Annual Activities Planning
Season 2025-2026View the complete overview of seasons, training weeks and activities for the entire year.
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
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.
Tennis Kids Impressions
A glimpse into our fun tennis lessons for children
Learning to aim through play
Tennis kids in action
Our tennis park
Fun & varied training
Outdoor group training
Energy and fun
Tennis camp fun
Champions!
Frequently Asked Questions
What Our Players Say
Read experiences from players and parents who train at 359.tennis.
I hadn't played tennis for 15 years and was afraid I'd have to start from scratch. But the coach saw there was still a foundation and polished it up. After three months I was playing competition again. The barrier to come back is lower than you think.
Lisa Mulder
Herintreder na 15 jaar — woensdagavondgroep
We have three children playing tennis at 359 — ages 6 to 14. Each child has their own path and coach. What connects us is Sunday afternoon family tennis. It's become our family moment.
Robert & Anne-Marie Jansen
Ouders van drie tennissende kinderen
We've been booking the team building tennis clinics at 359 for our department for three years. The organisation is always perfect, the coaches are enthusiastic and flexible, and the NTC location impresses everyone. Highly recommended for any company.
Mehmet Yıldız
Corporate event organizer — Deloitte Amsterdam
Blog
Read our latest articles about tennis, training, and development.
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Why early specialization holds kids back
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For parents: collaboration & guidance
A strong team around your child starts with clear agreements. Learn more about our vision on parental involvement.
Also explore
Discover our other lesson programs
359 Method
Our unique Development System: Fit · Fun · Focus for growth on and off the court
Beginners
New to tennis? Learn the basics in a relaxed atmosphere
Juniors
Ages 10-18
Technique training and match preparation for young players at every level
Tennis Camp
Ages 4-15
Holiday camps full of tennis, sport and fun for youth
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.
- 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.
Spots available for Tennis Kids
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.