College Park Athletic Club

What College Park Athletic Club does

College Park Athletic Club (CPAC), also operating as Premiere Racquet Club, is a privately held, multi-sport athletic club founded in 1977 and serving the Chicago North Suburbs from two indoor facilities: CPAC East in Bannockburn (10 indoor tennis courts plus pro shop, massage studio, and tournament hosting) and CPAC West in Lincolnshire (6 indoor tennis courts plus 6 dedicated pickleball courts). The core offering is racquet sports — adult and junior tennis programs, tennis camps, and pickleball — complemented by taekwondo, strength & conditioning, sports massage and Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT), an on-site pro shop with stringing services, and corporate wellness packages.

The business runs on a tiered membership model ($50 individual / $70 couple / $90 family monthly, plus a junior tier and a $32–$44 pickleball court reservation membership) combined with per-session program fees, hourly court rentals, league fees, massage appointments, and pro shop retail. Non-members can access facilities via a $10 drop-in fee and standard court rates, with members receiving 50% off court reservations within 72 hours and 10–15% off lessons and drills. Commercial SaaS infrastructure is limited to Daxko/Club Automation–powered iOS and Android apps for self-serve court booking, class sign-ups, and membership management.

CPAC serves five primary segments — junior tournament players, adult recreational and competitive tennis players, pickleball players, corporate wellness clients, and athletes seeking sports therapy — and hosts over 50 USTA-sanctioned tournaments annually that feed Chicago, Midwest, and National ranking pathways. Marketing is primarily direct-to-consumer via the website, mobile apps, and tournament-driven word-of-mouth, with a separate B2B brochure motion for corporate wellness. The company is independently owned by founder Jeff VanDixhorn, has no disclosed parent, institutional investors, or funding rounds, and operates with 51–100 employees.

Name

College Park Athletic Club

Legal name

College Park Athletic Club

Website

https://cpacweb.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

College Park Athletic Club is a privately held multi-sport athletic club operating two Chicago North Suburbs facilities with 16 indoor tennis courts and 6 dedicated pickleball courts, serving junior and adult players, corporate wellness clients, and athletes through tennis, pickleball, taekwondo, strength & conditioning, massage, and USTA tournament programming under a tiered membership model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Athletic Clubs and Racquet Sports Facilities

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sporting Goods Retailers (459110)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Tennis & Racquet Sports Clubs (Tennis, Padel, Pickleball, Squash) (MPAKABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tennis & Racquet Sports Facilities (MPAKAEAE), Racquet Sports (Tennis/Pickleball/Badminton/Squash) Retail (CRAMABAF)

Keywords

• Tennis instruction services
• Pickleball programming
• Athletic club membership
• Youth sports training
• Corporate wellness programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Crystal Lake

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Monthly membership packages providing access to facilities, court reservations, and program discounts. Includes individual, couple, and family tiers ranging from $50-90/month.
2. Program Fees: Revenue from tennis lessons, camps, strength & conditioning, taekwondo, and pickleball programs. Junior membership included in class prices; adult programs charged per session.
3. Court Time Rental: Hourly court reservations for tennis and pickleball. Member rates apply within 72 hours of booking; non-member rates apply otherwise. Pickleball court membership at $44/month provides unlimited booking during peak hours.
4. Pickleball Leagues and Sessions: Mixed leagues at $250 per 3-session cycle, team pickleball at $150 per 6-week session, skill drills at $20-30 per session, and performance play at $30 per session.
5. Corporate Wellness Packages: Corporate programs in pickleball, strength & conditioning, and tennis offered to businesses as part of employee wellness strategies.
6. Pro Shop Sales: On-site retail of tennis gear including shoes, bags, racquets, and accessories from brands like Nike, Asics, Adidas, Babolat, Prince, Wilson, and more. Includes racquet stringing services.
7. Massage Services: Sports massage studio offering rehab and prevention services for sports and occupational injuries. MAT (Muscle Activation Techniques) sessions available by appointment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

College Park Athletic Club is a membership-based racquet and athletic club operating two indoor facilities in Chicago's North Suburbs (Bannockburn and Lincolnshire, IL) with 16 indoor tennis courts and 6 dedicated pickleball courts. Its primary offerings are tennis and pickleball coaching and court access for adults and juniors, supplemented by taekwondo, strength and conditioning, sports massage therapy, USTA-sanctioned tournament hosting, and an on-site pro shop with racquet stringing. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring memberships, program fees, court rentals, and ancillary retail and therapy services.

Product overview

College Park Athletic Club operates as a multi-fitness facility offering primarily racquet sports (tennis and pickleball) complemented by martial arts, strength training, and wellness services. The core portfolio includes adult and junior tennis programs, tennis camps, and pickleball programming supported by two indoor facilities with 16 total courts. Adjacent services include taekwondo instruction, strength & conditioning coaching, sports massage therapy, a pro shop, and tournament hosting. The club operates on a membership model with tiered pricing, and also offers corporate wellness packages for businesses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adult Tennis Programs Tennis instruction and court access for adult players, ranging from basic skills training through tournament-level coaching, delivered by an international coaching staff at two indoor facilities with a combined 16 courts.
• Junior Tennis Programs Youth tennis programs for children including QuickStart, Junior Development Program, Tournament Training, and High Performance training, with monthly membership included in class prices and structured for skill development from beginner through competitive tournament level.
• Tennis Camps Seasonal and holiday tennis camps for youth players, including Future Stars Day Camp, Elite Camp, and Varsity Training Camp programs.
• Pickleball Programming Pickleball programming with 6 courts at CPAC West and 1 private court at CPAC East, including leagues (mixed and team), skill drills, beginner programs, open play, and performance play.
• Taekwondo Taekwondo programs for all ages and skill levels, with instruction from coaches who have competed and coached at the highest levels of the sport.
• Strength and Conditioning Fitness training programs to improve health and sports performance, with coaching for athletes at all levels including professionals whose trainers have worked with Stanley Cup champions, MLB all-stars, and Olympic gold medalists.
• Massage and Muscle Activation Therapy Sports massage studio specializing in rehab and prevention of sports and occupational injuries, with Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) sessions available by appointment.
• Pro Shop On-site tennis retail shop offering shoes, bags, racquets, and accessories from brands including Nike, Asics, Adidas, Babolat, Prince, Wilson, and more, with racquet stringing services available.
• USTA Tournament Hosting USTA-sanctioned tournament hosting with over 50 multi-day tournaments annually, counting toward Chicago, Midwest, and National rankings for junior and adult competitive players.
• Corporate Wellness Programs Tailored corporate programs in pickleball, strength and conditioning, and tennis designed to promote workplace health and team engagement, sold to businesses as part of employee wellness strategies.
• Club Memberships Structured monthly club memberships (individual adult, couple, family, junior, pickleball court reservation) priced $32-$90/month, granting court access, program discounts, priority class signups, and member-rate court reservations, with a non-member per-visit option also available.

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Chicken N Pickle: National pickleball-focused entertainment and dining concept rapidly expanding across U.S. suburbs. Competitor for the pickleball member and casual league segment that CPAC is targeting at CPAC West.
• Swing King Pickleball: Dedicated indoor pickleball facility concept with structured leagues and coaching. Representative of the pickleball-only emerging players that threaten CPAC's six-court pickleball investment.

Direct peers

• Midtown Tennis Club: Membership-based tennis and racquet sports club in Chicago offering indoor courts, lessons, leagues, and tournaments. Closest direct competitor to CPAC given shared Chicago market, multi-court indoor facility model, and mixed adult/junior tennis focus.
• NBTA (Northbrook Tennis Academy): Chicago North Suburb indoor tennis academy offering lessons, junior development, and tournament training. Direct geographic and programming competitor to CPAC's junior and adult tennis pipeline.
• Midtown Athletic Club: Chicago-area premium multi-sport athletic club offering tennis, fitness, and family programming. Comparable premium positioning, member-based model, and indoor racquet sports focus in the broader Chicago market.
• Five Seasons Family Sports Club: Midwest multi-sport family club offering tennis, fitness, and group programs under a membership model. Comparable to CPAC in multi-discipline programming and suburban family membership positioning.
• Chicago Athletic Clubs (CAS): Multi-location Chicago-area fitness and tennis club group offering indoor courts, group exercise, and family memberships. Comparable operating model and Chicago metropolitan market footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Life Time Group Holdings: National premium fitness operator with extensive tennis, pickleball, and group training across 150+ locations. Overlaps with CPAC on indoor tennis and pickleball programming and competes for the same affluent suburban member.

Others

• USTA / USTA Midwest: National governing body for tennis that sanctions CPAC's 50+ annual tournaments and runs Net Generation youth tennis. Ecosystem partner that drives player development and tournament demand for CPAC.

Regional players

• The Cliffs at Goucher / Regional Tennis Resorts: Regional racquet sports and fitness clubs with elite coaching and tournament programming outside the Chicago market. Useful benchmark for premium racquet club operating models outside CPAC's geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@cpacpickleball
• Xx.com/CPACeast

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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