Evert Tennis Academy

What Evert Tennis Academy does

Evert Tennis Academy is a private, for-profit junior tennis development organization founded in 1996 in Boca Raton, Florida, by 18-time Grand Slam champion Chris Evert and her brother John Evert, a former IMG Tennis Division vice president. The academy delivers year-round technical, tactical, mental, and physical training to student-athletes ages 8–18, anchored by a 23-court main campus (12 hard, 11 clay) plus two secondary sites with 25+ additional courts, on-site boarding dormitories, a cafeteria, and a pro shop. Programming is structured around three core tiers — Developmental (daily 1:1 private lessons), Academy, and Afternoon Academy — and four seasonal camp calendars: 13-week Summer (May 25 – August 21, 2026), Winter, Holiday (Thanksgiving, President's Day, Spring Break), and year-round Weekly/Pre-Tournament.

The business model is a hybrid of recurring tuition and weekly unit pricing. Full-time boarding tuition runs $67,950/year and non-boarding $48,950/year, billed by semester with a $4,000 non-refundable deposit; summer camp rates range from $775/week (half-day) to $2,495/week (developmental boarding). The academy supplements tuition with paid video analysis packages ($175–$425), stringing ($22–$27), private lessons ($125–$150/hr), sports massage, tutoring, and pro-shop merchandise (including a Lacoste co-brand). Distribution combines direct sales (phone + website consultation), self-serve online registration (DocuSign-based), tournament hosting (UTR, ITF, Battle of Boca) as a funnel and retention tool, and an international representative network spanning Brazil, Asia, and Colombia. Customer segments include full-time boarding students, weekly/seasonal camp attendees, adult private-lesson buyers, and international families; the customer base is highly distributed and B2C with no enterprise concentration.

Operationally, the academy is integrated with Grandview Preparatory School (NCAA-approved, on-campus, Pre-K–12), the University Sports Program (USP, college placement with a claimed 100% scholarship assistance rate), and equipment/apparel partners Lacoste and Wilson. The leadership team comprises Chris Evert (co-owner), John Evert (Founder/Managing Partner/Director), Jacopo Tezza (Academy Director), Lorenzo Beltrame (Director of Performance Training), Joel "JoJo" Nicholson (Director of Strength and Conditioning), Tina Dale (Director of Student Services), Ricardo Acioly (Director of Programs, also Brazil representative), Doug Dressel (General Business Manager), and Diego Aviles (College Placement Coordinator). Revenue is undisclosed; based on capacity, pricing, and headcount, the operation is most likely in the $5M–$10M annual revenue band, with capacity and growth gated by the physical court footprint and the seasonality of camp utilization.

Name

Evert Tennis Academy

Legal name

Evert Tennis Academy, LLC

Website

https://evertacademy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Evert Tennis Academy, founded in 1996 in Boca Raton, Florida, by Chris Evert and John Evert, is a private junior tennis training organization serving student-athletes ages 8–18 through full-time boarding programs, seasonal camps, and college placement services on a 23-court campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tennis Training Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Sport Skill Academies (Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, etc.) (MPAKAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF), Tennis & Racquet Sports Clubs (Tennis, Padel, Pickleball, Squash) (MPAKABAF)

Keywords

• Tennis training programs
• Youth tennis development
• Tennis boarding academy
• Tennis camp services
• College tennis recruiting

Headquarters

HQ city

Boca Raton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Full-Time Training Programs: Comprehensive tennis training with academics for boarding and non-boarding students enrolled annually or by semester. Includes developmental, academy, and afternoon academy programs with varying levels of private instruction.
2. Summer Tennis Camps: 13-week summer camp program (May 25 - August 21, 2026) with developmental, full-day, and half-day options. Boarding and non-boarding rates available. Includes UTR tournaments.
3. Weekly & Pre-Tournament Camps: Year-round weekly camps (52 weeks excluding summer/holiday) with developmental, full-day, half-day, and afternoon academy options. Designed for players preparing for competition.
4. Holiday Camps: Winter, Thanksgiving, President's Day, and Spring Break camps with boarding and non-boarding options. Pricing varies by program type and duration.
5. Program Supplements: Additional revenue from video analysis services ($175-$425), stringing services ($22-$27), sports massage, nutritional counseling, and academic tutoring.
6. Pro Shop: On-site pro shop selling Evert Tennis Academy clothing, equipment, and merchandise for men, women, and kids.
7. Private Lessons: Individual tennis instruction at $125-$150 per hour depending on coach, for adults and supplementary training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Evert Tennis Academy is a private tennis training academy in Boca Raton, Florida that provides year-round tennis instruction, athletic development, mental conditioning, strength and conditioning, and college placement for junior players. It sells full-time developmental and academy programs with on-campus boarding, plus seasonal summer, winter, holiday, and weekly pre-tournament camps in boarding and non-boarding formats.

Product overview

Evert Tennis Academy is a comprehensive tennis training organization offering a multi-tiered program portfolio centered around three core programs: the Developmental Program (with daily 1:1 private lessons and personalized plans), the Academy Program (intensive technical/tactical training), and the Afternoon Academy (after-school option for younger players). The academy operates seasonal camps including Summer (13 weeks), Winter, Holiday, and Weekly/Pre-Tournament camps, all available in boarding and non-boarding formats. Supporting services include Video Analysis (using Dartfish), Mental Conditioning, Fitness Training, and a College Placement program via USP partnership. On-campus amenities include Grandview Preparatory School for academics, a Pro Shop, Concierge Service for travel/accommodations, and UTR/ITF tournament hosting. Private lessons are available at $125-$150/hour. The academy was founded by tennis legend Chris Evert (18-time Grand Slam champion) and her brother John Evert, and is located in Boca Raton, Florida.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Developmental Program Elite full-time training program featuring daily 1:1 private lessons, group drilling, fitness, mental conditioning, and match play with personalized developmental plans. Available in boarding and non-boarding formats; boarding $67,950/year and non-boarding $48,950/year.
• Academy Program Intensive full-time tennis training program combining technical, tactical, mental, and physical development with morning drilling, strength and conditioning, and afternoon competition focus. Boarding $55,650/year; non-boarding $36,150/year.
• Afternoon Academy After-school tennis program for 12-and-under players focused on movement, footwork, and competition fundamentals, running 3:45PM-5:45PM Monday-Friday with fitness twice weekly. Semester $7,500; year $13,000.
• Summer Tennis Camps 13-week summer camp program (May 25 - August 21, 2026) offered in Developmental, Full Day, and Half Day options with boarding and non-boarding rates. Includes private lessons, drilling, fitness/mental conditioning, lunch, match play, and video evaluation.
• Winter Tennis Camps Winter break camp programs in Developmental, Full Day, and Half Day formats, including private lessons, group drilling, mental/strength conditioning, lunch, and match play.
• Weekly and Pre-Tournament Tennis Camps Year-round weekly camp programs (52 weeks) for players preparing for USTA, ITF, UTR, and national tournaments. Includes Developmental, Full Day, Half Day, and Afternoon Academy formats.
• Holiday Tennis Camps Specialized short-term camps for Thanksgiving, Winter Break, President's Day, and Spring Break, with boarding options and Afternoon Academy for ages 8-12.
• Private Tennis Lessons Individual tennis instruction at $125-$150 per hour depending on coach, available for both junior and adult students as supplementary training.
• Video Analysis Services Standalone video evaluation packages including Live Video Evaluation ($350), Match Play Video ($175), Match Analytics ($375), College Recruitment Video ($375-$425), and Dartfish Technical Analysis ($350) using Dartfish side-by-side analysis technology.
• College Placement and Tennis Recruiting College recruiting guidance delivered in partnership with University Sports Program (USP), including NCAA eligibility guidance, recruiting video packages, and connections with collegiate tennis programs. 100% of graduates who pursued college scholarship received financial assistance.
• Shop Evert (Pro Shop) On-site pro shop offering Evert Tennis Academy clothing, equipment, and Lacoste x Evert branded merchandise for men, women, and kids.
• UTR and ITF Tournament Hosting On-campus hosting of UTR (Universal Tennis Rating) tournaments, ITF tournaments, and Battle of Boca competitions providing competitive match-play opportunities for enrolled junior players.
• Concierge Service Travel and accommodation assistance including hotel recommendations, real estate guidance, family activities, airport transportation coordination to three area airports, and concierge support via Sheldon Jaffee.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of graduates who pursued college scholarship received at least some financial assistance
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Grandview Preparatory SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-campus accredited, NCAA-approved college preparatory high school serving grades Pre-K through 12. Grandview Prep brings curriculum, faculty, and personalized learning directly to Evert campus. Won 2019 Best of Boca Raton Award in Private Schools category. Tuition paid separately from tennis program.
• University Sports Program (USP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with USP, a leading college placement agency specializing in high-performance student-athletes. USP provides educational and interactive programs to help plan, prepare, and execute effective college recruiting. President Thomas Anderson stated Evert cares about academic future of students.
• LacosteminorOthersSponsorship partnership for apparel and equipment. Lacoste produces co-branded Evert Tennis Academy merchandise including shirts, hats, and accessories sold in the pro shop.
• WilsonminorOthersEquipment sponsor. John Evert serves as consultant for Wilson's junior sponsorship programs. Academy provides feedback on equipment development.
• Sheldon JaffeeminorOthersConcierge service partner providing hotel recommendations, real estate assistance, and family activity planning for visiting families. Contact: 561-395-8244.
• Hilton Boca Raton SuitesminorOthersPreferred hotel partner offering free shuttle to academy, free breakfast, and free happy hour. Located 8 minutes from campus at 7920 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33434.
• Courtside Villas at Mission BayminorOthersPreferred accommodation partner offering walking-distance apartments (3 minutes from academy). Furnished apartments near supermarkets, shopping, restaurants, beaches, and golf courses.
• Wyndham Boca RatonminorOthersPreferred hotel partner 15 minutes from campus. Boutique-style retreat offering 182 rooms and suites with healthy dining options. Special Evert Tennis Academy rates available.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• IMG Academy: Bradenton, FL-based multi-sport boarding academy with a flagship tennis program (formerly Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy). Directly competes with Evert for elite junior tennis boarders, college placement outcomes, and summer camp enrollees.
• Saddlebrook Tennis Academy: Tampa-area residential tennis academy offering year-round training and adult/junior programs. Competes with Evert on junior development, boarding model, and Florida-based destination training.
• Rick Macci Tennis Academy: Boca Raton-based tennis academy founded by renowned coach Rick Macci (trainer of Serena and Venus Williams, Maria Sharapova). Competes locally for junior talent and college placement pathways in the same Florida market as Evert.
• Saviano High Performance Tennis Academy: Florida-based high-performance tennis training program targeting competitive juniors and college-aspirants. Comparable full-time training model, coaching pedigree, and Florida location.
• Junior Tennis Champions Center (JTCC): College Park, MD-based nonprofit junior tennis training and college placement organization. Comparable focus on junior development pathway, college scholarships, and tournament hosting.
• Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar: Mallorca, Spain-based elite tennis academy founded by Rafael Nadal. Direct international peer combining boarding, academics, and high-performance training under a champion's brand — the international analogue to Evert's value proposition.
• Mouratoglou Academy: France-based elite tennis training center run by Patrick Mouratoglou (former coach of Serena Williams). Comparable boarding, tournament, and college/pro pathway offering for elite international juniors.
• Sanchez-Casal Academy: Barcelona-based tennis academy combining high-performance training with on-site academics. Direct international peer in the boarding-plus-college-prep tennis training category.

Broad incumbents

• USTA National Campus: Lake Nona, FL-based national flagship facility of the United States Tennis Association offering coaching, tournaments, and programming. Adjacent institutional incumbent shaping the U.S. junior tennis ecosystem in which Evert competes.

Others

• Grandview Preparatory School: On-campus academic partner providing NCAA-approved Pre-K–12 education. Strategic ecosystem participant — not a competitor — that supports Evert's boarding + academics model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EvertTennis
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UChZ6MKeG495OSMtecN0xldQ/feed
• Facebookfacebook.com/EvertTennisAcademy
• Instagraminstagram.com/everttennisacademy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/evert-tennis-academy

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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