House of Tennis

What House of Tennis does

House of Tennis is a privately held, founder-led tennis training company founded in 2021 by Michael Retta and headquartered in McLean, Virginia (operating address 8328 VA-193, McLean, VA 22102). The company delivers youth tennis programming across the Washington DC metropolitan area (DC, Maryland, and Virginia), serving players ages 4-17 through a portfolio that includes a summer tennis camp at The Madeira School ($400-$575/week, with unlimited packages at $3,500-$5,175), private and semi-private lessons, small group clinics, hitting lessons, video analysis, strength and conditioning, and tournament scheduling and travel support. It also runs a Masters Program for high-performance juniors competing at International, National, and top Mid-Atlantic levels, and organizes USTA-sanctioned tournaments (Level 4-7 and Junior Circuit events across 10U-18U divisions) at The Madeira School and Langley High School.

The company's business model is service-based and per-transaction: revenue is generated from weekly camp tuition, lesson fees, and tournament registration/hosting fees rather than recurring subscriptions or licensing. The go-to-market motion is community-led, relying on partnerships with The Madeira School (primary facility), USTA, Wilson Tennis, PTR, Fairfax County Parks, and DC Boys & Girls Club for visibility, facility access, sanctioning, and referral channels. Registration is handled via JotForm links on a Squarespace-built website; no proprietary technology platform, mobile application, or AI/ML capability is disclosed. A free introductory clinic at the DC Boys & Girls Club serves as a community outreach and pipeline function.

House of Tennis operates at a small scale (1-10 employees), with no external funding, no disclosed revenue, and no parent company or acquisition history. The company's competitive position rests primarily on the coaching pedigree of founder Michael Retta (Vanderbilt, ATP Challenger Tour experience, Georgetown University) and Director of Beginner Tennis Edgeri Hudlin (Duke, George Mason M.Ed. candidate), supported by its regional tournament-hosting footprint and institutional partnerships within the DMV tennis ecosystem.

Name

House of Tennis

Legal name

House of Tennis

Website

https://houseoftennisdmv.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

House of Tennis is a privately held, founder-led tennis training company in the DC/MD/VA area offering youth camps, private lessons, group clinics, and USTA-sanctioned tournaments for players ages 4-17.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mclean

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Summer Tennis Camps: Week-long summer tennis camps at The Madeira School for players ages 4-17, with full-day ($575/week) and half-day ($400/week) options. Also offers unlimited packages for repeat attendees.
2. Private Lessons: One-on-one tennis instruction for individual skill development.
3. Semi-Private Lessons: Small group instruction with 2-3 players for collaborative learning.
4. Small Group Clinics: Group training sessions focusing on specific skills and techniques.
5. Tournament Registration: Hosts and organizes USTA-sanctioned junior tournaments, generating revenue from registration fees.
6. Video Analysis: Technical instruction service using video playback for stroke improvement.
7. Strength & Conditioning Training: Athletic development sessions focused on tennis-specific fitness.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

House of Tennis is a tennis training and player development provider offering youth-focused instruction through summer camps, private and semi-private lessons, small group clinics, a Masters Program for high-performance competitive juniors, and USTA-sanctioned tournament hosting. Programs are delivered primarily at The Madeira School and Langley High School in McLean, VA, serving players ages 4-17 across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region. The company also runs a free community tennis clinic in partnership with the DC Boys & Girls Club.

Product overview

House of Tennis is a tennis training organization based in McLean, VA (DC, MD, Virginia area) offering a comprehensive suite of training services. The core offerings include the Summer Tennis Camp at The Madeira School (full-day and half-day formats ranging from $400-$575 per week, plus unlimited packages), a Masters Program for high-performance competitive players, and USTA-sanctioned tournament organization. Supporting services include Private Lessons, Semi-Private Lessons, Small Group Clinics, Hitting Lessons, Video Analysis, Tournament Scheduling and Travel support, Tennis-Specific Footwork, and Strength & Conditioning Training. The organization also runs a free youth tennis clinic in partnership with the DC Boys & Girls Club. Training is led by Founder & Director Michael Retta (former Vanderbilt player, USPTA/PTR certified) and Director of Beginner Tennis Edgeri Hudlin. The company operates from The Madeira School facility (8328 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22102) with hours 7am-8pm weekdays and 8am-7pm weekends.

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Products and services

• Summer Tennis Camp at The Madeira School Multi-week summer tennis camp program held at The Madeira School in McLean, VA, for players ages 4-17. Includes fundamentals, stroke development, strategy, games, and footwork training, with full-day ($575/week) and half-day ($400/week) formats and unlimited multi-week packages.
• Masters Program High-performance training program for players competing in International, National, and top Mid-Atlantic tournaments, providing intensive coaching for advanced competitive juniors.
• Private Lessons One-on-one tennis instruction tailored to individual player development needs, delivered by House of Tennis coaching staff.
• Semi-Private Lessons Small-group tennis instruction for 2-3 players focused on collaborative skill development.
• Small Group Clinics Group tennis training sessions focused on developing specific skills and techniques.
• Hitting Lessons Practice sessions focused on stroke production and shot consistency.
• Strength & Conditioning Training Physical fitness and athletic development sessions designed to enhance tennis performance.
• Tennis-Specific Footwork Movement and agility training tailored to tennis court coverage and positioning.
• Video Analysis Tennis technique analysis using video recording to identify improvement areas in stroke production.
• Tournament Scheduling & Travel Support Combined service offering assistance with planning and scheduling tournament participation and coordinating travel for out-of-town tournaments.
• USTA-Sanctioned Tournament Hosting Tournament organization services directed by Michael Retta, hosting USTA Junior Circuit events and Level 4-7 competitions across age groups 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, and 18U at The Madeira School and Langley High School.
• DC Boys & Girls Club Free Tennis Clinic Free introductory tennis clinic program in partnership with the DC Boys & Girls Club, emphasizing FUNdamentals, team-building, and footwork movement for youth in Washington, D.C.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• USTA (United States Tennis Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with USTA for tournament hosting and junior tennis development. House of Tennis directs USTA-sanctioned tournaments including Junior Circuit events and Level 4-7 competitions for various age groups (10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U).
• Wilson TennisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEquipment partnership with Wilson Tennis, a major tennis equipment manufacturer. Wilson is listed as a partner on the House of Tennis website.
• PTR (Professional Tennis Registry)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional tennis organization partnership. The company's director Michael Retta is PTR certified, and PTR is listed as a partner organization.
• Fairfax County ParkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Fairfax County Parks for facility access and community tennis programs. House of Tennis serves players in the Fairfax County area.
• The Madeira SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary facility partner hosting House of Tennis programs including summer tennis camp, spring tennis, and tournaments. Located at 8328 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22102. The Madeira School provides the campus facilities while House of Tennis provides the tennis programming.
• DC Boys & Girls Club Greater Washington AreaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership providing free tennis clinics to introduce youth in DC to tennis. The program emphasizes FUNdamentals, team-building, and footwork movement. This is a community outreach initiative rather than a commercial partnership.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• IMG Academy: IMG Academy operates a large multi-sport boarding and day campus in Bradenton, Florida with a prominent tennis program. While much broader in scale and offering, IMG competes for the same aspirational junior tennis families seeking high-performance coaching and college-recruit pathways.

Regional players

• USTA Mid-Atlantic Section: The regional governing body for tennis across the Mid-Atlantic including the DMV. USTA Mid-Atlantic is both a House of Tennis partner (for tournament sanctioning) and a competitor in the broader sense of running league play, player development, and community tennis programming across the same geography.

Direct peers

• Rick Macci Tennis Academy: Boca Raton-based junior tennis academy founded by Rick Macci (notable for early coaching of the Williams sisters). Offers private lessons, group clinics, and competitive tournament preparation comparable to House of Tennis's Masters and clinic structure.
• Junior Tennis Champions Center (JTCC): JTCC is a junior tennis training and tournament organization based in College Park, Maryland — directly within House of Tennis's DMV market. It offers comparable private lessons, group clinics, and tournament hosting for competitive juniors, making it the closest geographic direct competitor.
• Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning: A nonprofit tennis and education center in the Bronx, NY offering youth tennis instruction, after-school programs, and competitive training. Comparable to House of Tennis's combination of beginner-friendly programming, competitive junior development, and community outreach.
• Evert Tennis Academy: Founded by Chris Evert in Boca Raton, Florida, Evert Tennis Academy provides full-time and part-time junior tennis training, video analysis, and tournament travel support — closely mirroring House of Tennis's private lesson, clinic, video analysis, and Masters Program stack.

Others

• Wilson Tennis: Major tennis equipment manufacturer and a listed House of Tennis partner. Wilson is adjacent rather than competitive, but its brand and dealer/club relationships overlap with the same coaching market and junior player families.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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