Academia Squash Tennis Center

What Academia Squash Tennis Center does

Academia Squash Tennis Center (STC) is a private, family-owned multi-sport facility located in the Zona Sul district of Recife, Brazil. Founded in 1986/1987 by entrepreneur and tennis enthusiast Helson Barros, the company operates a single physical complex containing 8 tennis courts (5 covered, 3 uncovered), 4 squash courts, beach tennis, and table tennis, alongside a portfolio of ancillary amenities including a sports shop (Squash Tennis Shop), a cafeteria (GrandesLam), a functional gym, physiotherapy, beauty services, hairdressing, and a car wash. The facility claims to be the largest tennis academy in Northeast Brazil and is operated under the leadership of CEO Mônica Barros with the Davi Barros Tennis school led by former professional tennis player Davi Barros, who brings over 38 years of coaching experience.

The company's core revenue streams are hourly court rental, recurring monthly and semi-annual club memberships across tennis, squash, and table tennis, and tennis instruction through the Davi Barros Tennis school — including individual lessons, group classes, the ITF Tennis Xpress adult beginner program, the Davi Barros Tennis Kids methodology, and competitive training pathways. Pricing is publicly disclosed in Brazilian Reais on the company's website, with courts ranging from R$70–180/hour depending on sport, court type, and time of day, and monthly memberships ranging from R$110 (table tennis) to R$480 (tennis club). Distribution is entirely direct-to-consumer through on-site walk-ins, WhatsApp messaging, and the third-party LetzPlay online booking platform.

In parallel with its commercial operations, STC runs a long-standing community social project — Tênis para a Vida — that has trained over 1,200 athletes from the Beira Rio community in Boa Viagem, Recife, over more than 35 years. Since 2018, the company has partnered with national tennis institution Rede Tênis Brasil to coordinate the Núcleo Recife, introducing tennis to over 4,500 children from public schools and currently providing free lessons to approximately 150 children across three locations. The technology footprint is light: a WordPress-based website, standard social media profiles, WhatsApp, and LetzPlay — with no proprietary software, no AI/ML capabilities, and no disclosed external investment or institutional ownership.

Name

Academia Squash Tennis Center

Legal name

Squash Tennis Center

Website

https://squashtenniscenter.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Academia Squash Tennis Center is a family-owned multi-sport facility in Recife, Brazil, offering tennis, squash, beach tennis, and table tennis court rentals, professional coaching through the Davi Barros Tennis school, club memberships, ancillary amenities, and a long-running community tennis social project.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports and Recreation Facility

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Tennis & Racquet Sports Facilities (MPAKAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Tennis court rental
• Squash courts
• Tennis instruction
• Sports club
• Beach tennis

Headquarters

HQ city

Recife

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Court Rental - Tennis: Hourly rental of 8 tennis courts (5 covered, 3 outdoor) with varying rates based on time of day and court type. Primary revenue stream for the facility.
2. Court Rental - Squash: Hourly rental of 4 squash courts with lighting option at premium rate. Secondary court rental revenue stream.
3. Club Memberships: Monthly and semi-annual club membership plans for Tennis, Squash, and Table Tennis. Provides recurring revenue with discounted rates for longer commitments.
4. Tennis Lessons: Individual and group tennis instruction through Davi Barros Tennis academy. Includes kids programs, adult beginner programs (Tennis Xpress), and competitive training. Revenue from class fees, registration, and semi-annual plans with discounts.
5. Ancillary Services: On-site services including sports shop (Squash Tennis Shop), cafe (GrandesLam), car wash, hair salon, aesthetics clinic, and functional gym. Additional revenue from complementary services for members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Academia Squash Tennis Center operates a multi-sport facility in Recife, Brazil, renting tennis, squash, beach tennis, and table tennis courts on an hourly or membership basis. It runs the Davi Barros Tennis school providing individual and group lessons, kids' programs, and competitive training. The site also houses ancillary on-site amenities including a sports shop, cafeteria, functional gym, physiotherapy, beauty salon, hairdresser, and car wash.

Product overview

Academia Squash Tennis Center is a multi-sport facility complex offering tennis, squash, beach tennis, and table tennis courts, along with a comprehensive tennis school (Davi Barros Tennis) that includes programs for adults, children, and competitive athletes. The center provides court rental services, various membership/club plans, and additional amenities including a sports shop, cafeteria, functional gym, physiotherapy, beauty services, and car wash. The facility also operates social programs including 'Tênis para a Vida' and 'Rede Tênis Brasil' Núcleo Recife, promoting tennis for children from underserved communities. Founded in 1986-1987 by entrepreneur Helson Barros, it is the largest tennis academy in Northeast Brazil.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Davi Barros Tennis: Professional tennis school under the direction of former professional tennis player Davi Barros, offering lessons for all ages and competition training programs.
• Tênis para a Vida
• Squash Tennis Shop

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,200+ athletes trained through social programs over 35+ years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Rede Tênis Brasil (RTB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Rede Tênis Brasil is a national tennis institution focused on development and massification of tennis through education and sport. Since 2018, Davi Barros coordinates the Núcleo Recife (Recife Center), which has introduced tennis to over 4,500 children from public schools. The partnership provides free tennis lessons to 150 children at three locations including Squash Tennis Center, and some children advance to competitive training programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• IMG Academy: Major multi-sport training academy in the US with a strong tennis program and integrated coaching, sports science, and boarding services. Comparable as a high-profile tennis academy operating coaching programs and competitive training pathways.
• Equinox: Premium US fitness and racquet-sports club operator offering tennis, squash, and integrated lifestyle services. Comparable in bundling racquet sports with high-end ancillary amenities and tiered membership pricing, though operating at much larger scale.
• Life Time Fitness: US-based premium multi-sport operator offering tennis, squash, racquet sports, and ancillary amenities (spa, salon, cafe, kids' programs) under a membership model. Comparable as a multi-racquet, ancillary-rich sports club with subscription-based access.
• Smart Fit: Latin America's largest fitness chain with extensive Brazilian footprint. Comparable as a subscription-based sports/fitness operator in Brazil targeting mass-market consumers, though focused on gym rather than racquet sports.
• AABB (Associação Atlética Banco do Brasil): Large Brazilian multi-sport club network with locations across Brazil, offering tennis, squash, and other racquet sports with membership-based access. Comparable as a legacy family-oriented sports club operating on a subscription model, though broader in sporting scope.

Regional players

• Clube Paineiras do Morumbi: São Paulo-based traditional sports and social club with significant tennis infrastructure and coaching programs. Comparable as an established Brazilian racquet-sports club with clubhouse-style ancillary services, though operating in a different city.

Direct peers

• Rafa Nadal Academy: Global tennis academy brand combining elite coaching, academy-style instruction, and integrated fitness/wellness services. Comparable in tennis-instruction methodology and academy positioning, though globally scaled rather than local.
• Mouratoglou Academy: Internationally recognized tennis academy offering coaching, court rental, and academy-style training programs. Comparable in core offering (professional tennis instruction with proprietary methodology, court-based programming) though operating at a much larger, international scale.

Others

• Allsport: Brazilian sporting-goods retailer selling racquet-sports equipment. Comparable as a racquet-sports ecosystem participant in Brazil, serving the same consumer base though in equipment retail rather than facility operation.

Emerging players

• Padel City Brasil: Growing Brazilian padel-club chain capturing the country's accelerating padel wave. Comparable as a Brazilian subscription-based racquet-sports club, though newer and focused specifically on padel rather than legacy tennis.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/squashtenniscenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/squashtenniscenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/squash-tennis-center

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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