Marcus Lewis Tennis Center

What Marcus Lewis Tennis Center does

Marcus Lewis Tennis Center (legal entity: Racquet Sports Unlimited LLC), founded in 1997 by Marcus Lewis, operates a tennis and pickleball club headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts. The company operates one owned indoor facility (MLRC West, 4 dome tennis courts at 102 Nonset Path) and is constructing a second owned facility (MLRC East) at 45 Nagog Park with 14 courts (8 pickleball + 6 tennis) opening in 2026. The club serves adult and junior tennis players, pickleball players, and families across the suburban Boston region, with satellite programs channeled through eight town recreation departments and four school partnerships spanning 14+ municipalities.

The company generates revenue through six streams: annual and monthly membership subscriptions ($225-$525/year), usage-based court rentals ($10/hr), instruction services (private lessons $60-110/hr, clinics $24-29/hr, summer camps $350-$745/week), pro shop retail (racquets, paddles, stringing), equipment rentals (ball machines at $12/hr), and local business sponsorships. The technology stack is entirely third-party: CourtReserve and Club Automation for booking and membership management, the UTR platform for league play, iOS/Android mobile apps, and standard payment processing. There is no proprietary technology, no AI/ML capabilities, and no data assets.

The company is privately held and founder-controlled, with no external investors, no funding rounds, and no M&A history. Capital deployment is fully self-funded, evidenced by the new $10M+ facility construction internally financed following the 2024 decision to exit a lease facing a 30% rent increase. The leadership team is stable and tenured, with founder Marcus Lewis as owner, Bo Webb as General Manager (30 years industry experience), and a deeply credentialed coaching staff including former Junior Wimbledon and nationally-ranked players.

Name

Marcus Lewis Tennis Center

Legal name

Racquet Sports Unlimited LLC

Website

https://marcuslewistenniscenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Marcus Lewis Tennis Center is a private, founder-owned tennis and pickleball club in Acton, MA, operating an owned facility and satellite programs across 14+ suburban Boston towns, serving 1,000+ annual members plus walk-in court users, lesson clients, and summer camp participants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Racquet Sports Club

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

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 instruction
• Pickleball programs
• Racquet sports club
• Youth tennis training
• Court rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Acton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual and monthly membership subscriptions providing access to courts, programs, and priority booking. Memberships available for Tennis Only, Pickleball Only, or Full (both sports) for adults and juniors.
2. Court Reservations: Hourly court rental fees at West facility. Members and non-members can book court time.
3. Instruction Services: Revenue from private lessons, semi-private lessons, group clinics, coaching sessions, and specialized programs (Masters, JTP, summer camps).
4. Pro Shop: Sales of tennis racquets, pickleball paddles, racquet stringing, regripping services, and accessories.
5. Ball Machine Rental: Rental of Playmate Deuce tennis ball machine and Lobster pickleball machine to members.
6. Sponsorships: Partnerships with local businesses to sponsor tennis and pickleball programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Marcus Lewis Tennis Center (MLRC) operates a comprehensive racquet sports club in Acton, MA offering tennis and pickleball instruction, leagues, camps, and court rentals for all ages and skill levels. Core services include private and group lessons, junior and adult tennis programs, pickleball clinics and leagues, summer camps, competitive team play, membership-based court access, and a pro shop. A new 14-court facility is under construction for 2026 opening to expand capacity.

Product overview

The Marcus Lewis Racquet Club (MLRC) operates as a comprehensive tennis and pickleball facility in Acton, MA, offering a multi-faceted portfolio of sports programs and services. The core offerings include tennis instruction (adult and junior programs), pickleball programs, and specialized elite training programs (Junior Training Program and Masters Program). Supporting services include Pro Shop retail with racquet stringing, equipment rentals (ball machines), and various league formats (Challenger Series, Flex Leagues, Adult Teams). The club operates from MLRC West with a new 14-court facility under construction for 2026 opening.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Programs Annual and monthly membership options providing access to courts, programs, and priority booking. Available in four tiers: Adult Tennis Only ($375/year or $55/month), Junior Tennis Only ($225/year), Adult Pickleball Only ($275/year), and Full Membership ($525/year or $75/month) with booking privileges 7-8 days in advance.
• Tennis Programs Comprehensive tennis instruction for adults and juniors of all skill levels, including group clinics, private lessons, semi-private lessons, cardio tennis, and footwork conditioning. Private lessons at $110/hr or $60/30min; semi-private at $65/person/hr; clinics at $29/hr with up to 5:1 student/instructor ratio.
• Pickleball Programs Pickleball instruction and play for all ages and skill levels, including adult clinics, coached round robins, junior pickleball, satellite clinics, and tournaments. Lesson pricing from $32-80/hr depending on group size; pickleball clinics at $24/hr. Paddles provided if needed.
• Junior Training Program (JTP) Year-round program from September through mid-June for serious junior tennis development, including weekly clinics, match play, and conditioning. JTP members receive a 5% discount on regular session fees. Requires commitment to competitive development.
• Masters Program Elite training program for motivated junior players with formal interview requirements, mandatory private lessons, and USTA tournament participation criteria. Designed for serious competitive players aspiring to national-level competition.
• Ultimate Tennis Camp (UTC) Summer tennis camp for children ages 5-11 with fun-focused games and exercises, points system for rewards, full-day and half-day options. Runs weekly from June 22 through August 28, 2026. No membership required. Full day: $745/week; Half day morning: $465/week; Half day afternoon: $350/week.
• Junior Training Camp (JTC) Summer camp for ages 11-17 focusing on stroke refinement and match play development with small groups and customized instruction. Operates from Nashoba Brooks School in Concord during summer.
• High Performance Camp (HPC) Elite summer camp for ages 11-17 requiring approval, featuring advanced strategy, mechanics training, and mental toughness development. Operates from Nashoba Brooks School in Concord.
• Middle School Teams Competitive spring league teams for Acton, Concord/Carlisle, and Westford middle school students with practices and matches against regional schools. Includes practice and transportation. Pricing: Acton and Concord programs $400/season, Westford program $425/season.
• Satellite Programs Tennis and pickleball instruction through town recreation programs in Boxborough, Acton, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Harvard, Sudbury, and Westford. No membership required for satellite-only participation.
• Adult Tennis Teams Travel team participation in DBH, Spring League, USTA, and CMITA leagues with competitive match play opportunities for adult players.
• Challenger Series League In-house competitive league system for juniors and adults using UTR rating for fair matchups and skill development across all playing levels.
• Flex Leagues Flexible league participation through Universal Tennis platform for both tennis and pickleball with schedule flexibility for busy players.
• Pro Shop Retail shop offering tennis racquets, pickleball paddles (including Selkirk brand), stringing services, regripping, and racquet advice with demo options.
• Ball Machine Rentals Equipment rental service offering Playmate Deuce tennis ball machine and Lobster Pickleball Machine at $12/hour for members to practice independently.
• Court Rentals Hourly court rental at MLRC West facility at $10/hr for members. Guest fee at West is $18/person. Non-members pay higher rates.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Boxborough RecreationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMLRC offers tennis and pickleball instruction through Boxborough Recreation at 1100 Liberty Square Rd, Boxborough. Classes available for adults and juniors.
• Acton RecreationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMLRC provides Adult Pickleball and Adult Tennis classes through Acton Recreation at 19 Elm Street, Acton. Primary satellite market.
• AB Community EducationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTennis and pickleball instruction offered through AB Community Education at 15 Charter Road, Acton.
• Carlisle RecreationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecreation programs available through Carlisle Recreation at 66 Westford Street.
• Chelmsford Community EducationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMLRC partners with Chelmsford Community Education at 170 Dalton Road for local tennis/pickleball programs.
• Town of Harvard RecreationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPickleball and tennis programs available through Harvard Parks and Rec at Bromfield School courts.
• Town of Sudbury RecreationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrograms offered through Sudbury Rec at Fairbank Community Center. Also hosts pickleball at Fairbank Community Center.
• Town of Westford RecreationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMLRC program at Town of Westford, 9 Farmer Way. Middle school team practices at Stony Brook Middle School courts.
• Longfellow Club (Wayland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPickleball programs operated at Longfellow Club in Wayland during transition period while new facility under construction.
• Nashoba Brooks SchoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSummer camp HPC and JTC operate from Nashoba Brooks School in Concord (4 courts plus gym space for fitness training).
• River of Life Church (Nagog Park)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLand partnership at 45 Nagog Park where the new 14-court MLRC East facility is being constructed. Property subdivided for club use.
• Local Business SponsorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship opportunities available for local businesses to reach dedicated sports enthusiasts through tennis and pickleball programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Five Star Parks: Five Star Parks develops dedicated pickleball and active-lifestyle club facilities in growth markets. Compares to MLRC's pickleball programming and facility-build strategy, but without the legacy tennis program depth.

Broad incumbents

• Life Time Group Holdings: Life Time operates large multi-sport athletic clubs across the U.S. with significant tennis and pickleball programming as part of a broader fitness portfolio. Comparable in racquet sports offering but at much larger scale and national reach.
• The Bay Club Company: Bay Club operates premium racquet and fitness clubs across California and beyond with strong tennis programming and junior development pipelines. Comparable in racquet-centric private-club positioning with broader amenities and lifestyle features.
• Invited (formerly ClubCorp): Invited operates more than 200 private golf, country, athletic, and racquet clubs across the U.S. Overlaps with MLRC in private-membership racquet programming but at portfolio scale with broader amenities (golf, dining, events).

Others

• Selkirk Sport: Selkirk is a leading pickleball equipment brand stocked in the MLRC Pro Shop. Relevant as an adjacent pickleball supplier ecosystem participant rather than a competing facility operator.
• USTA (United States Tennis Association): USTA is the national governing body for tennis and provides the tournament and rating infrastructure (incl. Universal Tennis Rating) on which MLRC's competitive programming depends. Indirect ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Longfellow Clubs: Longfellow Clubs operates tennis, pickleball, and fitness facilities in Wayland and Natick, MA - directly comparable Massachusetts racquet/fitness club. MLRC explicitly partners with Longfellow in Wayland during its construction transition, evidencing direct market overlap.
• Dedham Health & Athletic Complex: Dedham Health operates a multi-sport athletic complex in Greater Boston offering tennis, squash, fitness, and aquatics under a membership model. Closely comparable Massachusetts-based racquet/fitness club competing for a similar suburban professional demographic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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M&A

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