Life Long Tennis Academy
Where Players Grow & Thrive
At Life Long Tennis Academy, we believe tennis is more than just a sport—it's a lifelong skill that builds confidence, discipline, resilience, and community. East Bay's Premier Tennis Academy.
Founded by Coach Sammy, Life Long Tennis Academy provides professional tennis lessons for kids, teens, and adults throughout Berkeley, Oakland, Albany, Emeryville, El Cerrito, and the greater East Bay.
Whether you're picking up a racquet for the first time, returning to the game, or training for tournament competition, our experienced coaching team provides a structured, supportive, and high-energy environment where every player can succeed.
Our programs include:
Private Tennis Lessons
Semi-Private Lessons
Adult Group Classes
Junior Development Programs
Preschool Tennis
Summer & Holiday Camps
High Performance Training
USTA Junior Team Tennis (JTT)
School & Community Programs
Every lesson follows our proven Player Development Pathway, helping students build strong fundamentals, improve technique, develop match strategy, and gain the confidence to enjoy tennis for life.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple:
Help every player learn how to serve, rally, and play points with confidence.
We create a clear pathway for development through well-structured classes that emphasize:
Strong fundamentals
Consistent rallying skills
Match play and strategy
Physical fitness and movement
Mental toughness and confidence
Our Tennis Programs
Structured programs designed for every age and skill level
Our youth tennis programs are designed to introduce young players to the game while building strong fundamentals, coordination, and confidence. Classes focus on age-appropriate drills, skill development, and fun activities that help players grow at their own pace in a safe and encouraging environment.
Kids Tennis Programs
Our adult tennis programs are ideal for beginners, recreational players, and those looking to improve their technique and overall fitness. Sessions focus on stroke development, movement, consistency, and match play in a relaxed and supportive setting.
Adult Tennis Programs
Private tennis lessons offer one-on-one coaching tailored to each player’s individual goals and skill level. These sessions are perfect for players who want focused instruction, faster improvement, or help with specific areas of their game.
Private Tennis Lessons
Our Pickleball Programs
Structured programs designed for every age and skill level
Lead by Coach Chris
Our youth Pickleball programs are designed to introduce young players to the game while building strong fundamentals, coordination, and confidence. Classes focus on age-appropriate drills, skill development, and fun activities that help players grow at their own pace in a safe and encouraging environment.
Kids PicklBall Programs
Our adult Pickleball programs are ideal for beginners, recreational players, and those looking to improve their technique and overall fitness. Sessions focus on stroke development, movement, consistency, and match play in a relaxed and supportive setting.
Adult PicklBall Programs
Private Pickleball lessons offer one-on-one coaching tailored to each player’s individual goals and skill level. These sessions are perfect for players who want focused instruction, faster improvement, or help with specific areas of their game.
Private Tennis Lessons
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