7 Tennis Academies in Georgia
Georgia is home to 7 full-time and elite tennis academies in this directory, spread across 6 cities including Norcross, Peachtree Corners, Marietta. 1 offer full or supervised boarding, and 1 integrate on-site academics. Published annual tuition among Georgia academies ranges from $10,000/yr to $48,000/yr.
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Georgia's college tennis pipeline is one of the strongest in the country: the University of Georgia has won six NCAA men's team titles (1985, 1987, 1999, 2001, 2007, 2008) and eight women's national titles, most recently a dominant 4-0 sweep of No. 2 Texas A&M in 2025. Georgia alumnus John Isner won the 2005 NCAA doubles title before going on to a long ATP career. In Rome, the Rome Tennis Center at Berry College — recognized as a USTA Outstanding Facility with 57 courts across 30 acres — hosts an ATP Challenger Tour event and a $60,000 USTA Pro Circuit women's event, and has been selected to host the NCAA Division III Championships in 2027 and 2028. Junior competition runs through USTA Georgia, a state association within USTA Southern, the largest of the USTA's 17 sections.
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Filter further →GAC High Performance Tennis Academy
Norcross, GA · Georgia
Norcross boarding academy with college-prep academics, 8 courts and supervised home boarding for serious juniors.
Life Time Tennis Academy
Peachtree Corners, GA · Georgia
Nationwide club-embedded high performance pathway with serious coaching and full service facilities in Georgia.
North End Tennis Academy
Marietta, GA · Georgia
Metro Atlanta commuter academy delivering structured, price-transparent coaching with certified safety-verified staff.
Rome Tennis Center at Berry College
Rome, GA · Georgia
Cliff Drysdale Tennis-managed 63-court complex on 30 acres, with transparent published junior program rates.
Savannah Tennis Academy
Savannah, GA · Georgia
Savannah's first independent tennis academy, known for its proprietary "Tenoga" movement/mind-body training module.
Tenacity Tennis Academy
Marietta, GA · Georgia
PTR coach Phillip Beard's 25-year East Cobb program, using 4K video analysis for USTA and varsity prep.
Universal Tennis Academy Atlanta
Decatur, GA · Georgia
Seven-location Atlanta network teaching 20,000+ players a year, with 300+ alumni playing college tennis over 27 years.
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Why Train in Georgia
Georgia's warm climate supports extensive outdoor training across most of the year, and the state's junior pathway runs through USTA Georgia, part of USTA Southern — the USTA's largest section by membership. The University of Georgia's tennis program is a genuine structural advantage for in-state juniors: with six men's and eight women's national championships, it's one of the most decorated programs in NCAA history, giving committed Georgia players a realistic, elite, in-state college target. The Rome Tennis Center at Berry College adds something few states can offer at this scale — a single 57-court facility hosting actual ATP Challenger and USTA Pro Circuit professional events, giving Georgia juniors direct exposure to professional-level tennis without leaving the state.
Court Surfaces in Georgia
Hard courts dominate junior training across Georgia's academies, matching the US Open and most college competition. The Rome Tennis Center at Berry College, the state's marquee facility, runs on USTA-standard asphalt hard courts across its 57 courts, reinforcing hard courts as the default surface for serious Georgia training rather than clay or grass.
How to Choose an Academy in Georgia
- Full-time vs. part-time programs
- Georgia's academy landscape leans toward day and after-school programs serving Atlanta-area families rather than full-time boarding operations — confirm a program's actual model before assuming otherwise.
- Boarding availability
- True boarding is uncommon among Georgia academies — most programs are built for local and metro-area players, so confirm early if a residential option is what your family actually needs.
- Coach-to-player ratio
- Georgia has a mix of large club-based programs and smaller boutique academies — ask how training groups are actually structured day to day rather than relying on a program's general marketing.
- Tournament schedule integration
- Confirm how a program connects to USTA Georgia's sanctioned tournament calendar and how far regular travel actually is, particularly for families outside the Atlanta metro area.
- College placement track record
- With the University of Georgia fielding one of the most decorated programs in NCAA history, ask any academy for specific alumni placements — a named, verifiable track record is a stronger signal than general "college pathway" marketing.
Georgia Tennis Academy FAQs
How many tennis academies are in Georgia?
This directory currently lists 7 full-time and elite tennis academies in Georgia, including programs based in Norcross. Use the filters below to narrow by program type, court surface, or pricing tier.
Are there boarding tennis academies in Georgia?
Yes — 1 of the Georgia academies listed here offer full or supervised boarding, letting players train full-time without relocating alone. Filter by "Boarding" on the academy cards below to see them.
Do Georgia tennis academies offer on-site academics?
1 of the Georgia academies listed integrate on-site or partner academics (accredited schooling alongside training). Others expect students to attend a separate local school or homeschool program.
What does it cost to attend a tennis academy in Georgia?
Pricing varies by academy from budget day programs to elite full-boarding tuition. Where an academy publishes verified pricing, it's shown directly on its profile; where it isn't published, we mark it "Unverified" or "Contact for pricing" rather than estimate.
How do I compare tennis academies in Georgia to other states?
Use the state dropdown in the search bar or the "Browse by State" page to jump between state directories, or clear the state filter on the main Academies page to compare programs nationwide by surface, program type, and pricing tier.
Can junior players watch professional tennis in Georgia?
Yes — the Rome Tennis Center at Berry College hosts an ATP Challenger Tour event (Georgia's Rome Challenger) and a $60,000 USTA Pro Circuit women's event, giving Georgia juniors direct access to professional tennis. The facility has also been selected to host the NCAA Division III Championships in 2027 and 2028.
Is the University of Georgia a strong option for college tennis?
Yes — UGA has won six NCAA men's team championships and eight women's national titles, including a 2025 women's title over Texas A&M, making it one of the most decorated programs in NCAA tennis history. Georgia alumnus John Isner won the 2005 NCAA doubles championship before a long ATP career.