North Houston, Texas
Tennis Lessons in North Houston, TX
North Houston players are 17.5 miles from the courts, roughly 31 minutes. North Houston is not one place. It is a stretch of unincorporated Harris County, and the management district that carries the name sits where I-45 meets Beltway 8, by Bush Intercontinental Airport. The neighborhoods we group under it run from 4.6 to 29.5 miles out, so read our 17.5 mile figure as a middle, not as your drive.
17.5 miles · 31 min drive
We coach Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Sunday, private lessons by arrangement.
Getting here
From North Houston to the courts
From the east side of the region the Hardy Toll Road does most of the work. It runs 21.9 miles from I-610 up to I-45 just south of the Harris–Montgomery county line, with exits at Beltway 8, Rankin Road and FM 1960 on the way. I-45 north is the free alternative.
North Houston to the courts
17.5 miles · 31 min
- Where Forest Oaks Swim & Racquet Club, 19023 Joanleigh Dr
- On site Six hard courts, lit for evening training
- Open Mon to Sat, Sunday for private lessons. Free parking.
Around North Houston
Playing out of North Houston
The main east-west road here answers to two names. Harris County added Cypress Creek Parkway as an alternate for FM 1960 between Aldine-Westfield and Highway 249. It was not a rename: the old name stays, and mail addressed to FM 1960 still arrives. The Northwest Houston Chamber chair backed it as an image upgrade, saying the area was "no longer a farm to market road."
There is no single district here. Aldine ISD covers much of it — Aldine itself, most of Greenspoint and East Aldine, parts of Airline, Acres Homes and Inwood Forest — and runs its administration from W.W. Thorne Blvd in 77073. But Ponderosa Forest is Spring ISD, Champions is Klein ISD, and the small community actually named North Houston is Cy-Fair. Check your street before you plan around a school day.
- Drive to the courts
- North Houston areas we cover
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Programs
Tennis lessons for North Houston players
Five programs, all on the same six hard courts. Players are placed by age and level in their first session.
- Private Tennis Lessons One-on-one coaching built around your game, your goals, and your pace.
- Kids Tennis Lessons Mini Tennis: the Red and Orange stages, on soft low-compression balls.
- Junior Tennis Lessons The Junior Academy: the Green and Yellow stages, from fundamentals to tournament play.
- Adult Tennis Lessons Group clinics for every level, from first racquet to league play.
- Elite Tennis Lessons For players committing to their tennis, not just keeping it up.
North Houston neighbourhoods our players drive in from
- Bammel Forest 4.6 mi · 12 min
- Bammel Timbers 4.9 mi · 13 min
- Bammel 5.1 mi · 12 min
- Westfield 5.8 mi · 11 min
- Greenwood Forest 9 mi · 26 min
- Aldine Meadows 12.2 mi · 19 min
- Aldine 12.9 mi · 17 min
- Northline Terrace 13.3 mi · 20 min
- Aldine City 14.2 mi · 23 min
- Northwest Park 14.6 mi · 23 min
- Northwest Green 15.2 mi · 23 min
- Melrose Gardens 15.3 mi · 19 min
- Highland Gardens 15.4 mi · 23 min
- Yale Gardens 15.4 mi · 21 min
- Highland Heights 15.5 mi · 21 min
- Highland Acres Homes 16.3 mi · 28 min
- Melrose Park 16.6 mi · 26 min
- Oak Cliff Place 16.8 mi · 46 min
- Westfield Estates 17.2 mi · 22 min
- Oaks of Inwood 17.3 mi · 28 min
- Inwood Pines 17.8 mi · 28 min
- Inwood West 17.8 mi · 28 min
- Inwood Forest 18.1 mi · 29 min
- Candlelight 18.2 mi · 28 min
- North Shore 18.2 mi · 31 min
- Garden Oaks 18.3 mi · 28 min
- Pinemont Plaza 18.6 mi · 25 min
- Candlelight Forest West 18.7 mi · 30 min
- Greenwood Village 18.9 mi · 27 min
- Kinwood 18.9 mi · 35 min
- Antoine Forest Estates 19.3 mi · 31 min
- Mount Houston 19.5 mi · 34 min
- Candlelight Oaks Village 19.9 mi · 30 min
- Oak Forest 20.4 mi · 29 min
- Rosslyn 20.5 mi · 39 min
- Scenic Woods 21.1 mi · 34 min
- Houston Heights 21.4 mi · 32 min
- North Shadydale 21.6 mi · 35 min
- Brookhollow 21.7 mi · 25 min
- Brookhollow West 21.7 mi · 25 min
- Shady Acres 22.1 mi · 35 min
- Wortham Falls 22.1 mi · 30 min
- Wortham Park 22.4 mi · 31 min
- Wortham Estates 22.6 mi · 31 min
- Scenic Woods Plaza 23 mi · 26 min
- Timber Grove Manor 23.1 mi · 27 min
- Monarch Oaks 23.7 mi · 51 min
- Carver Dale 24.1 mi · 30 min
- Fairbanks 24.6 mi · 31 min
- Settegast 25.3 mi · 46 min
- East Houston 28.2 mi · 39 min
- Wortham Grove 28.4 mi · 31 min
- Stude 28.6 mi · 55 min
- Central Park Northwest 29.5 mi · 32 min
- Inwood Park
- Northwest Crossing
Common questions
Tennis lessons in North Houston: common questions
Do you offer tennis lessons for players from North Houston?
Yes. Players from across North Houston train with us at Forest Oaks Swim & Racquet Club, 19023 Joanleigh Dr, Spring, TX 77388. We coach ages 4 to adult, from a first lesson through to tournament level.
How far is Rivera Tennis Academy from North Houston?
Forest Oaks Swim & Racquet Club is 17.5 miles from North Houston, roughly a 31 minute drive. We coach Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Sunday by arrangement for private lessons.
Which tennis lessons can North Houston players join?
All of them: private lessons, kids classes on the Red and Orange stages, junior groups, adult clinics, and elite training for competitive players. Groups are placed by age and level, so nobody trains in the wrong class.
Who coaches at Rivera Tennis Academy?
Our team is led by Alfredo Rivera, a former ATP and Davis Cup player from Chile with more than 30 years of coaching experience, alongside our assistant coaches.
How do North Houston players book a first lesson?
Call (855) 556-0450 or send a message through the contact page. Tell us the age, the level and the times that suit you, and we will place the player in the right group.
Google reviews
What players say
5.0 5.0 out of 5, from 24 Google ratings
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Rivera Tennis academy is the best of the best when it comes to Tennis lesson. My son started his lessons here in late August taking private lessons under Coach Devin!! This is the first of any sport my son is playing and we were bit unsure how he might like it. Coach Devin has proved us that these were just our mere concerns. Our son has thrived under Coach Devin’s leadership and training. He is soo patient with our son and works with him at his level. It’s only been few months but our son has come a long way in the world of tennis. Coach Devin is also a very kind and respectful young man! Thank you Ivett for assigning him as our son’s coach. You will never get judged here at the court. Everyone encourages and is kind to each other.
Susan Mathew
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I seriously wish I had found this place YEARS ago. They have great dedicated coaches who focus on technique while still making sure everyone in the class has a good time. Students are given time with different coaches (including conditioning!) And often get one-on-one attention. The biggest plus for me is that my kids and I can have our own classes at the same time...so everyone wins!
Gaby Dorough
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I can't say enough great things about this Rivera Tennis Academy! The coaches here are absolutely wonderful—each one brings a unique combination of expertise, passion, and positivity that makes learning both fun and effective. They truly care about the progress of each player, providing personalized attention and guidance tailored to individual needs. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, the coaches are always there to motivate you, offer constructive feedback, and help you achieve your goals. The atmosphere is welcoming and supportive, and I always leave feeling more confident in my skills. I highly recommend this academy to anyone looking to improve their tennis game or to even learn the game of tennis. Cheers-Tony
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Book a first lesson
Tell us the age, the level and the times that suit you, and we will put the player in the right group. It takes a minute.
Book a lessonNew to us? A first 30 minute session is free — call Ivett on (732) 678-7708 and she will set it up.
Rather talk it through?
Call and tell us the age, the level and what you want out of it. We will find the right group.
Call (855) 556-0450- Monday - Saturday8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- SundayAvailable for private lessons
Forest Oaks Swim & Racquet Club
19023 Joanleigh Dr, Spring, TX 77388
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