Spotlight on the Boca Raton Tennis Community
Boca Raton's tennis community is defined by world-class coaching, year-round outdoor play, and a remarkable concentration of talent for a city its size. The Evert Tennis Academy and Rick Macci Tennis Academy have helped shape Grand Slam champions and world No. 1 players, while NCAA programs at FAU and Lynn keep the competitive level high. From private country clubs and public park courts to elite academies, Boca Raton offers tennis at every level. Many local players compete in tournaments and doubles leagues organized through Tennis Circuits®.
The Landmarks: Boca Raton's Iconic Tennis Institutions
Two globally renowned academies and a homegrown Grand Slam champion anchor the story of tennis in Boca Raton.
The Evert Tennis Academy was founded in 1996 by 18-time Grand Slam champion Chris Evert and her brother John Evert, who serves as director. Set in the Mission Bay area of west Boca Raton with a mix of hard and clay courts, the academy has developed more than 15 Grand Slam participants and over 100 Division I college athletes, blending technical, tactical, mental, and physical training in the Evert family tradition.
The Rick Macci Tennis Academy, based at the Rick Macci Tennis Center in Boca Raton, is led by USPTA Hall of Fame coach Rick Macci, who relocated his academy to the city in the early 1990s. Macci is one of the most influential developmental coaches in tennis history, having worked with Andy Roddick, Venus and Serena Williams, Jennifer Capriati, and Maria Sharapova early in their careers — a story partly dramatized in the film King Richard. The center's hard courts, including indoor options, remain open to the public.
Andy Roddick is Boca Raton's homegrown champion. Raised in the city and developed in part under Rick Macci, Roddick won the 2003 US Open, reached world No. 1, and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2017 — a lasting symbol of Boca Raton's outsized influence on the modern game.
Notable Tennis Programs and Figures Associated with Boca Raton
Boca Raton has produced and supported some of the most influential names and institutions in American tennis.
Program / Figure
Affiliation
Level / Era
Highlight
Home / Area
Andy Roddick
Boca Raton (raised)
World #1, 2000s
2003 US Open champion; International Tennis Hall of Famer (2017)
Boca Raton
Evert Tennis Academy
Academy (founded 1996)
Chris & John Evert
15+ Grand Slam participants and 100+ Division I college athletes developed
West Boca (Mission Bay)
Rick Macci Tennis Academy
Academy / USPTA HOF coach
Developmental
Macci developed Roddick, the Williams sisters, Capriati & Sharapova; featured in King Richard
Boca Raton
FAU Owls
NCAA Division I — American Conf.
Modern
Record-breaking 2025 women's season: No. 27 nationally, undefeated regular season, NCAA Tournament
Boca Raton
Lynn Fighting Knights
NCAA Division II — Sunshine State
Modern
Longtime D-II national power across sports, with a competitive Sunshine State tennis program
Boca Raton
High School Tennis Programs in Boca Raton
Boca Raton high school tennis is governed by the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA), which organizes schools into four classifications (1A–4A) by enrollment. Both boys' and girls' tennis are spring sports in Florida, advancing through district and regional rounds to the FHSAA State Championships in the Orlando area. Boca Raton fields a strong mix of public and independent (private) school tennis programs across southern Palm Beach County.
| Program |
League |
Program Notes |
Saint Andrew's School Scots
FHSAA · Boca Raton
|
Independent (FHSAA) |
A leading Boca Raton college-preparatory school with a strong athletics tradition, including competitive tennis. |
Boca Raton Community Bobcats
FHSAA · Boca Raton
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Public (FHSAA) |
The city's flagship public high school, regularly fielding boys' and girls' tennis teams. |
Spanish River Sharks
FHSAA · Boca Raton
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Public (FHSAA) |
A large east Boca public high school with active tennis programs. |
West Boca & Olympic Heights
FHSAA · West Boca Raton
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Public (FHSAA) |
West Boca Raton and Olympic Heights add to a deep public-school tennis scene in the city's western suburbs. |
Public & Independent Schools
FHSAA · South Palm Beach County
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Public & Independent |
Boca Raton's mix of public and private (independent) schools, including nearby Pine Crest's Boca campus, adds depth to high school tennis across the region. |
Collegiate Tennis Programs in Boca Raton
Boca Raton is one of the few cities with both NCAA Division I and Division II tennis within its limits, with more programs a short drive south.
Program
Division & Conference
Area
Notes
Team Links
FAU Owls
NCAA Division I — American Conf.
Boca Raton
Florida Atlantic women's tennis had a program-record 2025 season: No. 27 nationally, undefeated regular season, and an NCAA Tournament berth
Lynn Fighting Knights
NCAA Division II — Sunshine State
Boca Raton
A longtime Division II national power across sports, competing in the tennis-rich Sunshine State Conference
Nearby Programs
NCAA D-I & D-II
Greater Miami
University of Miami (ACC) and FIU (Division I), plus D-II powers Barry and Nova Southeastern, all a short drive south
Regional programs
Together, these programs give Boca Raton-area student-athletes college tennis pathways across NCAA Division I and Division II competition close to home.
Tennis Across the Boca Raton Area
Boca Raton tennis is spread across the city and southern Palm Beach County, each area with its own mix of academies, private clubs, college venues, and public courts.
- West Boca & Mission Bay — The academy core, home to the Evert Tennis Academy and the Rick Macci Tennis Center, plus large suburban clubs and public courts.
- Central Boca & Downtown — Country-club tennis, city public courts at parks such as Patch Reef Park, and easy access to FAU.
- East Boca & the Beaches — Beachside clubs and resort tennis near the coast, along with Spanish River-area public play.
- Lynn University & North Boca — College tennis at Lynn University and surrounding club and community courts.
- Nearby Delray Beach — Just north, the Delray Beach Tennis Center hosts the ATP Tour's Delray Beach Open each winter.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennis in Boca Raton, FL
Where can I play tennis in Boca Raton?
Boca Raton has one of the deepest tennis scenes in the country, with year-round outdoor play. The city is home to two of the world's best-known training centers — the Evert Tennis Academy and the Rick Macci Tennis Academy — along with private country clubs, public courts at city parks such as Patch Reef Park, and college facilities at Florida Atlantic University and Lynn University. Adult and junior play is coordinated through USTA Florida, and clubs offer leagues, lessons, and tournaments throughout the year.
What tennis academies are in Boca Raton?
Boca Raton is home to two of the most famous tennis academies in the world. The Evert Tennis Academy, founded in 1996 by 18-time Grand Slam champion Chris Evert and her brother John Evert, is located in the Mission Bay area and has developed more than 15 Grand Slam participants and over 100 Division I college players. The Rick Macci Tennis Academy, based at the Rick Macci Tennis Center, is run by USPTA Hall of Fame coach Rick Macci, who developed Andy Roddick, Venus and Serena Williams, Jennifer Capriati, and Maria Sharapova early in their careers.
Does Boca Raton have USTA leagues or junior tennis programs?
Yes. Boca Raton is part of USTA Florida — one of the 17 sections of the USTA — with active adult leagues, junior development, and sanctioned tournaments across Palm Beach County year-round. The city's academies, clubs, and public facilities run extensive junior programming, and the nearby Delray Beach Open brings ATP Tour tennis to the area each winter. Clubs also organize doubles leagues, tournaments, and private lessons through Tennis Circuits®.
What colleges in Boca Raton have NCAA tennis programs?
Boca Raton is home to two NCAA tennis schools. Florida Atlantic University (FAU) competes at the Division I level in the American Conference; its women's tennis team had a record-breaking 2025 season, finishing ranked No. 27 nationally, going undefeated in the regular season, and reaching the NCAA Tournament. Lynn University is an NCAA Division II power in the Sunshine State Conference with a long tradition of national success across its athletic program. The University of Miami (ACC) and FIU are also a short drive south.
What makes Boca Raton tennis unique compared to other cities?
Boca Raton is one of the most important tennis-training hubs in the world. Few cities its size can claim two academies of the stature of the Evert Tennis Academy and the Rick Macci Tennis Academy, which together have shaped Grand Slam champions and world No. 1 players including Andy Roddick — who was raised in Boca Raton. Add NCAA tennis at FAU and Lynn, a deep private-club tradition, warm year-round weather, and the nearby Delray Beach Open, and Boca Raton offers a tennis culture that punches far above its size.
Are there tennis lessons or camps available in Boca Raton?
Yes. Boca Raton's academies, clubs, and public facilities offer private and group lessons, seasonal camps, and clinics for players of all ages and skill levels, with outdoor play available every month of the year. The Evert Tennis Academy and Rick Macci Tennis Academy both run high-performance junior programs and camps. Tennis Circuits® Summer Camps and Clinics are also available through tenniscircuits.com, providing structured junior and adult programming for the Boca Raton community throughout the year.
Who has trained in Boca Raton?
Boca Raton has been a training base for many of the sport's biggest names. Rick Macci coached Andy Roddick, Venus and Serena Williams, Jennifer Capriati, and Maria Sharapova — a story partly dramatized in the film King Richard — and continues to teach at the Rick Macci Tennis Center in Boca Raton. The Evert Tennis Academy, founded by Chris and John Evert, has developed more than 15 Grand Slam participants and over 100 Division I college athletes. Andy Roddick, the 2003 US Open champion and former world No. 1, was raised in Boca Raton.
Are the clubs listed affiliated with Tennis Circuits®?
This directory lists publicly available information about tennis clubs in Boca Raton, FL. Some clubs on this list use the Tennis Circuits® software platform, which provides clubs with the ability to run Tournaments, Doubles Leagues, Match Play, Summer Camps, Clinics, Lessons, JTT, Leagues, and Tennis Circuits® Club Edition. Tennis Circuits® is an official USTA Connect Partner — View Press Release (PDF).
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