Competitive Adult Tennis in Lansing & Mid-Michigan
Adult competitive tennis in the Lansing area is coordinated by the Western Michigan Tennis Association (WMTA), the USTA Midwest district whose territory includes Ingham, Clinton, and Eaton counties along with the greater Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Muskegon areas. The WMTA organizes USTA League play at all NTRP levels from 2.5 through 5.0, including Adult 18 & Over, 40 & Over, 55 & Over, and 65 & Over divisions for men's, women's, and mixed doubles, with teams advancing through USTA Midwest to state and sectional championships. Court One Athletic Clubs (Okemos and Lansing) and the Michigan Athletic Club (MAC) Lansing are the primary host facilities for USTA league matches and travel teams, both running active year-round indoor league seasons. Lansing's tennis community draws a distinctive player base -- state government professionals, Michigan State faculty and staff, medical and legal professionals, and engaged suburban families from Okemos, Haslett, DeWitt, Holt, and Grand Ledge -- that collectively sustain strong league participation across all NTRP levels. The Court One Memorial tournament (Level 4 USTA-sanctioned) is a long-running annual event in the Lansing area that draws players from across the district.
For current WTN and USTA rankings and the Western Michigan adult league schedule, visit the Western Michigan Adult League page or the USTA Midwest Section.
Junior Tennis Development in the Lansing Area
Junior tennis development in the Lansing area is anchored by Court One Athletic Clubs' long-running junior program and complemented by active programming at the Michigan Athletic Club. The Western Michigan Tennis Association coordinates USTA Junior Team Tennis and junior tournaments throughout the region, with the district's premier junior event, the WMTA Junior District Championships, held each June at historic Stowe Stadium at Kalamazoo College. Okemos-based Court One also hosted the USTA/Midwest Closed (formerly the USTA/Western Closed) junior championships for many years under tournament director Rick Ferman.
Junior Programs & Training Facilities
Two-location operation -- East (Okemos) and North (Lansing) -- with 8 indoor cushioned-asphalt courts total. Junior Development progresses through Quick Start, Junior Competitive, and the Wolf Pack elite program for players seeking Midwest or national rankings. Permanent 10-and-under boundary lines on every court. 1991 USTA National Member Organization of the Year.
13 tennis courts (10 indoor, 3 outdoor) on Hannah Blvd. Year-round junior program running Orange Ball 1 & 2 (ages 7-8), Green Ball 1 & 2 (ages 9-10), and advanced junior pathways. Adult travel teams, USTA leagues, cardio tennis, and live-ball classes complete the tennis program. No court fees for members.
Opened January 17, 1986 as a $1.9 million, 69,000 sq-ft facility. Houses 8 indoor courts with permanent seating for 1,200. Home to MSU's Big Ten men's and women's tennis teams; also open to the public with a no-membership "pay as you play" model. Offers USTA-certified instruction, travel teams, classes, leagues, and permanent court time. A separate 20-court MSU Outdoor Tennis Center opened in 1996 on Wilson Road in East Lansing for outdoor varsity play and public use.
Todd Martin Youth Leadership
Lansing, MI
Founded by East Lansing native and former ATP World No. 4 Todd Martin with his longtime junior coach Rick Ferman. Provides low-cost, accessible tennis programming for Lansing-area youth, including a USTA/NJTL chapter and leadership development programs. In March 2025, the program received a $56,700 grant from the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) to expand its After School Riddle Program and all-day summer program.
WMTA Junior Team Tennis
Ingham / Clinton / Eaton Counties
The Western Michigan Tennis Association coordinates
USTA Junior Team Tennis leagues for boys and girls ages 6-18 across Mid- and Western Michigan. Local champions advance through the WMTA District Championships to the USTA/Midwest Sectional Championships.
For current USTA junior tournament results and standings, visit the USTA Midwest Section junior tournaments page.
High School Tennis Programs in the Lansing Area
High school tennis in the Lansing area is governed by the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA). Most public schools across Ingham, Clinton, and Eaton counties compete in the Capital Area Activities Conference (CAAC), which is organized into three enrollment-based divisions: CAAC Blue (largest schools), CAAC Red, and CAAC White. In Michigan's Lower Peninsula, MHSAA boys tennis is a fall sport (practice begins in August, state finals in October) and girls tennis is a spring sport (practice begins in March, state finals in late May/early June). State tournaments are held in four divisions (D1-D4) based on school enrollment.
- East Lansing Trojans (East Lansing) -- MHSAA, CAAC Blue -- One of Mid-Michigan's most decorated tennis programs; Todd Martin won his MHSAA Class A #1 singles state championship here in 1987 before going on to Northwestern (where he was named 1990 Big Ten Player of the Year) and an ATP World No. 4 ranking.
- Okemos Wolves (Okemos) -- MHSAA, CAAC Blue -- Perennial CAAC contender drawing on one of the region's most tennis-active suburban communities; strong boys and girls programs with consistent playoff appearances.
- DeWitt Panthers (DeWitt) -- MHSAA, CAAC Blue -- Clinton County program; one of the most consistently competitive CAAC Blue schools with active boys and girls tennis.
- Holt Rams (Holt) -- MHSAA, CAAC Blue -- South Lansing program in the CAAC Blue with competitive boys and girls tennis drawing from the Holt and Delhi Township communities.
- Grand Ledge Comets (Grand Ledge) -- MHSAA, CAAC Blue -- One of the largest CAAC Blue schools; Eaton County program with competitive boys and girls tennis west of the capital.
- Waverly Warriors (Lansing) -- MHSAA, CAAC Blue -- West Lansing CAAC Blue program serving the Waverly community with active boys and girls tennis competition.
- Everett Vikings (Lansing) -- MHSAA, CAAC Blue -- Lansing School District program in the CAAC Blue with boys and girls tennis representing the south-central Lansing community.
- Haslett Vikings (Haslett) -- MHSAA, CAAC Red -- Ingham County program in the CAAC Red with competitive boys and girls tennis serving the community northeast of East Lansing.
- Mason Bulldogs (Mason) -- MHSAA, CAAC Red -- Ingham County program in the CAAC Red serving the Mason community south of Lansing.
- St. Johns Redwings (St. Johns) -- MHSAA, CAAC Red -- Clinton County program in the CAAC Red serving the St. Johns community in the northern Mid-Michigan corridor.
- Williamston Hornets (Williamston) -- MHSAA, CAAC Red -- Ingham County program in the CAAC Red with competitive tennis east of Okemos.
- Lansing Catholic Cougars (Lansing) -- MHSAA, CAAC White -- Private Catholic school program competing in the CAAC White division.
Governing Bodies:
MHSAA -- Michigan High School Athletic Association ·
CAAC -- Capital Area Activities Conference
Collegiate Tennis in the Lansing Area
The Lansing area's varsity collegiate tennis presence is built around Michigan State University, whose Big Ten men's and women's programs captured national attention in April 2026 when the men's team clinched the Big Ten regular-season championship for the first time since 1967 -- nearly a 59-year drought. Lansing Community College, an NJCAA member in the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA), does not currently sponsor a varsity tennis program.
Michigan State University
Big Ten
NCAA Division I, Big Ten Conference. In April 2026, head coach Harry Jadun led MSU men's tennis to the program's first Big Ten regular-season championship since 1967 -- clinched with a comeback win over Purdue on April 19, 2026, at the MSU Tennis Center. Senior Ozan Baris clinched the match-winning point at No. 3 singles and was named Big Ten Co-Player of the Week. Home matches are hosted at the MSU Tennis Center on Mt. Hope Road (8 indoor courts, seating for 1,200) with the 20-court MSU Outdoor Tennis Center on Wilson Road available for outdoor matches.
Note: Lansing Community College competes in the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) as a member of the NJCAA but does not currently field a varsity tennis team. Its nine varsity sports are women's basketball, softball, cross country, outdoor track, and volleyball, plus men's baseball, basketball, cross country, and outdoor track.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennis in Lansing & East Lansing
Where can I play tennis in Lansing, MI? +
Court One Athletic Clubs (
courtone.com) operates two locations -- East in Okemos and North on Lake Lansing Road -- with 8 indoor cushioned-asphalt courts combined, year-round junior and adult programming, and USTA travel teams. The
Michigan Athletic Club (MAC) Lansing (
themac.org) on Hannah Blvd offers 13 tennis courts (10 indoor, 3 outdoor). The
MSU Tennis Center at 3571 E. Mt. Hope Rd is home to Michigan State's Big Ten programs and offers 8 indoor courts open to the public -- no membership required. MSU also operates a separate 20-court outdoor tennis complex on Wilson Road, available to the public when not in use by the varsity teams. Public courts are maintained by
East Lansing Parks and Recreation (including Patriarche Park) and the City of Lansing. The
Country Club of Lansing also offers tennis as part of its broader private-club amenities.
Which USTA district covers the Lansing area? +
The Lansing, East Lansing, and Okemos area is part of the Western Michigan Tennis Association (WMTA), a district within the USTA Midwest Section. The WMTA coordinates adult USTA leagues, junior tournaments, the WMTA Junior District Championships (held each June at Stowe Stadium at Kalamazoo College), and community tennis development across the district. Lansing-area USTA participating clubs include the MSU Tennis Center, Michigan Athletic Club Lansing, Court One Athletic Club East (Okemos), and Court One Athletic Club North (Lansing).
What is Michigan State University's role in the Lansing tennis community? +
Michigan State University is central to Mid-Michigan tennis. The MSU Spartans field NCAA Division I men's and women's tennis in the Big Ten Conference, and in April 2026 the men's team captured its first Big Ten regular-season championship since 1967 under head coach Harry Jadun. The MSU Tennis Center on Mt. Hope Road (8 indoor courts, seating for 1,200) hosts home matches, and the separate MSU Outdoor Tennis Center on Wilson Road (20 courts) serves as the outdoor varsity venue. Both facilities are listed as USTA participating clubs by the WMTA. MSU's presence shapes local tennis culture -- coaching standards, playing benchmarks, and junior aspirations are all influenced by having a nationally competitive Big Ten program in the metro.
Can you play tennis year-round in Lansing? +
Yes. Court One Athletic Clubs' combined 8 indoor courts (Okemos and Lansing), the Michigan Athletic Club's 10 indoor courts on Hannah Blvd, and the MSU Tennis Center's 8 indoor courts combine for 26 indoor courts in the Lansing metro -- one of the deepest indoor-tennis footprints in mid-Michigan. Michigan winters make sustained outdoor tennis impractical from November through April, and these indoor facilities bridge the gap. Outdoor tennis runs from May through October, with spring and early fall offering ideal conditions.
Does Lansing offer USTA leagues? +
Yes. The
Western Michigan Tennis Association (WMTA) coordinates USTA league play across Ingham, Clinton, Eaton, and surrounding counties at NTRP levels from 2.5 through 5.0, in formats including mixed doubles, Adult 18 & Over, 40 & Over, 55 & Over, and 65 & Over divisions. Teams advance through USTA Midwest to state and sectional championships. Court One Athletic Clubs and the Michigan Athletic Club Lansing are the primary Lansing-area host facilities for USTA league matches. Find
doubles leagues and
match play through
Tennis Circuits®.
Are there notable pros with Lansing-area roots? +
Todd Martin -- former ATP World No. 4 (Sept. 13, 1999), 1994 Australian Open and 1999 US Open finalist, 1995 Davis Cup champion, and current Tournament Director for the Western & Southern Open (Cincinnati Open) and Head of Tennis for Beemok Sports and Entertainment -- moved to Lansing at age 10 (1980) and trained under longtime coach Rick Ferman. He won the MHSAA Class A #1 singles state championship at East Lansing High School in 1987, then starred at Northwestern as 1989 Big Ten Freshman of the Year and 1990 Big Ten Player of the Year -- leading NU to its first Big Ten team title since 1961 -- before turning pro in 1990. After retiring in 2004, Martin coached Mardy Fish and Novak Djokovic (2009-10) and served as CEO of the International Tennis Hall of Fame from 2014 until early 2023. He founded the Todd Martin Youth Leadership nonprofit in Lansing in the 1990s with Rick Ferman to expand tennis access for local youth.
Are the clubs listed affiliated with Tennis Circuits®? +
