Overview
The Johnson High Performance Tennis Academy is an outdoor tennis academy in Brooklyn, New York, located at Cooper Park in the Williamsburg neighborhood. The Johnson High Performance Tennis Academy is a membership-based club. The Johnson High Performance Tennis Academy is one of 8 tennis academies (51 tennis venues in total) in Brooklyn — nearby options include New York City Tennis Club (0 m away) and Cooper Park Tennis Courts (1.2 km away).
What players say Mixed reviews
Players find The Johnson High Performance Tennis Academy a place to improve tennis skills with coach Lendale Johnson, who is praised for teaching and encouragement. However, many reviews criticize poor business practices including canceled or missed lessons, difficulty booking courts, lack of dedicated courts, and issues with refunds. The facility mainly operates lessons on public courts rather than dedicated courts.
Lendale Johnson is the known and sole coach, often praised for his teaching skills, patience, and ability to boost beginner confidence and technique. Players report positive private and group lessons focused on fundamentals and game improvement. However, coaching quality is seen as hit-or-miss by some, with complaints about missed lessons and unprofessional behavior.
Booking is problematic; appointments are on public courts, which are often fully booked and cause lesson cancellations. The coach does not secure courts and lessons depend on availability of public courts. The online booking system is confusing and often fails, creating frustration. Customers report poor communication and difficulty scheduling.
Lessons take place on public outdoor courts rather than private courts; exact number and surface type are not mentioned. There is no indication of dedicated courts owned or guaranteed by the academy, causing access and scheduling challenges.
Some pay upfront for packages expecting dedicated lessons and courts but many experience cancellations and poor follow-through. Several customers report paying for lessons they never received and having difficulty obtaining refunds, leading to dissatisfaction about value and trust.
Lendale is described as positive and encouraging by those who have lessons, attracting beginners and players of various levels. However, some reviews describe a lack of professionalism and accountability from the owner, contributing to an inconsistent atmosphere.
Hours & Popular Times
- Thursday · Today 7 AM–11 PM
- Friday 7 AM–11 PM
- Saturday 7 AM–11 PM
- Sunday 8 AM–5 PM
- Monday 7 AM–11 PM
- Tuesday 7 AM–11 PM
- Wednesday 7 AM–11 PM
Programs
Junior day camp focuses on hand-eye coordination, swing path development, educational tennis knowledge, games, and drills; the high performance junior program includes 10 classes of 60 minutes.
Adult drop-in group classes include cardio drills, footwork training, running shots, competitive games, and mentality training; scheduling is coordinated through a WhatsApp group chat.
Coaching Staff 1 instructors
Social & Leagues
Queers on the Courts event with free drinks.