Cross Courts is an international tennis academy offering professional lessons and unique tennis experiences to expats and locals in Amsterdam.

Explore our schedule of upcoming classes and events — and sign up today to take your game further.

Developing children through tennis

We offer tennis group lessons for children ages 4 to 17, from complete beginners to talented young athletes. We focus on technical development, confidence, and creating a lifelong love for the sport.

Tennis for every level

We offer a variety of group lessons designed to help adults of all levels improve their skills, stay active, and enjoy the game in a welcoming diverse environment.

Unforgettable tennis experiences

From clinics and camps to tournaments and retreats, we organize and host events which combine expert coaching, fun, and community-building.

Aug 19–Oct 28, 2026

Wednesday Children’s Class

Orange

Aug 19–Oct 28, 2026

Wednesday School Pick Up Class (AICS)

Red- 1 hour class

Aug 19–Oct 28, 2026

Wednesday Children’s Class

Red 1 hour Class

Aug 24–Oct 26, 2026

Monday Children’s Class

Green

Aug 25–Oct 27, 2026

Tuesday Children’s Class (MYP)

Green level

Aug 26–Oct 28, 2026

Wednesday School Pick Up Class (AICS)

Red/Orange (2 groups 1.5 hour class)

Sep 6–27 2026

Adult Sunday Intermediate

Group Class

Sep 6–27 2026

Sunday Advanced

Group Class

Sep 7–28 2026

Adult Monday Intermediate

Group Class

Details

Sep 8–Oct 27, 2026

Tuesday Children’s Class

Red, Orange , Green level ( 3 groups)

Details

Sep 15–Oct 27, 2026

Tuesday School Pick Up Class (AICS)

Red, Orange and Green level (3 groups)

Details

Stay tuned — we are always updating our offerings!

Children on the court

Our coaching team combines competitive experience, professional coaching expertise, and a passion for helping players of all ages reach their potential.

Farah

Farah Fernandez

Farah is the founder of Cross Courts and an experienced, certified tennis coach. She represented her country at Under-18 ITF tournaments across Africa and was among the top female players in East Africa of her generation. She coaches players of all ages and levels, with a strong focus on technical development, refining technique, and player progression. She has helped many young players progress into the Dutch national programme.

Ivan

Ivan Figueroa

Ivan is a partner and coach at Cross Courts. With over 15 years of coaching experience, he specializes in player development, tennis biomechanics, performance enhancement, and injury prevention. He has worked with players of all levels, including high-performance groups in Colombia that have achieved national victories. His coaching philosophy combines technical excellence, transparency, and resilience, with a strong focus on performance and long-term player development.

Interested in private lessons or have any questions? Reach out to us through our contact form and we'll come back to you.

Participants on the court