Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely not! Evolution Tennis Academy is open to ALL players from every school and community in the Treasure Valley. We are hosted at Eagle High School's tennis courts, but our programs welcome everyone. This is one of the most important things to know about us — we changed our name from Eagle Tennis Academy specifically to make this clearer.

Our summer programs primarily serve junior players ages 10–18 across multiple age-appropriate groups. Private lessons are available for all ages, including adults. If you have a younger child interested in starting earlier, contact us — we'll help you find the right fit.

No! We have groups for every skill level, from players who have never picked up a racket to tournament-level competitors. Our coaches will help place you in the right group during registration. When in doubt, contact us and we'll make sure you're in the right program.

Players are grouped by a combination of age and skill level. We use a brief assessment process for new players to make sure everyone is in the right group. Groups are kept at excellent coach-to-player ratios — typically 4–6 players per coach.

Yes! We pro-rate fees for players joining mid-session when space is available. Contact us to check current availability and we'll make it work.

Summer 2026 runs for 11 weeks — May 25 through August 6 — with daily clinics Monday through Thursday. View the full schedule or contact us to register.

Summer 2026 is "The Year of Doubles." Every player will train in Australian formation (I-formation) all summer, practice mandatory serve-and-volley on every point, and develop poaching and net domination skills. This is very different from our 2025 singles curriculum — and incredibly powerful for developing complete tennis athletes. Learn more about the doubles curriculum.

Yes! Our 2025 Level-Based Singles Point Construction curriculum is preserved as a living resource and foundational methodology. It's taught in private lessons and forms the strategic backbone of all ETA coaching. Read the full curriculum here.

All summer programs are held at Eagle High School Tennis Courts, 574 N Park Ln, Eagle, ID 83616. Easy to access, plenty of parking, excellent facilities.

Yes! Spring clinics run April–May 2026 on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons (4:00–6:00 PM). Two tracks: Advanced Stroke Development (ages 13+) and Elite Tournament Training. Contact us for spring registration details.

• Tennis racquet (we have demo racquets available for beginners)
• Court shoes — proper tennis shoes, not running shoes
• Water bottle — bring plenty, especially for summer heat
• Sunscreen — Idaho summer sun is intense
• Athletic clothing — comfortable, moisture-wicking
• Tennis bag to carry your gear

We monitor conditions closely. For excessive heat, lightning, or severe weather, we adjust schedules and communicate changes via email and text to all registered families. Safety is always the priority. Starting November 2026, Racket Matrix will provide indoor training year-round — eliminating weather disruptions entirely!

We maintain excellent ratios throughout all programs. Most clinics have 4–6 players per coach, with smaller groups (3–4 players) for advanced tournament training groups. This is one of our most important quality standards.

Yes, with 24-hour advance notice, you can schedule a make-up session within the same month. Make-ups are subject to availability in appropriate skill-level groups. We understand life gets busy — just communicate with us and we'll work something out.

Yes! We offer sibling discounts for families enrolling multiple children, and need-based scholarships for families who require financial assistance. We believe every player who wants to play should be able to. Contact us for scholarship information — it's completely confidential.

All 2026 summer program pricing is now confirmed:

Junior Clinics (Silver, Gold, Junior Excellence, College Prep) — $100/week · Mon–Thu
Drop-in session — $40/day
Adult Clinics (NTRP 3.5+ & Drop-in) — $40/session · evenings Mon–Thu
Saturday Cardio Tennis (8:30am) — $30
Saturday Mixed Competitive League (10am) — $100
Private Lesson (1 student) — $65/hr
Semi-Private (2 students) — $45/hr per student
Small Group (3+ students) — $35/hr per student

Pay online via Stripe on the Programs page, or pay cash/check/Venmo/Zelle/PayPal at the courts. Need-based scholarships and sibling discounts available — ask Todd.

CourtKraken is the AI-integrated tennis academy CRM that runs Evolution Tennis Academy behind the scenes — handling registration, scheduling, billing, rosters, and payments all in one place. It was built by Owen McPeak, an ETA college player-coach, as part of his Boise State Venture College program. When you register or pay online, you're using CourtKraken. Learn more at courtkraken.com.

Registration and online payment run directly through CourtKraken. Just head to our CourtKraken registration page, pick your program, and pay securely via Stripe. You can also pay cash, check, Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal at the courts. Prefer to talk to a person? Call 208-999-7981.

CourtKraken was written by Owen McPeak as a Boise State Venture College project — purpose-built by someone who actually coaches tennis. Beyond powering ETA, it's available to other academies as a standalone product: a free offline desktop app, a free cloud tier, and an affordable cloud plan with team tools and AI automation. Explore the options at courtkraken.com.

Racket Matrix is a year-round indoor training facility being developed by Owen & Eliott McPeak (ETA co-founders), targeting a November 2026 opening. It will offer indoor tennis, pickleball, golf simulators, and strength & conditioning — ending Idaho's seasonal training gap. Learn more here.

Racket Matrix will integrate ETA's proven Level-Based curriculum into year-round training. The same coaching team, same teaching philosophy, same community — now available every day of the year. Summer academy players will have a natural pathway into year-round indoor development.