Train with the best! Smith Stearns Tennis Academy, located in the Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, prides itself on a world-class coaching staff, family-style atmosphere and junior tennis programs tailored to our student’s individual needs.
300+ COLLEGE PLACEMENTS
1,000+ CHAMPIONS
$50M+ IN SCHOLARSHIPS
Improve your skills, prepare for tournaments and get into college.
The Smith Stearns Tennis Academy approach speaks for itself, as we have developed numerous state, sectional, national, and international tennis champions over the years. In addition, Smith Stearns has one of the strongest college placement programs in the country.
Below are just a few of the colleges our tennis students have committed to in the last several years:
Thank you for 20 years!
Smith Stearns Tennis Academy is celebrating its 20th anniversary! Since our beginnings in 2002, Smith Stearns has trained over 2,000 juniors tennis players, including hundreds of state, sectional, national, and international champions.
In addition, Smith Stearns has placed its student athletes in more than 300 college programs, garnering more than 1,000 tournament victories, and earning more than $15 million in college scholarships.
Always a great time having JJ Tracy back in town training! Next up is the Miami Open where JJ and his partner, Robert Cash (also pictured) received a wild card! JJ is already up to #73 in the world on the ATP doubles tour! Best of luck JJ and Robert! We hope to see you back here soon!
Best tennis academy out there, with the best staff ❤️
All the best Fromm Ohio!
Congratulations to all the Smith Stearns Athletes who competed at the L5 in Macon, GA this weekend! Results below:
Abby Haney: runner up and doubles champion in girls 16s
Kaylee Hill: semi finalist and doubles champions in girls 16
Brooke Bibee & Audrey Sica: doubles champions in girls 18s
Lucy Fulwider: consolation semi finalists in girls 16s
Morgan Pearson: won the main draw in girls 12s
Kendall Dougherty: finalist in girls 18s
Drew Perez: consolation finalist in boys 18s
Congratulations to all the players! Well done! 🤩
Congratulations to Elizabeth Fauchet and her team for winning the USTA level 1: The Brewer Team Cup Spring Team Championship! Elizabeth also was also undefeated in singles!
I had pleasure of watching Elizabeth play a tournament in Little Rock! Amazing player! 🎾❤️
So proud of Jessie for winning another WTA title at the ATX Open in Austin! Way to go JP!!! 🏆🌟🙌👏
🌟Excellence on and off the Court🌟
Smith Stearns Tennis Academy is one of the only academies in the world affiliated with a top-rated
academic school—Hilton Head Preparatory School—offering student-athletes the ultimate balance of elite training and outstanding education, all within the world-renowned Sea Pines Resort.
Why Choose Smith Stearns & Hilton Head Prep?
✔ Seamless Integration:
Our unique partnership allows for a structured schedule that optimizes both training and academics.
✔ Elite Training Schedule:
Students train twice daily with world-class coaches while attending a traditional school program tailored to their academic goals.
✔ Top-Tier Education:
Hilton Head Prep provides a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, ensuring student-athletes excel on and off the court.
✔ All-Around Development:
We focus on developing the complete student-athlete—helping them succeed on the court, in the classroom, and as well-rounded individuals prepared for life beyond sports.
✔ College Pathway Success:
Our student-athletes go on to play at top universities, leveraging both their tennis skills and academic achievements.
At Smith Stearns, we develop champions in sport and in life. Experience the only program that truly integrates premier tennis development with outstanding academics—because you shouldn’t have to choose between your future on the court and your future beyond it.
Aww. Erin and Max!
The Smith Stearns Tennis Academy, one of the nation’s top tennis academies, is located in the Sea Pines Resort on world-famous Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Smith Stearns utilizes the Sea Pines Racquet Club’s championship-level clay courts and hard courts, which give our tennis students a balance between training environments.
As one of the best junior tennis academies, Smith Stearns has a strong focus on individual junior tennis player development, taking a personal approach to meeting each player’s training and fitness needs, while at the same time helping students achieve a well-rounded lifestyle so they are better prepared and poised for success in all areas of life.
TAKE YOUR GAME TO THE NEXT LEVEL
Our Smith Stearns Tennis Academy Partners
