- Celebrating 10 Years of Success!

Tennis School Group Shot

Founded in 2002, by a vision that Stan Smith & Billy Stearns had to create a high level junior tennis academy that focused on individual junior player development, the Smith Stearns Tennis Academy has evolved over the years into the successful academy that it is today. The year 2012, marks the 10 year anniversary of the academy and everyone involved is extremely proud of the accomplishments of all our students and dedicated coaches who have put in countless hours of … read more

- Southern Winter Closed

December 27-30, 2011 Andrew Schafer – 3rd Place B18 Singles & Doubles Matt Mendez – 3rd Place B18 Doubles with Andrew Schafer Cameron Kriscunas – 3rd Place G14 Doubles

- Austin Powell

Austin Powell, Class of 2011 Scholarship to NC State November 19, 2010 — Austin has been a member of the academy for the last three years. He moved from Muscle Shoals, Alabama to be a part of a family environment with high quality coaches and players that was conducive to his development. Austin found a second family for himself and the coaches at the academy found the same in Austin. He has experienced great success on the tennis court, but … read more

- Molly O’Koniewski

Molly O’Koniewski, Class of 2011 Full Scholarship to UVA November 14, 2010 — One of the longest attending students at the academy, Molly relocated from the Boston area to attend Smith Stearns almost four years ago. Molly and her family chose to come to the academy because they immediately felt at home and were impressed with how all the coaches got to know her and her game so quickly. Molly feels very fortunate to be able to train with such … read more