Pro of the Month: Jacob Gumpal
RSPA Certified
In 2026, Coach Jacob celebrates his 8th year as a Racquet Sports Professional! After joining our team last year, Jacob leads a beginner tennis clinic for adults tailored for true beginners.
If you are interested in a private lesson, please contact Jacob at
jgumpal@houstonian.com.
Upcoming Programs:
Learn to Play Tennis in 6-Weeks: True Beginner Clinic
This class is for anyone that hasn’t picked up a racquet before or who has tried a lesson or played once or twice only. It’s a true beginner class. Starting the week of Jan. 12!
Court Reservation Updates and Indoor Tennis Fees:
Bookings for all racquet sports courts (tennis, padel, and pickleball) will be available through the Houstonian app starting January 1. Resident Members can book 7 days in advance and Associate Members can book 4 days in advance. Please stop by the Racquet Sports Office with any questions.
Indoor court fees:
$20 for 60 minutes
$30 for 90 minutes
Fees on top of lessons and clinics are split by participants. $10 on top of 60-minute lessons/clinics, $15 on top of 90-minute lessons/clinics.
Indoor or outdoor court reservation no-show: $45 fee
Ball machine no-show (indoor or outdoor): $45 fee
Indoor lesson no-show: cost of the lesson or clinic plus the applicable indoor fee
No-show reservations are considered late after 15 minutes past the allotted court time.
Please call the Racquet Sports Office if you are running late.
Pickleball News:
Beginner Open Play Saturday from 8 to 10 a.m.
Open Play Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Beginning January 1, we kindly ask all Members planning to attend Pickleball Open Play to reserve their spot through the Houstonian app. To ensure fair play for everyone, only players with confirmed reservations will be able to participate.
Please note, that cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance will incur a $10 fee.