A Las Vegas tennis coach who started with 15 junior players training a few times a week is opening his own six-court complex in the southwest valley this weekend. All In Tennis Academy holds its grand opening Saturday, August 22, at 5765 S. Mann Street, with festivities beginning at 10:30 a.m. and an official ribbon-cutting ceremony set for 11:30 a.m.
Founder Scott Schneider launched the academy in 2012, and over 14 years it grew into an eight-coach operation, according to All In Tennis Academy. Schneider, a USPTA-certified professional with more than 20 years of local coaching experience, is now opening a new tennis facility for the Las Vegas community, as reported by KSNV. The new site sits near the intersection of Russell Road and Jones Boulevard in the rapidly growing southwest valley, per event details posted to Facebook.
General contractor NDL Group Inc. completed the ground-up commercial construction in August, building six USTA-regulation tennis courts along with a modern clubhouse, fitness facilities, and site infrastructure. The project followed a four-year development process from initial site planning through completion. It marks a significant physical expansion for an academy that already manages a second location across town.
A Dual-Site Operation Across the Valley
All In Tennis Academy expanded its footprint in September 2024 when it took over operations of the city-owned All American Tennis Center at 1651 S. Buffalo Drive. Public clinics at that municipal site were temporarily paused Saturday so staff could redirect their attention to the new venue's opening. Together, the two locations give the academy a rare dual presence spanning both public and private courts in Southern Nevada.
Leading day-to-day operations is general manager Iren Schneider, a former Bulgarian national champion and professional player who earned ITA Most Improved Player honors in 2016 while competing in Division 1 tennis for UNLV. Schneider posted a 15-1 singles record during the Rebels' 2016 Mountain West Championship title run, according to UNLV Athletics. She is a former UNLV tennis star who partnered with Scott Schneider, and the two aim to guide young tennis players from their first steps to high performance and beyond, KSNV reports.
What's Happening at Saturday's Opening
Saturday's schedule includes a 1-point tournament for players ages 10 and older, free introductory junior clinics, complimentary Pilates and fitness circuit classes, food trucks, and free açaí bowls for the first 50 guests. Attendees pre-registered for limited clinic spots through the CourtReserve management app, according to the academy's Facebook event page. The academy also offers courses and programs for different ages and skill levels, and Saturday's lineup will include tennis activities for every level along with food, giveaways, vendors, and grand-opening specials, per KSNV's account of a preview visit to the new site.
The academy has also built a track record of developing elite junior talent. Raya Kotseva trained at All In Tennis Academy from age six and went on to compete in the Wimbledon 14U Championship and represent Team USA internationally, reaching the number-one national ranking in both the 12U and 14U divisions.
Filling a Growing Need for Court Time
The new facility arrives amid a broader surge in tennis participation nationwide. National statistics published by USTA in August showed core U.S. tennis participation — defined as playing 10 or more times annually — grew to 14.5 million people, representing 53% of all tennis players nationwide, as Hoodline has reported. Female participation rose 10% year-over-year, while Black and Hispanic participation grew 14% and 12%, respectively.
Locally, USTA Nevada leadership has estimated that Southern Nevada supports roughly 25,000 recreational tennis players, including about 4,300 registered district association members, according to a 2015 report from the Las Vegas Review-Journal. That same report noted the region's junior pipeline expanded from just two nationally ranked players to over 100 across a 12-year span, underscoring the kind of grassroots growth the new southwest complex is designed to support.
All In Tennis Academy announced in July that the new venue will host adult USTA league teams and drop-in clinics for players at skill levels from 2.5 to 3.0 and above. The academy's evening adult programming is meant to address high demand for court time across Las Vegas, according to the same Facebook announcement. Between the new southwest complex and the existing All American Tennis Center, the academy aims to develop complete players across Southern Nevada, from beginners taking their first swings to competitors chasing national rankings.
