NDAC's Tennis History
North Dodge Athletic Club is a locally owned and operated private club with four indoor tennis courts, conveniently located just off I-80 on North Dodge Street on the northeast side of Iowa City.
NDAC has long been recognized as a leader in the tennis community. We had the first indoor tennis courts in Iowa City that were privately owned. As part of a new membership with NDAC, you are entitled to receive a free 30-minute evaluation designed to measure your playing level with one of our tennis professionals
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North Dodge Athletic Club tennis is designed to measure your playing level and then give you access to a variety of programs including; beginning clinics, high-performance clinics, cardio tennis, junior programs, private instruction, ball machine, league play, USTA Team Drills & USTA league play. North Dodge Athletic Club has it all!
Tennis Court Rental
Pricing: $18/ hour (additional $7.50 Guest fee for each non-member 14+)
Summer Rate is $10/ hour (additional $7.50 Guest fee for each non-member 14+)
To reserve a court, please call (319) 351-5683. Members can call to reserve a court up to a week in advance. Non-Members can only reserve a court 24 hrs in advance and will need to make a payment at time of rental.
*We have a 24 hour cancellation policy-if you reserve a court--cancellations will need to be made within 24 hours of your court time or you will be responsible for paying for the full amount of the court time cost.
Adult Tennis Drills
Mondays & Fridays @1-2pm Senior Tennis
$5 Members & Non-Members
Mondays @6-7:30pm - 4.0 Drill
$16 Members/$23 Non-Members
Tuesdays @9:30-11am - 4.0+ Singles Drill
$16 Members/$23 Non-Members
Thursdays @6-7:30pm - 3.5+ Coed Drill
$16 Members/$23 Non-Members
Saturdays @8-9am Cardio Tennis
$10 Members/$12 Non-Members
Private Drill Groups
If you would like to set up your own private/team drill groups with one of our Tennis Instructors please contact Mike Shires for pricing and availability.
Racquet Repair
We also string and re-grip racquets! Email tennis@ndacgym.com for questions or pricing.
Youth/Junior Tennis Program
Beginner Classes
Thursdays
Red Ball (ages 5-7) 2:30-3:30pm
Orange Ball ( Ages 8-10) 3:30-4:30pm
Saturdays
Red Ball (ages 5-7) 9-10am
Orange Ball ( Ages 8-10) 10-11am
Yellow/Green Ball (ages 10-12) 11am-12pm
($10 Member/$12 Non-Member per time)
Intermediate Classes
Elementary Advanced
Mondays and Wednesdays 3:30-5pm
($16 Member/ $23 Non-Member per time)
Advanced Classes
Academy-Elite (must be pre-approved to join this class by NDAC Director of Tennis- Mike)
Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:30-6pm
Pricing per time:
$21 Member, $26 Non-Member
Please email tennis@ndacgym.com, if you need help deciding which class is best for your child.
Pickleball
Mike Shires
Director of Tennis
Private Lesson Rates
30 minutes: $40 Member, $50 Non-Member
60 minutes: $55 Member, $65 Non-Member
Director of Tennis Michael Shires has gleaned a variety of professional experiences and personal contacts from his tennis teaching career.
"The best part of my job is the people that I have met through tennis," says Michael. His primary expertise is in the club and resort programs and operations, in resort and club sales, operations, and marketing. One of Michael’s greatest assets is his ability to bring an enthusiasm for the game to work every day. As Director of Tennis, he oversees all aspects of the club’s tennis operations.
Michaels awards and accomplishments:
*Attended Florida Junior College and University of Illinois Springfield on a tennis scholarship.
*Head Tennis Professional at Huntsville Tennis Center -30 court facility in Huntsville, AL
*Director of Tennis at Pelican Sound Golf & River Club in Estero, FL.
*Active in the United States Tennis Professional (USPTA) and Professional Tennis Registry (PTR)
*Served on the USPTA Florida Board of Directors 2003-2008
*SPTA Bonita Springs President and Vice President and as one of the founding members of the USPTA District
*USPTA Florida Division Professional of the Year in 2003
*USPTA Florida District President of the year in 2007
*Awarded the first “Individual Iowa/Missouri Valley USTA “Gold Star”.
*2017 the Iowa USPTA Pro of the Year
*2021 was awarded the Iowa PTR Pro of the Year
*Served as a member of the USPTA Missouri Valley Section Board of Directors. Member of the United States Tennis Association (USTA)
*Serves on the professional advisory staff of Head/Penn Racquet Sports and Adidas
Michael resides in Iowa City, Iowa. He is the proud father of son Noah. In addition to tennis, Michael enjoys golf, running, watching SEC college football, reading and spending time with his family.
Testimonials on The NDAC Tennis Program
"Mike and I met about 3 years ago when I first brought my girls to him for tennis lessons, which led to his continuing work with them, which led to me joining the club and a class of his (at the time), which led to developing a friendship along the way. He shows more enthusiasm to both honing (& owning) his craft, developing his weaknesses to turn them into strengths, developing his staff, that only the best in the business possess; you will find few professionals with the type of work ethic and enthusiasm he comes at you with every day. He will always be looking for ways to get his athletes & his staff better. This is certainly true with my girls. He knows what it means to be a leader in the industry. If I meet people who are interested, and who play, I always suggest turning to Mike and the folks at North Dodge Athletic Club."
"NDAC is more than a tennis club. It’s a place where I go to see my friends. Quoting from the “Cheers” theme song, it’s nice “…to go where everybody knows your name.”
"Mike is a professional in every respect. He is knowledgeable, reliable, hardworking and personable. His teaching always focuses on your individual needs and his satisfaction comes from helping you reach your goals."
"Our 4.0 USTA team drills with Mike and his staff once a week. The drills are fast-paced, fun, and target key aspects of the game. Mike's tips and strategies significantly contributed to our team's successful year: we are going to Nationals! Thanks, Mike!"