Our 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.
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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!
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Tennis/Pickleball Court Rental
Members- $20/ hour
Non-Members - $20/ hour + $7.50 Guest fee​​​​
YOUTH FALL TENNIS 2025
Sept 2nd-Dec 20th
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Beginner Classes
Red Ball (ages 5-7)
Thursdays 2:30-3:25pm, Saturdays 9-9:55am*NEW*
Orange Ball ( Ages 8-10)
Thursdays 3:30-4:25pm, Saturdays 10-10:55am*NEW*
Yellow/Green Ball (ages 10-12)
Thursdays 4:30-5:25pm, Saturdays 11-11:55am
($12 Member/$18 Non-Member per time)
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Advanced Classes * By Invite Only*
High School/Middle School
Mondays & Wednesdays 4:30-6pm
($16 Member, $23 Non-Member)
* By Invite Only means Participants must be pre-approved to join this class by contacting our Director of Tennis Mike Shires. We want to make sure it is the right fit for your child.
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Home School Class
NDAC has a mission to promote the development of tennis as a means of healthy recreation and lifelong physical fitness. Tennis Can contribute to physical, social, emotional and intellectual well being of children. We want to partner with your home school organization to bring tennis to your curriculum. In this program we will be teaching the fundamentals of tennis. Racquets will be provided but feel free to bring your own.
Tuesdays
*Grades 1-5* 10:00-10:55am
*Grades 6-12* 11:00am-11:55am
$12 per class
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No School Day TENNIS CAMP w/ Coach Mike
Grades 6-12
Limited to 10 participants
Members$64/ Non Members $80
9am-12pm
Register at the front desk OR members can register kids through our NDAC APP
Dates:
October 2
October 3
November 26
November 27
December 22
December 23
December 29
December 30
Adult Tennis & Pickleball
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Pickleball Round Robin
Friday, Oct 24th
All levels welcome
5-6pm
$5 Members & $7 Non-Members
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Drills & Groups
Senior Tennis Match Play
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays @1-2pm
$5 Members & Non-Members
Open Pickleball Play- NDAC MEMBERS ONLY
Tuesdays and Thursdays @12-1pm
$5 Members ONLY
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4.0 Tennis Drill
Mondays @6-7:30pm
Sundays @5:30-7pm *NEW*
$16 Members/$23 Non-Members​​​
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Cardio Tennis
Tuesdays @5:30-6:30pm *NEW*
Saturdays @8-9am
$12 Members/$18 Non-Members
Adult Beginner Tennis
Tuesdays @6-7pm *NEW*
Thursdays @6-7pm *NEW*
$12 Members/$18 Non-Members
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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
205-434-8660
Racquet Repair
We also string and re-grip racquets! Email tennis@ndacgym.com for questions or pricing.
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."
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"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!"
Directors
Mike Shires
Director of Tennis
205-434-8660
Director of Tennis Michael Shires has gleaned a variety of professional experiences and personal contacts from his tennis teaching career. 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.
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Michaels awards and accomplishments:
*Active in the United States Tennis Professional (USPTA) and Professional Tennis Registry (PTR)
*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
*PTR Pro of the Year– Iowa 2022
*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.
Jaden Fuqua
Head Tennis Pro & Pickleball Director
205-434-8660
Director of Tennis Michael Shires has gleaned a variety of professional experiences and personal contacts from his tennis teaching career. 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: *Active in the United States Tennis Professional (USPTA) and Professional Tennis Registry (PTR)*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 *PTR Pro of the Year– Iowa 2022*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 AdidasMichael 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.
Private Lesson Rates
30 minutes: $45 Member, $55 Non-Member
60 minutes: $60 Member, $70 Non-Member
Staff Pros
Private Lesson Rates
30 minutes: $40 Member, $50 Non-Member
60 minutes: $55 Member, $60 Non-Member
Penny Raia
Staff Pro
Jon Wolfe
Staff Pro
Chirayu Shukla
Staff Pro