Tennis Facility Upgrades: Firefly Tennis

When Antonio Neacsu started New Jersey’s Firefly Tennis it was mostly centered around afterschool programs, camps and other community-based opportunities for junior players in the area. So when he purchased Hopewell Tennis and Swim Center in 2022, he knew his business was taking a large step forward.

“It was exciting — I looked at it as a great opportunity,” Neascu said. “I knew we had work to do, but I was excited about all of it.”

When Neascu said “work” he meant it. He and his team identified numerous areas they wanted to upgrade or remodel at the facility, including the courts, lobby, bathrooms and parking lots, among others.

That meant he needed a business partner who could complete the work well and match his vision for the club. They found that in Keystone Sports Construction, a company that works with nearly all sports surfaces and has grown significantly in tennis over the last few years. 

Working together on a plan, they worked on plans for the courts and parking lots. Neascu also added LED lights, solar panels and new court liners into the project. 

Throughout it all, Firefly’s focus on community-based programming and kids programming remained a focal point. Much of the construction took place during the summer months, presenting a unique situation as the business stayed open.

“The primary emphasis for Keystone was ensuring the safety of the campers,” said project manager AJ DiDonato. “We worked closely with camp management to ensure the safe navigation of over 100+ campers in an active campsite. Dealing with unpredictable weather and temperature conditions posed a continuous challenge, but in the end we were thrilled with how everything came out and about the feedback we received.”