Tennis takes Manhattan: Q&A with Peakform Sports' Brody Queal

Tennis continues to grow in Manhattan, Kan. Peakform Sports and Wellness Center has brought exciting new programming to its three climate-controlled indoor tennis courts for both adults and juniors—including red ball/introductory tennis classes for kids—with more programming planned for this year.

Brody Queal, the facility’s director of high performance and Cardio Tennis, is excited to partner with local organizations like USTA Kansas and the soon-to-be-upgraded CiCo Park to grow the game in this corner of Kansas.

Queal shares background on the evolution of Peakform’s programming, discusses the importance of accessibility in tennis and details his hopes to bring USTA tournaments to Manhattan in this Q&A.

What can you tell me about the tennis programs you have in play?

Since the club’s transition to new ownership under Peakform Sports and Wellness Center, there has been a strong focus on growth and continuous improvement. Our owner works closely with the tennis staff to enhance existing programs and thoughtfully introduce new ones.

We currently have a thriving red ball junior tennis program, which has been very well-received. And we see great potential to expand it further. In addition, we are exploring the introduction of an adult Red Ball Tennis class. This is something we are actively gauging community interest in, with the goal of adding it to the schedule in 2026.

What is your outlook on growing junior programs in the city, and what does growing the game of tennis in Manhattan mean to you? What are you most looking forward to/goals for the future?

At Peakform, being rooted in the community is really important to us. We’ve partnered with a local organization, UFM Community Learning Center, to help bring tennis to more kids in the area. Together, we run a junior beginner-to-intermediate program.

We also run high-performance tennis groups where we include players from the surrounding areas, not just Manhattan.

We’re always looking for ways to make tennis more accessible—whether that’s through affordable short clinics or other community outreach efforts. With the new outdoor parks and rec facility coming to town (CiCo Park), we’re excited about the potential to host junior tournaments and attract more young players to Manhattan.