AFFORADBLE TENNIS LESSONS
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Hi my name is Tom,I have been teaching in the East Bay for the last 9 years and been playing over 40 years/ USTA.....A passion for the game Retired,Flex times affords me to travel to courts near you off Hwy 680....Working with all ages from Beginners to Advanced teaching the Basic Fundamentals of tennis while making it fun.....Have had the pleasure to attend tennis clinics around the world hitting with some of the best [the best doubles team ever Byran Bros,6 grand slams Lindsey Danvenport] "my goal is to make you/junior a better tennis player"not a living
Making tennis lessons affordable to all families....Watching people learn the basics of tennis and as a parent teaching all ages....have had 6 juniors make their H.S.team the Last couple years .....to see a 8 year old hit 15 balls over the net the only time they held a tennis racket and having parents almost faint....priceless
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Quickley idenfy what we need to work on for them to improve in the shortest time possible so they see results....using a backboard,teaching the basics of tennis
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Over 40 years experience playing/ USTA singles /doubles and a student of the game....being retired attending teaching clinics around the world hittng with some of the best players past/present in the world
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
I charge a basic price because being retired it is Afforable for all students and my goal is to make them a better tennis player not a LIVING
How did you get started teaching?
A passion for the games with over 40 years playing at a high level
What types of students have you worked with?
All types young older as long they have a passion to learn
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
My juniors making their H.S. team in my area the last couple years.....adjusting adults on strokes that make a differents in their playing tennis the right way...7-10 years old hitting balls across the net many time the 1st time ever holding a racke
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
PATIENCE/ KNOWLEDGE OF TENNIS AND HOW TO TEACH PROPER FUNDAMENTALS
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
are they Motivated to learn....tennis is not easy to learn and takes many skills