About
Great with all ages and levels.
Great with kids & beginners.
Patient.
Knowledgeable.
Encouraging.
Credentials:
Former collegiate and open player, currently 4.5 (usta rating).
USF Men's tennis team - assistant coach (1995 -1997)
Alhambra High School - boys and girls tennis coach (2017 - 2019)
Develop USTA junior rank players
FEATURED AS TOP 10 INSTRUCTOR IN THE AREA FOR 2020 - 2021 (LESSONS.COM)
Working with different age groups and skill sets. Problem solving on how to improve everyone's tennis.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Go through the basic grips, prep position and swing path.
Hand feed to get a feel for the stroke and ball contact.
Then.....footwork...footwork and footwork.
If you can't get to the ball balanced then it doesn't matter how well you can strike the ball.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Former open and collegiate player
Currently 4.5 usta rating
Pass coaching experience:
Assistant coach - USF Men's tennis team
Head coach - Alhambra High School Boys and Girls tennis team
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Rates can be discussed in detail once you have contacted me.
How did you get started teaching?
I've always taught since college but got more involved when I started teaching and coaching my son.
What types of students have you worked with?
I work with all ages and levels.
Besides the adults that want to sharpen their skills for usta league competition, I have a kids group (age 6+) and also develop high school/usta rank junior players (boys and girls).
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I have a group of friends (dads and their daughters that play tennis) and we get together on Sundays and have the girls go through drills and play points. The dads help collect the balls while they enjoy seeing their daughters work on their game. We have a great time and everyone looks forward to the gathering.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
First of all, they need to be knowledgeable. Played at a high level is important, that goes hand in hand with being knowledgeable.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Why are they interested in taking lessons?
What is their goal?
How much are they willing to work to develop their game?