About
Expert level tennis coach and player employed by the South Bay Tennis Center in Torrance, CA. 14+ years of experience playing competitively, varsity #2 singles player in high school. 5.0 on the USTA scale. Private tennis instructor for 5+ years training players from the ground up across the Bay Area, Chicago, and LA. I am proficient in all strokes and technique and am passionate about developing players who are passionate about tennis! Shoot me an email at siddkusuma@gmail.com or text/call me at (708) 528-6394.
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Reviews
Manisha E.
months, I was able to see a drastic improvement in my tennis skills. I love all the various
tennis drills Sidd does on court - keeps it very fresh and fun. Not only is he extremely
patient with me, he genuinely just loves sharing his knowledge on the sport. ... Show more
Gita V.
whose lessons are enjoyable yet focused. One of his specialities is providing videos that
help visualize what Im learning and detailed feedback. He emphasizes technique and is
very detailed. Sid is the coach for you if you want to learn tennis the RIGHT w... Show more
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I usually like to start off with talking about goals with a new student. Once we are aligned, it makes everything easier. If getting better at tennis is the goal, an example session looks like:
- Warm up with footwork drills
- Start with hand feeds, focusing on form and technique
- Progress into live ball feeds focusing on targets
- Serves
- At the end of sessions live ball hitting with me, mixed in with some competitive point play
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Currently coaching at the South Bay Tennis Center. 14+ years of experience playing competitively, varsity #2 singles player in high school. 5.0 on the USTA scale. Private tennis instructor for 4+ years training players from the ground up across the Bay Area, Chicago, and LA. Advanced proficiency in serve, forehand, backhand (one-handed & two-handed), topspin, volley, slice, dropshot, overhead, on hard courts and clay courts.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$100/hr for privates
$50/hr hitting rate
How did you get started teaching?
I started off as a substitute coach in high school for my friend who was a coach at a local tennis club. I fell in love with it and became interested in picking up clients of my own.
What types of students have you worked with?
Every age - kids to adults to senior players (60+).