AWARENESS TENNIS
About
I have had a passion for tennis for over 20 years and there is nothing that I enjoy more than sharing that passion with my clients. And you WILL be a better and smarter tennis player with my instruction.
I am a USPTA and PTR certified tennis professional. I have been teaching players of all ages and skill levels for over fifteen years. I am a certified HUMAN PERFOMANCE INSTITUTE Mental Toughness Specialist. I have multiple certifications with the USPTA, PTR and the USTA. I have certification with the Sanchez/Casels Spanish School of Tennis. I have captained numerous USTA and Interclub adult teams. I also continue to compete in local league play. I am currently teaching at a local tennis facility.
There is nothing more enjoyable than that moment when watching a player execute a correct shot. Whether it is an eight year old suddenly hitting that perfect forehand or a middle age adult understanding the timing needed for a slice backhand there is nothing like that fantastic 'AH HA' moment by teacher and player.
AND ..... EVERY DAY I GET TO PLAY AND TEACH TENNIS !!!!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
To first evaluate their skills and then determine their goals.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a USPTA and PTR certified professional. I've been teaching for 12 years. I am also a Human Performance Institute certified Mental Toughness Specialist. I've attended over a dozen State and National USPTA Tennis conferences. For over 15 years I've competed in leagues and tournaments and captained numerous local and USTA teams. In 2016 I was the coach of the UCSB Club Tennis Team where we went to the national tournament and placed 26 in the nation.
How did you get started teaching?
I was motivated by wanting to have people enjoy 'the sport of a life time'
What types of students have you worked with?
All ages, all skill levels.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
As I was not able to teach for 2 months due to the Covid crisis, I spent time attending online tennis webinars and delivering food for a nonprofit food support organization.