Ivan Bondarenko

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Lakeland, FL

About

Available: Saturday and Sunday ONLY

I'm a passionate tennis and pickleball coach ready to help you meet your goals, whether you want to play for fun or compete at the highest level. I have been involved in tennis for nearly 20 years and bring 7 years of coaching experience to every lesson.

My background as a former collegiate tennis athlete gives me a unique understanding of competitive play. I was consistently ranked at the top of my college team and achieved a national ranking in the NAIA. This experience taught me what it truly takes to succeed under pressure and prepare for intense competition.

I believe that great coaching starts with clear communication. I don't just tell you what to do; I explain the why behind every drill, strategy, and change I recommend. This approach ensures you understand the concepts fully, helping you get better faster and apply what you learn on your own.

I truly enjoy teaching and get great satisfaction from seeing my students improve. So, if you're looking to hit the courts just for fun, master the fast-paced game of pickleball, or specifically prepare for a serious college tennis career, I am ready to guide you on your journey. I look forward to connecting with you and helping you reach your full potential!

Highlights

Hired 2 times

1 employee

Serves Lakeland, FL

Payment methods

Cash, Venmo, Zelle

Specialties

Experience level

No experience, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Student age(s)

Under 5 years old, 5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

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ann Z.

Ivan has been a wonderful instructor.

He is very knowledgeable and has a solid tennis background which translates into great coaching.

He is able to quickly evaluate skill level and put together appropriately what needs improvement and will work to improve that skill. He instructs and encourages very well. With my personal experience, Ivan worked on my forehand timing and racket release till he felt it was becoming more natural and successful before moving onto different skills.

He is courteous and thinks about the needs of his clients. I have thoroughly enjoyed my sessions with Ivan and have seen a vast improvement in my ground strokes and volleys. My confidence level is improving with every lesson.

If you are interested in improving your tennis game I would highly recommend getting in touch with Ivan.

It has been a pleasure working with him.

July 29, 2026

Ivan Bondarenko's reply

Thank you, Ann, for such a wonderful review! It’s been a pleasure working with you and seeing your progress firsthand. Your hard work on your forehand timing, groundstrokes, and volleys is really paying off, and seeing your confidence grow is the most rewarding part of coaching. I really appreciate your kind words and recommendation, and I look forward to our next session!

bronson L.

Ivan has provided practical and intentional lessons that I have received great value from. It is clear that his experience as a tennis player and coach has allowed him to help players effectively and consistently. Both my technique and my strategic understanding have been upgraded completly. Very friendly yet ready to seriously maximize your time. Highly reccomend

June 07, 2026

Ivan Bondarenko's reply

Thank you so much for your kind words, Bronson — I truly appreciate it. It’s been a pleasure working with you, and I’m really glad to hear that you’ve seen improvement in both your technique and overall understanding of the game. That means a lot to me.

I’m grateful for the opportunity to be part of your development and look forward to continuing to help you grow and get even better. Let’s keep building on this progress!

denia D.

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Ivan has been an amazing tennis coach for my son. In just a few months, we have seen a huge improvement in his skills, confidence, and love for the game. Ivan is extremely patient, professional, and knows how to connect with my kid in a positive and motivating way. My son truly enjoys every lesson and looks forward to each training session. I highly recommend Coach Ivan to any parent looking for a dedicated and outstanding tennis coach!

February 24, 2026

Ivan Bondarenko's reply

Thank you very much for your kind feedback, Denia! It truly means a lot to me. It has been a pleasure teaching your son and helping him develop new tennis skills. I feel honored to have him as a student and to be part of his growth, confidence, and love for the game. I’m really proud of his progress and look forward to continuing our work together.

dan B.

Ivan has amazing technical knowledge of tennis. He improved my conditioning tremendously and helped me work on areas I was falling short on. I’m glad I was able to work with him on improving my skills.

January 04, 2026

Ivan Bondarenko's reply

Thank you for your review, Dan!

nikita O.

Having the pleasure of being coached by Ivan left me genuinely impressed. He’s knowledgeable, patient, and great at breaking down technique in a way that’s easy to understand and apply. Having played the game from a very young age, his deep experience as a player really shows in his coaching.

December 28, 2025

Ivan Bondarenko's reply

Thank you for the feedback Nikita!

hugo H.

Ivan is a very detail oriented instructor and cares about his students. Not only he is very technical, but he also makes the session fun

December 27, 2025

Ivan Bondarenko's reply

Thank you for your feedback Hugo!

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Tennis

Pickleball Lessons

Ivan Bondarenko

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Student age(s)

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ann Z.

bronson L.

denia D.

dan B.

nikita O.

hugo H.

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