Tennis Coach Bob
About
I deliver simple, non-intimidating, one on one tennis lessons to entry level players, focusing on the fundamentals & teach more structured sessions to the Intermediate players, emphasizing strategy & point production.My love for this Game of tennis is something I'm passion about; sharing with my students & hopefully, creating infectious results!
Have taught & played this Game over 50 years (a youthful 67 year older, LOL!).
Certified with PTR (Professional Tennis Registry). Successfully Coached High School Tennis, Captained several USTA Sumer Leagues & W.T.T.(World Team Tennis) teams & local teams. Helped create NJTL, INDY (NATIONAL JUNIOR TENNIS LEAGUE) in 1972. Taught both Junior & Adult tennis Clinics. Prefer giving private lessons. Have been invited to participate in several PRO-AM Adult WTC events. Toured as an amateur circuit player in my '20'.
Teach in municipal parks during summer months. Hours a very flexible.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Evaluate their athletic & health capatibities.
Inquire about previous athletic experiences, especially tennis background.
Ascertain tennis goals.
Can student Perform pre-game exercises & stretching maneuver's, (endurance capatibity).
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Instructed by Teaching Professionals from the age of 9-20.
Competitor in Regional & National Tennis Touring Tournaments for 6 years.
Completed several tennis instructional workshops.
Completed certification as an Associate Tennis Teaching Professional with PTR (PROFESSIONAL TENNIS REGISTRY).
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
I typically charge Beginners $25/HRS. for private lessons, $20HRS. Individually for Group lessons.
Intermediates & Advance Players rates $35/HRS. Private, $30/HRS. Group lessons.
How did you get started teaching?
At the age of 24, I started teaching Junior Team Players whom I was coaching.
What types of students have you worked with?
Juniors 10-18 years old, Adults 25-40, & Seniors 50-60 year old.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Developed an underdeveloped, 14 year old young lady into the #1 player @ her High School Team in 3 years, 2016.
My Womens 3.0-3.5 Team finished respectfully in their division, the 1st year they competed 2014.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Ask the Pro many questions & observe the Pro actually play before hiring.
How competive are your fees?
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
How long is the teaching process before I'll see real results?
How difficult (& long), are the lesson's?
What preparations do I need before starting the class?
Does the coach provide All equipment (i.e.: rackets & balls)?