Rallystar Tennis Academy

About

I teach the classic strokes that are super-easy to learn and give you incredible power and consistency. I re-engineered Jimmy Connors forehand so that it is extremely consistent and powerful with a low flight trajectory to give you instant winning shots at the first lesson! Guaranteed! Or the next lesson is Free! No other instructor will guarantee instant results and I've been teaching 45 years now so I've seen it all!

I very much enjoy teaching beginners because I'm the highest trained flat-stroke instructor in the country and my players continue to come back every season for years. One 9 year old girl just finished her 160th lesson in a row and still loves to play and learn and win. All the children gain incredible confidence and that's the greatest gift you can give a child. I re-engineered the flat power-stroke forehand taught to me by Gloria Connors who is the Mother of tennis legend Jimmy Connors. Jimmy is currently the number one player in tennis history with 109 ATP and the most popular player in the open era. Let me teach you too how to hit the ball inches over the net at extreme velocity in well under an hour. I teach year round 7 days a week. Please contact me anytime! Thank you!

Highlights

1 employee

47 years in business

Serves St. Louis , MO

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Number of people

Individual training, Couples training

Event to prep for

No specific event, Athletic event or competition, Vacation, Wedding

Current exercise

Customer exercises 0 times per week, Customer exercises 1 – 2 times a week, Customer exercises 3 – 4 times a week, Customer exercises 5-7 times a week

Gender preference

Clients who have no gender preference, Clients who want female trainer only, Clients who want male trainer only

Medical concerns or injuries

Back problems, Joint pain, Asthma, Pregnancy, Other injuries or medical conditions

Age

Younger than 18, 18 – 22 years old, 23 – 30 years old, 31 – 40 years old, 41 – 50 years old, 51 – 60 years old

How often

Customers who want to meet once a week, Customers who want to meet 2 – 3 times a week, Customers who want to meet 4 – 7 times a week

Fitness goals

Lose weight, Get toned, Build muscle, Gain flexibility, Boost stamina and endurance

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Judith M.

Steve is a patient and caring Instructor. EXCELLENT teacher! He makes learning fun. Our student, 13 year old girl, is now very enthusiastic about the sport! We are so pleased that she has found a sport that she loves and is a healthy outlet for many years to come! Thank you Steve

November 14, 2021

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Delene M.

Coach Steve is awesome!! My triplets love him and enjoy learning from him every week! He’s always so patient and encouraging!

October 01, 2021

•Hired on Lessons

Frequently asked questions

What is your typical process for working with a new student?

Teaching textbook basics on the forehand and backhand to master these essential strokes in just the first lesson. Many of my players come back year after year and start as young as just 2 years of age. I teach simple powerful strokes for beginners through advanced players and offer special pricing for new and loyal long-term students.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

I have been teaching powerful flat strokes for over 45 years and have taught multiple children as young as the age of 2 who are all still playing. I was trained privately by Gloria Connors who's son Jimmy still holds the world record of 109 ATP titles. I can teach you to play like him. No need to shop any other instructors. I also have experience teaching special needs children. Call now for special seasonal-package pricing for all students! I have a BA in Communications from St. Louis University and can communicate effectively with children adults and players from foreign countries as my family is from Europe. >

Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.

I do have special pricing packages for new students. It's a Buy 3 Get 1 Free! offer and it's available year round.

How did you get started teaching?

I took private lessons with Jimmy Connors Mother and learned All the finer points of consistent low-trajectory high-velocity groundstrokes with near Zero unforced errors!

What types of students have you worked with?

I have worked with children as young as 2 years of age who are still playing! And beginner adults as well as intermediate and advanced adults with much success. I am also experienced with special needs children including and not limited to autism. My website is rallystartennis.com

Describe a recent event you are fond of.

Yesterday I taught an entire family consisting of Mom and Dad and twin 12 year old boys who were All beginners. They learned my advanced ROCKET flat-stroke in under an hour and I can assure you they will be back for more lessons.

What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?

Just come out and learn the most Fun Easy and Powerful groundstrokes in the World made famous by Jimmy Connors. World record holder of 109ATP titles. I will teach you championship winning form at the very first lesson. All my lesson fees are a flat rate for up to 4 players year round. Racquets and balls are provided.

What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?

Number 1...How long will it take for me to get good at tennis? I tell them routinely less than 1 hour.

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