TennisSuccess, LLC.

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I am a certified USPTA Professional and I am exactly that... a professional. This is what I love to do. I've been teaching tennis for 25 years, and playing for, well... a long time. I am extremely passionate about teaching all aspects of tennis, from strokes and footwork to tactics, court positioning, strategy and the mental game.

When teaching, I love to see the "lightbulb go on" when a student "gets it". Their feeling of doing it right for the first time is unforgettable. It's what keeps me coming back, year after year to serve my students.

I am extremely customer service oriented, and try to be a complete, full-service provider. I pride myself on being very flexible regarding lesson scheduling, court location and other special services I offer, such as racket selection, stringing and equipment recommendations.

I have taught tennis in southern California, south Florida and here in the RDU area for the past five years. Over this time, I have created a flexible, customized system that is effective for most of the students I teach.

A teacher at heart, I love the process of teaching and learning. I approach every lesson as a personal challenge to find the one thing that, if fixed, will produce the best and fastest possible results.

"How Fast Do You Want to Get Good?"(r)

Highlights

Hired 1 time

3 employees

20 years in business

Serves Raleigh , NC

Payment methods

Cash, Check, Zelle

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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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Frequently asked questions

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

As we warm up together, we exchange our background information, talking about our experience with tennis. We ask the student what their goals and expectations are and explain how we teach and what they can expect from the lessons. We then do a short stroke evaluation, identifying the key issues to be addressed and explain to the student what we've seen and how we would approach correcting the problem. Then, we start the process of correcting the problem or teaching a new stroke or pattern, scaffolding the process by chunking up the information into progressions, slowly building up to where the student can begin perform the task properly. We give and encourage feedback from the student, making corrections, giving explanations and answering questions throughout the process.

Last, we identify the key takeaways to focus the practice and the drills that work those key issues. We emphasize the importance of correct and sufficient practice as the best way to master the task. Then, rinse and repeat!

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

I have been teaching tennis for the past 25 years in southern California, south Florida and here in the RDU area. I am a certified USPTA Professional teacher, having gone through a rigorous training and examination process. I am certified by the USTA as a SafePlay (background-checked) and 10 & Under professional for young children and juniors. I also have a M.A. in Education, having taught at all levels from Middle School to University. A born teacher, I love what I do and and have been very successful at it over the years.

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

Individual, private lessons: $60/hr. Package of 6 lessons or more: $60/hr less 10% discount Semi-Private": $75/hr Group Lessons: $25 p/p

How did you get started teaching?

While in college, I started offering lessons to classmates, and then extended out into the local community.

What types of students have you worked with?

All ages and skill levels from beginners, intermediates and advanced players, ages 6 -80.

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

Choose an RSPA (USPTA) Certified coach. they have a rigorous on-boarding process and the best training of all coaches in the marketplace. Try out one lesson to see if you feel comfortable with the pro before you commit.

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

Be honest with yourself. What are my goals and objectives for the lessons? How committed am I to improving my game? How much time am I willing to invest in learning what I've been taught?

Services offered

Tennis