About
Tennis Coach with a keen eye for attention to detail - the student and achieving their goals!!
Tennis Coach played Div I college tennis; ranked top 50.
USPTA Elite Pro
Coach of the Year Award- Head Coach of UMKC, Div I
Former Head Coach, Head Pro & Director of Tennis. Currently Director of Jr Competitive Program- Canyon Creek Tennis
Seeing my students achieve their goals and putting a smile on their face along the way.
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Carol Z.
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I always start with short court tennis. This tells me a lot in the first few mins about the student's shots & strokes, giving a new student time to relax and a the opportunity returning student time to warm up the small muscles in their body. This drill also allows all students to work on their control.
If student is a true beginner or new student, I reserve the right to bypass this drill & feed student some balls to each shot to diagnose which shots that need work and the best strategy to help the student reach their goals.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
USPTA Certified Elite Professional
Certified by Emilo Sanchez (former # 7 ATP world ranked in singles & # 1 in doubles) Sanchez-Casals Academia
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Privates $70/hr
!/2 hr private $40
Semi Private $40 each/hr
3 & a Pro $38 each/1.5hrs
4 & a Pro $30/1.5hrs
5 & a Pro $25/1.5hrs
How did you get started teaching?
After I graduated Oklahoma State University, BS Economics I decided even though i had suffered from a career ending sickness to go "Pro", I wanted to pass along my knowledge and expertise to those who share something in common with me - my love for tennis!
What types of students have you worked with?
All levels & ages!!
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Seeing my son develop as a young tennis player...
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Make sure you background check their credentials.
www.uspta.com
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Think about your goals; short, mid, and long term overall as well as goals for your strokes and technique.