Top 3 coaches for Tennis lessons near Pasadena, CA

With a beginner. Assess their tennis skill level. Work on the tennis grips Work on weaknesses Work on agility Progression

In the first advanced one-on-one session, the goal is to assess the player’s baseline mechanics, footwork efficiency, and tactical instincts. After a dynamic warm-up including resistance band work, carioca, and side-to-side shadow swings, we jump into live feeds to evaluate stroke mechanics under light pressure. I use a “Baseline Consistency and Depth” drill, where the player must hit alternating cross-court and down-the-line forehands and backhands with targets placed deep in the corners. This helps diagnose balance, weight transfer, and contact point habits. We then move into “Approach-Decision Live Feeds,” where I feed balls to challenge the player’s shot selection (drive vs. slice approach, direction of approach). We end with a “7-Ball Pattern Drill” where the player executes a point simulation: rally shot, wide ball, inside-out forehand, and transition. I offer real-time corrections on recovery steps, split timing, and racquet preparation. The goal isn’t to overwhelm with fixes, but to identify two priority focus areas (e.g., late prep on backhand, inefficient split step on defense) that we’ll develop over time.

With a beginner. Assess their tennis skill level. Work on the tennis grips Work on weaknesses Work on agility Progression

In the first advanced one-on-one session, the goal is to assess the player’s baseline mechanics, footwork efficiency, and tactical instincts. After a dynamic warm-up including resistance band work, carioca, and side-to-side shadow swings, we jump into live feeds to evaluate stroke mechanics under light pressure. I use a “Baseline Consistency and Depth” drill, where the player must hit alternating cross-court and down-the-line forehands and backhands with targets placed deep in the corners. This helps diagnose balance, weight transfer, and contact point habits. We then move into “Approach-Decision Live Feeds,” where I feed balls to challenge the player’s shot selection (drive vs. slice approach, direction of approach). We end with a “7-Ball Pattern Drill” where the player executes a point simulation: rally shot, wide ball, inside-out forehand, and transition. I offer real-time corrections on recovery steps, split timing, and racquet preparation. The goal isn’t to overwhelm with fixes, but to identify two priority focus areas (e.g., late prep on backhand, inefficient split step on defense) that we’ll develop over time.

A racket that you are comfortable using Sunscreen Water Sunglasses/hat Tennis court shoes

Bring a racket, lots of water, maybe a hat and sunscreen

Bring an enthusiastic attitude. Plus water, rackets

I adapt my lessons by creating more basic and easier to understand lessons, trying to work mainly on fundamentals and learning proper techniques.

Keeping it fun & simple. Showing them the basics,& fundamentals of tennis actions. Spotting out & developing future tennis potential .

Same as my teenagers approach, but more on cooperative drills