Top 14 coaches for Tennis lessons near Tampa, FL

We’ll assess your current skill level, then revisit and perfect your foundational skills as needed. We will ensure your strokes, serves and footwork are precise and consistent. I’ll make an assessment of your current play to tailor the lessons to your specific needs.

We’ll assess your current skill level, then revisit and perfect your foundational skills as needed. We will ensure your strokes, serves and footwork are precise and consistent. I’ll make an assessment of your current play to tailor the lessons to your specific needs.

Tennis racquet, come wearing tennis shoes and comfortable/athletic clothing, water or something to keep yourself hydrated!

For the lesson, please bring water your racket, some comfortable tennis shoes, maybe a snack as well as a positive attitude!!

Bring lots of water, wear some tennis/running shoes and be ready for a good time.

When teaching kids, I adapt my lessons to be fun and engaging, using games and activities that make learning enjoyable. I focus on building a strong foundation in the basics while incorporating age-appropriate drills and exercises that keep their interest and energy levels high. Patience and encouragement are key, as I strive to create a positive and supportive environment for here young players feel confident and excited to learn.

Short & Fun Tennis Lesson Plan for Kids (11+ Lessons) Each lesson is 1-2 hours long, keeping kids engaged with fun drills and games. The focus is on learning through play, improving coordination, and building confidence. Lesson 1: Tennis Basics & Fun with the Ball Objective: • Introduce tennis in a fun way. • Learn how to hold the racquet and make contact with the ball. Activities: • Warm-up: Freeze tag with racquets. • Ball control: Bounce the ball on the racquet 10 times. • Drop & Hit: Drop the ball and tap it over the net. • Mini-rally: Soft hitting over a short net. • Game: “Ball Balance Walk” (walk while balancing a ball on the racquet). Lesson 2: Forehand Fun Objective: • Learn basic forehand stroke. • Improve hand-eye coordination. Activities: • Warm-up: Relay races with racquets. • Shadow swings: Practice forehand with no ball. • Forehand wall bounce: Hit against a wall. • Forehand rally with coach feed. • Game: “Target Zones” (hit into different areas for points). Lesson 3: Backhand Basics Objective: • Learn two-handed backhand for easy control. Activities: • Warm-up: Fast feet drills. • Backhand shadow swings.