Top 17 coaches for Tennis lessons near Houston, TX

Bio: Hello! I’m Fernando Arguello, a passionate and experienced tennis coach with 15 years as a competitive player and 5 years of coaching at all levels. Having trained in elite programs and competed at the NCAA Division II level on scholarship, I bring a deep understanding of high-performance tennis. I am certified with the ITF Level 1 coaching course and have worked with players of all ages, from young beginners to advanced adults, in both private and group sessions of up to 20 players. Throughout my career, I have coached at various tennis academies, continuously expanding my knowledge and refining my training methods to help players maximize their potential. As a player, I was ranked No. 16 in Ecuador and held the No. 1 ranking in the state of Pichincha for four consecutive years. My highest UTR (Universal Tenis Ranking) has been 10.30, reflecting my competitive experience at a high level. Whether you're looking to refine your skills, improve your match play, or simply enjoy the game, I am here to help you reach your full potential. Let’s enjoy this process together!

Bio: With two decades on the court, I bring passion and precision to every lesson. My experience as a college player informs my coaching, helping students of all levels elevate their game. I create a fun, yet challenging environment where skills flourish.

Bio: Our tennis director started playing tennis when he was 4 years old in Russia, then the family immigrated to the US when he was just 9, he then quickly became a highly ranked junior. Playing junior tennis in Houston, the Texas section and then nationally he achieved rankings as high as #1 in Texas and top #10 in the nation. Then transitioned to playing professional tennis tournaments, after a number of years, some setbacks and a couple of injuries as his first child was born, thats when he started his coaching career. Never having imagined something would bring him as much joy as training, competing and then winning, coaching players to do the same and even better than himself in some cases did. He has now been teaching for 15+ years and has worked with players of all levels, ages and backgrounds. Having had over 50+ players go and play at the collegiate level and many adults experience success in their competitive careers as well. Tennis and fitness training is our passion, teaching people the game and helping them lead healthy lives is what drives our whole team!

Bio: I am a USPTA Elite certified tennis professional. This is the highest rating awarded by the United State Professional Tennis Association. SAFE PLAY certified & current (yearly FBI background check for coaching youth sports). Currently working exclusively for myself, most recently was the Head Coach for Episcopal High School Tennis Team. Working for City of West U Parks and Recreation since 2018. Also, Lifetime Fitness Galleria Indoor Tennis Club @ the Houston Galleria (4 years). Also, previously, at The Briar Club (4yrs) in the River Oaks District of Houston. Other notable programs I have been involved with- Baton Rouge Country Club (LA), Bocage Racquet Club (LA), Houston Racquet Club, Westheimer Indoor Tennis, LSU Nike Tennis Camps, Rice Tennis Camps, Steve Carter’s Tennis Camps, and The Boulder Country Club in Colorado. I’ve been playing since the age of 4 and coaching since age 19. I teach all levels and ages. Private, semi-private, and group tennis lessons. Body of work includes everything from helping train top 350 world ranked ATP players, working for LSU and Rice University Tennis, Nike Tennis Camps, top country clubs and tennis clubs around the nation, and coached junior players ranked nationally in the top 10. I’ve been Head Counselor at “live-in dorm” tennis camps, in charge of all things on and off court. Undergraduate full academic scholarship all 4 years of studies (B.S. Microbiology) from LSU ’97). Finished graduate school (M.S. in Biology from LSU in ’01) with an “A” gpa. I am the 3rd youngest Eagle Scout in United States history (age 12). Member of Sigma Chi fraternity (@LSU) and member of the LSU Houston Alumni Chapter.

Bio: Zezé is an experienced tennis coach originally from Brazil, where he began playing at age 10 with his father. He went on to compete in junior tournaments in Brazil and played college tennis on a full scholarship at Indian River Community College in Fort Pierce, Florida. With 18 years as the Head of Junior and Player Development at the Houston City Club, Zezé built an impressive junior program that reached record participation levels, including 845 children in the 2015 summer camp and nearly 190 in after-school programs. In 2016, he led the City Club's 10-and-under team to win their first Texas State Championship. Currently, Zezé continues to grow his Z Junior Tennis Academy and has served as the Head Coach for the Girls Varsity Team at St. John's School since 2018. His dedication to junior development has shaped countless players and helped them reach their full potential in tennis.