Private Lessons & Coaches in Nashville, TN

Hello my name is Alex and I am a local Nashville tennis coach with over 7 years of playing experience! I am also a PTR Certified Tennis Professional. I began playing tennis in middle school with an athletic background. I quickly fell in love with the sport and began training 4 to 6 hours daily. I continued to compete collegiately while majoring in psychology. I have always enjoyed helping others and tennis is a blend of technical, tactical and mental. I use fact-based instruction and psychological strategies to improve my students playing ability and mental game. I have coached tennis for over 3 years including 8 months at Brookhaven Country Club in Dallas, Texas. During my time there, I coached numerous nationally ranked juniors along with early childhood students and adults of all ages and all different skill levels. I am offering fun private tennis lessons, semi-private tennis lessons, group tennis lessons and hitting only sessions for all ages (kids, teens, adults, seniors) and for all skill levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced). So whether you need to work on some specifics like your forehand, backhand, volley, serve, service return, overhead, drop shot, approach shot, footwork, singles strategy or doubles strategy-I would be more than happy to help you out with your tennis game! I teach tennis lessons in the Nashville area and I’m willing to travel up to 10 miles to a tennis court that is conveniently located close to you.

"Coach Alex is fantastic! He gives clear, easy-to-follow instructions and is incredibly patience during each lesson. Thanks to his guidance, I feel my game has improved. I'm more confident on the court and excited to keep learning!

Learn pickleball! I'm a full time professor, and I've played pickleball for over 7 years.. I taught so many of our friends how to play that my wife said, you should give lessons.. So I became a certified instructor through the first pickleball organization, The International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association (IPTPA). I offer personalized instruction, built upon a foundation of effective strategies and skillful technique. Its super fun so you should join us!

"Today’s lesson with Jamie was quite helpful, especially focusing on solving problems with my backhand. Although I still need to see improvements on the skills he taught me, I feel more confident about my overall game now. Still, there's room to grow, I suppose consistent practice will make the difference.

My name is Chris Taft I am a former professional basketball playing in the NBA and overseas and before that, played at the University of Pittsburgh. My focus making athletes better elevating their game through skill development and game focus drills. With a key focus on fundamentals and personalized coaching, I help athletes unlock their full potential and I relate to them with my experience as a player-coach knowing exactly what it takes to help young athletes reach there full potential.

"Coach Taft trained and coached me for years throughout high school and mentored and has been great and we keep in touch. I highly recommend booking Coach Taft

John Rogers is a certified IPTPA pickleball instructor and currently a 4.5+ player with nearly five years of playing experience. A multiple tournament winner, John believes quality instruction, confidence, and having fun are key to improving on the court. He works with players of all skill levels, from beginners, to 4.0+ competitors preparing for tournament play and is passionate about helping every player improve and enjoy the game. Let’s play Pickleball!

"John is an excellent coach. He focused on my strengths and weaknesses. He is helping me take my game to the next level. I have already incorporated his suggested changes into my game.

I am a high-level 4.4-rated pickleball player with strong skills in both doubles and singles. My background as a college lacrosse athlete and coach has given me a solid foundation in teaching and strategy, which I now bring to the pickleball court. I am excited to help beginners and intermediate players improve their game. I’ve already been teaching through referrals and requests from friends, and I look forward to helping more players develop their skills and love for pickleball!

"Coach Kyle is patient and encouraging—my son Ethan went from a total beginner to rallying confidently in just a few lessons!

I’m a former collegiate golfer and current teaching professional in Nashville who loves helping players enjoy the game and improve with confidence. My lessons focus on fundamentals, video swing analysis, alignment, and footwork in a way that is easy to understand and apply. I enjoy working with beginners, juniors, and everyday golfers who want clear instruction, a positive environment, and real improvement.

Hi, my name is Stephen. I’m a 5.0 singles and doubles Pickleball player. I’m a competitive tournament player that plans to start playing the pro circuit soon, but also have a passion for coaching and helping others. My coaching style is a combination of encouraging, fun, while also trying to get the best out of my students. Before pickleball I was a 2-sport collegiate athlete, and have coached numerous athletes. Furthermore, as a competitive player myself, I am constantly studying, learning, and seeking to improve as a player and a coach. I am continuously learning, and stay up to date with the latest strategies, techniques, and developments in the game. Pickleball is constantly evolving, and is about situational awareness and adaptability. I aim to help my students apply these concepts as well.

"Stephen is a great instructor. I am Brand new to pickleball and we touched on all aspects of the game. It was a great lesson!

With eight years of playing experience and hands on experience coaching defensive line at the high school level I bring a strong foundation in defensive line fundamentals and player development. I have helped develop players’ understanding of block recognition, pass rush techniques, leverage, and the fundamentals needed to succeed at the position. My coaching philosophy is centered on developing players into technicians of their craft, emphasizing technique comes first before anything else.

"He genuinely cares about helping players improve. He pushes you to master the fundamentals and teaches you things you can use to become a better d lineman

With 2+ years coaching racquet sports in LA - including West Hollywood and The Valley Hunt Club in Pasadena - I offer high-skill instruction tailored to your goals. Having coached high-profile clients like Sharon Stone as well as players of all ages, I bring an easygoing, patient, kind, and fun approach to every session. While experienced with all ages, my main focus is delivering top-tier private and semi-private lessons for adults looking to elevate their game. Let’s hit!

"Coach Jude is the man!! Never had a better hitting partner. A great person to get out on the court and sweat with.

Former junior world No. 108 (ITF), US Open Juniors competitor, and multiple-time ITF junior title winner. I played 4 years of Division I tennis at Indiana University, then earned my Master’s at Lipscomb University while serving as assistant coach for their tennis program. I coach players of all ages and levels, tailoring each lesson to build strong fundamentals, sharpen strategy, and help students reach their next level on the court.

"I’ve taken a few lessons with Vikash and have really enjoyed them so far. He’s good at spotting small things in your technique and explaining how to fix them without overcomplicating it. We worked on my serve, footwork, and overall consistency, and I’ve already noticed a difference when I play. The lessons are also pretty relaxed, which makes it easier to learn and actually enjoy the process. I’d definitely recommend giving Vikash a try if you’re looking to improve your tennis.