These coaches teach at top ranked spots and have great lesson fulfillment & student reviews.
Attended Smith Sterns Tennis academy during my junior career. Went on to play Both division 1 and 2 tennis in college. If you want someone with both a passion for the game as well as developing your tennis game.
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Miami has 8 active tennis coaches teaching every level - from total beginners booking their very first lesson to USTA-rated league players, junior tournament prospects, and adults rebuilding strokes after years off court. The active Miami tennis coaches carry a 4.99 average rating across hundreds of lessons taught. Private lessons land in the $80-$200 range depending on the coach's playing background and lesson length, with a clear premium tier for former professional and ITF-competing tennis pros. Active coaching concentrates at Flamingo Park, the Ashe-Buchholz Tennis Center, and a cluster of neighborhood public courts - pick by court, neighborhood, or budget.
tennis coach with the most lessons taught in Miami
Coach Martin has taught
131 lessons
The location with the most coaches teaching tennis lessons at
Margaret Pace Park
Average coach player rating
4.94
327 total ratings
and here are the coaches with top player ratings:
| Tier | Price | What you get |
|---|
| Starting | $80-$110 | Newer coaches and adult-beginner specialists; great for first lessons |
| Typical | $110-$140 | Where most Miami tennis lessons land for established coaches |
| Premium | $140-$200 | USTA-competitive, ITF / Futures-level instructors, tournament-prep |
| Touring-Pro Tier | $220+ | Former professional players with deep tour experience |
| 10-Lesson Pack | $750-$1300 | Series discount, billed up front |
Miami's climate supports year-round outdoor tennis, with a long playing season that runs about 11 months on hard court and lets students lock into a steady weekly cadence. The city's coaching roster is unusually deep on competitive backgrounds: an instructor with 30+ years and an ATP Top 10-linked development path, a current ITF and Futures-circuit competitor, a former professional player, and a USTA 5.0 / UTR 8 active league competitor. That density means a Miami student can match a tennis pro to a real goal - junior tournament prep, USTA league play, college recruiting work, or first-time adult fundamentals. Most coaching happens on hard courts at public tennis centers; clay (Har-Tru) courts exist at neighborhood centers like Flamingo Park for players who want the slower-surface footwork and slide. Summer brings heavy heat plus daily afternoon storms, so most year-round students shift to early-morning and late-evening lessons June through September.
| Format | Participants | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (1-on-1) | 1 student | $80-$220 / lesson | Fastest improvement, individualized stroke and footwork feedback every shot. |
| Pair or trio | 2-3 students | $50-$110 / person | Spouses, friends, or doubles partners who want shared cost and shared rally time. |
| Group clinic | 4-6 students | $50-$80 / person | Lowest cost per session; high-volume hitting and live-ball drills; less individual correction. |
| Level | Frequency | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | Weekly | 60 min | First 4-6 sessions build the foundation - grip, ready stance, forehand, backhand, and a basic serve toss. |
| Intermediate | Every 1-2 weeks | 60-90 min | Players who can rally consistently work on specific weaknesses - second serve, kick serve, backhand slice, transition game. |
| Advanced | Weekly or every 2 weeks | 90 min | USTA league, UTR, or tournament-track players - match-pattern drilling, serve-and-return work, live point play, video review. |
Hand-picked coaches across different goals - browse the full list above to filter by venue, price, or availability.
USTA 5.0 rating and UTR 8 with 10 years of immersive tennis and active USTA league play; strong fit for students preparing for competitive matches.
Perfect 5.0 rating across 64 reviews; reviews repeatedly highlight patience with first-time adults and clear, fundamentals-first teaching.
4 years coaching experience with a precise, powerful serve focus; well-rated across 52 reviews for technical work on serve mechanics.
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Currently competing in ITF and Futures / Challenger events; brings live-tour experience to tournament-prep and advanced students.
Perfect 5.0 across 14 reviews; reviews emphasize a structured guidance style that helps students unlock specific skills.
30 years of elite playing experience including time at the professional level; strong fit for advanced and tournament-prep students.
Miami Beach's main public tennis center with hard and clay courts, lights for evening lessons, and a long-running junior development scene. A central, beach-side venue that pulls a strong mix of beginners, USTA league players, and competitive juniors.
Public hard-court venue in the city with a competitive playing community. A strong fit for adult league players and tournament-track juniors who want match-quality court conditions for lessons and live ball.
Public neighborhood hard courts that draw a steady mix of beginners and intermediate players. A practical lesson venue for students who want easy parking and a low-stakes setting for their first sessions.
Public hard courts serving the surrounding neighborhood; a budget-friendly option for adult beginners and weekly recreational lessons close to home.
Neighborhood park with public courts used by several Miami coaches; reliable for weekday morning and evening lessons when other central courts are crowded.
Private-court access used by select Miami tennis pros for clients who want a controlled, low-traffic teaching environment. Useful for advanced students who need long uninterrupted blocks for serve work or video review.
"I have zero playing experience and Martin was the perfect coach to get the basics down for me. Going to be doing a class weekly. Would highly recommend if you are someone who wants to get active and have a coach that is going to push you!"
"Absolutely amazing! I have been taking beginner lessons with Carlos for about a month. He got me really interested in the sport. Highly recommend!"
"Me and my husband were looking for a tennis coach but no one actually take the time with us, we are old people and need patience. Martin did it so good, he was always explaining everything 3/4 times if necessary."
"He came for my first tennis lessons and I was impressed by the knowledge that he has . The entire class was super funny and with a lot of games also which I really liked. Gonna tell my friends for sure about this guy"
Patient coaches with strong first-lesson reviews who teach fundamentals clearly to total beginners. Plan for 4-6 weekly 60-minute sessions to build grip, ready stance, forehand, backhand, and a basic serve.
What to look for: Reviews from first-time adult students mentioning patience and step-by-step explanations; pricing in the $80-$120 range; coaches teaching at lower-stakes public venues like Henderson Park or Seamans Park.
Try Martin S.USTA-competitive instructors who can rebuild strokes and prep adult league players for 3.5/4.0/4.5 match play. Live-ball drills, point patterns, and serve-and-return work make the difference at this level.
What to look for: Listings with USTA ratings (4.0+), UTR ratings, or active league experience; pricing in the $140+ tier; coaches who teach at Ashe-Buchholz or Flamingo Park where league play is common.
Try Carlos S.Tour-level instructors with ITF, Futures, or former professional playing backgrounds. Sessions focus on specific shot weaknesses, point patterns, and live-match simulation, usually 90 minutes.
What to look for: Headlines mentioning ITF, Futures, ATP, or former pro background; pricing in the $180+ tier; willingness to design multi-week blocks toward a specific tournament.
Try Sibi S.December through April is Miami's most comfortable tennis window. June-September brings heat and daily afternoon storms - shift lessons to before 9am or after 6pm under court lights.
Where to find tennis coaches and venues across Miami.
Miami Beach, a coastal residential with strong public-facility access, offers strong mix of public and club lesson options. Tennis students typically book through a community courts nearby or with a coach who meets at the closest public facility.
Flamingo Park is a park-anchored residential with public-court access. Strong mix of public and club lesson options make it easy to book a tennis racquet club or a private session within a 10-15 minute drive.
Coral Gables, a upscale Miami residential with strong club culture, offers strong mix of public and club lesson options. Tennis students typically book through a racquet club nearby or with a coach who meets at the closest public facility.
Known as a urban core with central facility access, Downtown Miami has steady weekly court availability for tennis students. Most local coaches travel to one of several tennis centers in the area.
Number of certified coaches in Miami
17 certified coaches
Number of former college athletes teaching tennis in Miami
7 former college athletes
Average length of time coaches in Miami have been teaching for
18.81 years on average
How many coaches teach tennis in Miami
172 coaches
Average cost of a tennis lesson in Miami
$78 for weekly lessons
