Private Tennis Lessons & Coaches in Upper Saddle River, NJ
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“Irvin is mellow, patient, and encouraging. He has been great with my 9 year old son who is a beginner. Good communication and easy to schedule lessons.”Yuki F., parent

About IrvinI teach tennis lessons to anyone and everyone. Never touched a racket? No problem! Do you want to go up a level, make the high school team, or be able to play with friends? Kids, high schoolers, adults, couples, and groups. I love tennis!
USPTA level 2 Certified, Tennis Serve Specialist. Worked with Rick Macci (coach of 5 world #1 ones including Williams sisters and Andy Roddick), Jose Higuras (head of U.S. high performance program), Jeff Salzsentein (former top 100 player), Hans Podlipnik (Wimbledon QFist), and many others. Head high school coach for 11 years, active tournament player, patient teacher.
Passionate about helping underserved kids throughout Seattle learn tennis and have organized and connected with many initiatives to do so.
My goal is to help you achieve your goals whether that be improving technique or beginning to learn to play. To that extent, I am fairly flexible in my approach. For beginners, I focus on technique, proper grips, and generating topspin. To do this, I focus on hand feeding a lot of balls early on to develop proper technique and to train the muscle memory. Specifically, I teach a semi-western forehand, two-handed backhand, volley fundamentals, split stepping, proper footwork and serve mechanics. I also work with students who have one-handed backhands. I am a big believer in putting in a lot of time on the serve. For more experienced players, I will work with you to either identify areas for improvement or to work on areas you’ve identified you would like to improve.Go to profile
About SeiyaI'm Seiya, a varsity tennis player at NYU with over a decade of competitive experience. Growing up in Hawaii, I won 4 state championships and won National High School All American Championships before joining the NYU Men's Tennis Team where I currently compete. I am also currently a summer coach for the junior programs at ROOSEVELT ISLAND RACQUET CLUB, where I work with young players of all levels. I am also able to coach any age and will tailor every lesson to your goals.Go to profile
“I have used many tennis coaches, that are way overpriced and don’t know how to teach. But Armaan was the only one that I saw put in effort and genuinely cared about my improvement.”Max, student · shared by Armaan

About ArmaanHello, my name is Armaan Walia and I have been playing competitive tennis for 12+ years. I coach with the top tennis pros at country clubs which has helped me develop my coaching skills. I play collegiate tennis at St. Lawrence University and play two singles there ending my season with a 8-3 record. During my lessons I focus on developing the player and building habits that will last for a lifetime.Go to profile


About BalinI've grown up playing tennis since age 4, climbed up to a top 50 player in texas U16, reached a 10 UTR and played line 1 for my Varsity HS team. Went to Ucla and began coaching over 15 kids. I coached kids of all skill levels, but my style of coaching mainly benefits kids who are looking to hit a lot of balls and play points/sets. Obviously I tailor my coaching to all skill levels, but those looking for more intense hitting will benefit more.Go to profile


About WinstonI am a passionate tennis player and instructor. I have been coaching tennis for over 20 years. I used to be the girl tennis director at Brookwood Camp in Glen Spey NY. I played in the USTA league for over 10 years. I also coach high school tennis for some years. Currently, I am a member of the Morristown field club. I play tennis and paddle throughout the year.Go to profile
“Nice pace and focus kept me moving through the lesson, and a concise highlight like Great helped me lock in the timing, so I left feeling lighter on my feet, ready to try the next drill.”Keon C., student

About NathanielExperienced tennis player with over 10 years of competitive play, now focused on coaching and player development. Skilled in technique, strategy, and mental preparation, with a strong ability to motivate and adapt to individual needs. Committed to fostering growth, discipline, and a love for the game in players of all levels. Brings leadership, clear communication, and a deep understanding of modern training methods.Go to profile


About LaurentsiLaurentsi was born in Minsk, Belarus, and began playing tennis at the age of six. By age 12, he was competing in national and international tournaments, eventually becoming a Top 10 junior player in Belarus in both the 16U and 18U divisions.
His success earned him full sponsorship through Belarus’ national tennis development program, where he had the opportunity to train alongside elite players and coaches, including Ilya Ivashka (ATP Top 50), Egor Gerasimov (ATP Top 100), Anton Dubrov (Aryna Sabalenka’s coach), and Egor Yatsyk (coach of Aslan Karatsev).
At 17, Laurentsi competed in Belarus’ national selection tournament for the Davis Cup team, finishing sixth and earning a position as an additional player on the team.
In 2011, Laurentsi received a full tennis scholarship to Bethany College in Kansas, where he competed in the NAIA. During both his freshman and sophomore seasons, he won his regional tournament and advanced to the semifinals of the national tournament, where he fell to the eventual champion.
After earning his Bachelor of Science, Laurentsi transitioned into coaching full-time. He spent three years coaching privately before joining John McEnroe Tennis Academy in Westchester, New York where he continued to develop as a coach over the next three years. He later joined New Rochelle Racquet Club as a Head Pro further expanding his experience managing other pros and organizing programs for players of varying ages and competitive levels.
Prior joining Franklin Lakes Tennis Academy Laurentsi spent two years focused primarily on developing teenage players, helping them improve their games and advance within their high school varsity and collegiate programs.Go to profile
“Stephaun was an absolute blast!! He was super fun while helping us work on our form. Very encouraging and talented coach - will definitely do another lesson with him!”Amanda S., student

About StephaunHey there, I'm Stephaun! I was born and raised from the beautiful island of Jamaica and now live in NYC. Tennis has been my lifelong passion, and I'm excited to share that journey with you. Living in these two contrasting worlds has given me a unique perspective on the game and life. With an NTRP rating of 5.0, I've honed my skills and am eager to pass on my knowledge to you.Go to profile
About HenryI am a recent Georgetown University graduate and former Division I lacrosse player with a lifelong passion for sports. I have played tennis for most of my life and love competing, teaching, and helping others improve their game. I have several years of experience coaching young athletes and enjoy working with players of all skill levels. My goal is to make each session competitive, positive, and fun while helping players become more confident on the court.Go to profile





