Tennis lessons with
Coach Clay Jones
From$106.31 per lesson
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Tennis lessons with
Coach Clay Jones
From$106.31 per lesson
•✨Clay is new on TeachMe.To – but very experienced with tennis. We strictly vet every instructor so you can book with confidence. Satisfaction is guaranteed. If anything go sideways, we'll switch you to a different coach or give you your money back.
✨Clay is new on TeachMe.To – but very experienced with tennis. We strictly vet every instructor so you can book with confidence. Satisfaction is guaranteed. If anything go sideways, we'll switch you to a different coach or give you your money back.
About your tennis coach
I'm passionate about motivating players who’ve reached plateaus and want to got beyond. As a college-level player with two decades of experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a personalized approach to every lesson I’ve worked with some excellent coaches at state of-the-art tennis facilities (both domestically and internationally). Let's work together to elevate your game and unlock your full potential.
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Teaches: Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: San Francisco, California
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Years Playing: 20 years
Clay's availability
Find a location and time that works for you
Clay's availability
Find a location and time that works for you
Availability on all locations
Near San Francisco, California
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We can suggest similar coaches or arrange a different spot (even at home)
We can suggest similar coaches or arrange a different spot (even at home)
Accomplishments
🎾4.5 NTRP
➕Experienced Player
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonN/A
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonFirst and foremost I think it’s important to emphasize that this is a collaboration and so the first thing we do is TALK. What do you like about your game? We would first warm-up and what is your vision for your playing style? Anything you hate doing or that makes you really uncomfortable? Then we hit/serve. I need to see your base level and tendencies. I then share with you my observations about strengths, needed improvements, and overall effectiveness of your preferred style of play… or equally fun, we find/develop your best style of play. Just remember, although this can be a frustrating sport, never forget the FUN
Lesson 11+By this time we should be utilizing the “new”/refined technique regularly and with minimal thought. We drop the structure so much and see if you can deploy said technique improvisationally within the flow of tennis games and sets. Also it’s important to change up the focus; at this point let’s just have fun and let that guide where to take your game next! How’s your tweener shot?
Lesson 4-10At this advanced level, we will need to concentrate on one action or limited sequences of actions at a time. The margins for improvement are smaller so we must really repeat and drive improvements to the point of unconscious execution
Lesson 2-3Commensurate on what we identify as the personalized plan for improvement e.g. if you want to be a backboard, but have inefficient footwork most lessons will emphasize hitting and dynamic footwork.
Youth players
Working with teenagersFor intermediate teens, the emphasis should be on refining fundamentals through practical challenges. In small groups this could mean working on the details of a ground stroke repeatedly….then letting the instruction go and playing practice games e.g. king of the court, Canadian doubles, etc., incorporating the practiced shot. For individuals similar standards apply but it would necessarily be more physically demanding with emphasis on footwork and execution of shots in various circumstances e.g. forehand approaches.
What you need to bringAppropriate shoes, clothes, and preferred racquet.
Towel and water not required and not provided but recommended
What I can bringRacquets, balls, hopper, warm-up bands, AP Belt (high intermediate/advanced players only)
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
We totally understand that life can be unpredictable and plans might change. That's
why we've got your back with our flexible cancellation policy, designed to give you
peace of mind when booking private sports lessons with our awesome local instructors!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
CJ
Tennis with Clay J.New to TeachMe.To