Tennis lessons with
Coach Darian Quinonez
From$141.75 per lesson
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Tennis lessons with
Coach Darian Quinonez
From$141.75 per lesson
•95
Happy Student ScoreGreat
This coach is reliable and responsive. Students are happy and often return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
5.0•1 review
95
Happy Student ScoreGreat
This coach is reliable and responsive. Students are happy and often return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
5.0•1 review
About your tennis coach
Elevate your tennis game with my 16 years of playing experience. As a former collegiate athlete, I bring unique insights to help you reach your full potential on the court. My passion lies in fostering a fun and challenging learning environment for players of all levels.
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Teaches: Adults
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Berkeley, California
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Years Playing: 16 years
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Given: 10 lessons
Darian's availability
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Darian's availability
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Near Berkeley, California
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We can suggest similar coaches or arrange a different spot (even at home)
Accomplishments
🎾5.5 NTRP
🏅Experienced Player
➕ Collegiate All American
Reputation
95
Happy Student ScoreGreat
Reliability
Always reliable ⭐ Shows up on time and ready to teach every lesson. You can count on them.
Average rating
5.0
2 ratings•1 review
Rachael Angi
Darian is patient, helpful, and kind even when I feel uncoordinated and clumsy. He’s strengthened my technique with precision. He’s quite particular about the technique, but it works. One thing I need to work on now is my own stamina, and then i’ll be a noticeably stronger tennis player than I was before I started meeting with Darian.
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonI begin by assessing the player’s athletic background, comfort level, and current skills through simple, non-intimidating drills. I introduce basic grips, stance, and swing fundamentals, focusing on forehand and backhand groundstrokes. The priority is building confidence, ensuring they have fun, and creating a positive first experience that motivates them to return.
Lesson 11+We refine technique for power, spin, and accuracy while introducing more advanced tactics such as constructing points, exploiting opponents’ weaknesses, and positioning for doubles. Players gain match-play experience, improve mental focus, and develop consistency under pressure. At this stage, training becomes more tailored to the player’s personal goals, whether recreational play, competitive leagues, or tournaments.
Lesson 4-10Players develop more consistent groundstrokes and serves, begin learning topspin and slice variations, and expand footwork patterns for better court coverage. We introduce volleys, overheads, and approach shots. Lessons include more structured point play and basic singles/doubles strategy. By the end of this phase, beginners should feel confident rallying, serving, and keeping score in a friendly match.
Lesson 2-3We reinforce grips and basic stroke technique while introducing the serve and return in simple progressions. I add controlled rally drills to develop timing, consistency, and footwork fundamentals. The emphasis remains on correct form over power, while gradually introducing scoring and point play to build familiarity with the game’s flow.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonAssess level
Lesson 11+Results
Lesson 4-10Emphasis and athletic ability, footwork, court positioning, and ball placement
Lesson 2-3Emphasis on match play, mentality, and strategy
What you need to bringShoes and Racquets
What I can bringCones, Balls, Workout Equipment
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!
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