Tennis lessons with
Coach Ellie Millard
From$70.87 per lesson
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Tennis lessons with
Coach Ellie Millard
From$70.87 per lesson
•92
Happy Student ScoreGreat
This coach is reliable and responsive. Students are happy and often return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
5.0
92
Happy Student ScoreGreat
This coach is reliable and responsive. Students are happy and often return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
5.0
About your tennis coach
Former Division I tennis player and nationally ranked athlete, ranked No. 4 in Great Britain as a junior and proud Great Britain junior representative. With over 10 years of coaching experience, brings elite-level playing experience and proven training methods to players of all ages and abilities. Specializes in technical development, match strategy, movement, and competitive mindset, helping athletes build confidence and perform at their highest level — from beginners to tournament competitors.
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Phoenix, Arizona
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Years Playing: 22 years
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Given: 6 lessons
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Accomplishments
🎾10 UTR
🏅D1 Athlete
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonThe first lesson focuses on building confidence and comfort on court. I introduce basic grips, athletic positioning, and simple rally skills while keeping movement and success the priority. Players learn how to make clean contact, control direction, and understand court layout through fun, achievable drills rather than technical overload.
Lesson 11+Remaining lessons focus on developing a complete player. Training becomes more personalized based on strengths and goals, emphasizing consistency under pressure, strategy, shot selection, and competitive play. Players gain the skills and confidence needed to rally, serve, and compete independently.
Lesson 4-10During this phase, players transition from learning strokes to learning how to play. We refine technique, improve directional control, introduce net play and returns, and develop court positioning. Live-ball drills and structured point play are added to build confidence, decision-making, and match awareness.
Lesson 2-3Lessons two and three develop consistency and movement. Players begin rallying with purpose while improving forehand and backhand fundamentals, footwork patterns, and timing. We introduce serving basics and cooperative drills that help players sustain rallies and start understanding point construction.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonThe first session evaluates technical efficiency, movement patterns, and tactical decision-making under pressure. I assess stroke mechanics, shot tolerance, point construction, and competitive habits to identify performance gaps. Training immediately focuses on optimizing strengths while addressing areas limiting match performance.
Lesson 11+Ongoing lessons become fully individualized and performance-driven. Training targets match strategy, mental toughness, point management, and adapting tactics against different opponents. Sessions simulate competitive environments to maximize consistency, confidence, and tournament-level execution.
Lesson 4-10This phase focuses heavily on tactical development and pressure training. Players train patterns of play, offensive and defensive transitions, serve plus one combinations, and return strategies. Live-ball competition, movement intensity, and decision-making drills are designed to improve performance during competitive match play.
Lesson 2-3Lessons two and three emphasize refinement and efficiency. Players work on shot quality, spin variation, directional control, and improved footwork efficiency. High-tempo drilling and situational points are introduced to improve consistency, transition play, and execution during realistic match scenarios.
Youth players
Working with kidsWhen coaching kids, lessons are built around fun, movement, and confidence first. I use age-appropriate equipment, engaging games, and short activity rotations to keep attention high while developing coordination, balance, and fundamental tennis skills. The focus is on creating a positive environment where kids enjoy learning, build athletic foundations, and develop a lifelong love for the sport.
Working with teenagersWith teenagers, lessons become more structured and goal-oriented while still maintaining enjoyment. Training focuses on technical development, match strategy, movement efficiency, and competitive mindset. I adapt sessions based on whether players are recreational or tournament-focused, helping them build confidence, discipline, and performance skills both on and off the court.
What you need to bringTennis racket
What I can bringBalls, cones & lines
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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