Learn Tennis with Emmanuel

I am a dedicated tennis coach focused on the overall development of each player. My coaching approach includes a variety of drills tailored to enhance technique, strategy, and physical conditioning. I emphasize fundamentals while adapting training to each player’s needs, helping them improve their game through structured, engaging, and progressive practice sessions. My goal is to build well-rounded players with strong technical skills, tactical awareness, and a deep love for the sport.

Levels taught: Beginners, Intermediates
Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults
🏅Experienced Player
📝ITF Certified
🎓5 years coaching
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⭐️USTA East bay champion 8.5 and 7.5 combo men’s team 2024 . Sectionals finalist with 8.5 and 7.5 combo men’s team 2025
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Locations

These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:
7 courts available
Willard Park

Willard Park, 2730 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705, USA

2098.3 miles away
Outdoors
Grove Park

1730 Oregon St, Berkeley, CA 94703, USA

2099.3 miles away
Outdoors
Cedar Rose Park Tennis Courts

1300 Rose St, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA

2099.7 miles away
Outdoors
San Pablo Park

San Pablo Park, 2800 Park St, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA

2099.8 miles away
Outdoors
James McKinney Park

1720 Eighth Street, Berkeley, California, USA

2100.2 miles away
Outdoors
Ocean View Park Pickleball and Tennis Courts

900 Buchanan St

2100.2 miles away
Outdoors
De Fremery Park

1207 18th St, Oakland, CA 94607

2100.8 miles away
Outdoors

Availability

These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.
mondays
8 AM - 2 PM
tuesdays
8 AM - 2 PM
wednesdays
8 AM - 2 PM
thursdays
8 AM - 2 PM
fridays
8 AM - 2 PM
saturdays
8 AM - 2 PM

Beginner training plan
Your first lessonStretching , forehand and backhand mechanics Grip introduction
Lesson 11+Net play and serve serve and return Basic match play Tactical play and match situations
Lesson 4-10Footwork ,stroke development , consistency, introduction to rally , volleys, target drills ,serves
Lesson 2-3Basic stroke introduction, mini tennis , control exercises

Advanced training plan
Your first lessonGroundstroke consistency Live ball hitting Footwork
Lesson 11+Crosscourt rallies (footwork recovery) Building points Pressure serving drills Situational points drill Simulated match conditions Shot variety drills
Lesson 4-10Serve technique Return of serves Match play Second serve attack Serve combo executions
Lesson 2-3Attack and defensive drills Approach shots Volley drills Slice

Youth players
Working with kidsRed/ orange ball Mini tennis I use a lot of games and challenges , fun drills Easy to understand language , I let the kids try instead of just telling them . I change drills every 5-10 minutes

Working with teenagersDepends on the level of the player, but I incorporate fitness and conditioning . I focus on match play , footwork drills , competitive and fun games. I’ll focus more on the technique , strategy and competition

What you need to bringRackets Appropriate clothing Water

What I can bringTennis balls and basket Cones -rubber markers- tennis lines I can provide two rackets if needed

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