Tennis lessons with
Coach Illia Fila
From$127.57 per lesson
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Tennis lessons with
Coach Illia Fila
From$127.57 per lesson
•91
Happy Student ScoreGood
This coach is dependable and responsive. Students are generally satisfied and continue booking lessons.
Coach Rating
5.0•5 reviews
91
Happy Student ScoreGood
This coach is dependable and responsive. Students are generally satisfied and continue booking lessons.
Coach Rating
5.0•5 reviews
About your tennis coach
Professional tennis coach in San Jose providing private tennis lessons for juniors and adults. Former competitive player with experience coaching tournament and high UTR-level players. Focus on technical development, footwork, serve improvement, consistency, and match strategy. Customized training programs designed to help players improve and compete with confidence. tennis lessons for kids, teens, and adults. All skill levels welcome, from beginners to competitive players. Lessons are personalized to each player’s goals and schedule Lessons are tailored to each player’s level and goals, from beginners to tournament players. Serving San Jose and surrounding areas
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Teaches: Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Sunnyvale, California
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Years Playing: Not specified
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Given: 6 lessons
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Near Sunnyvale, California
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Accomplishments
🎾11.5 UTR
🏅Pro Athlete
➕ATP tennis player
Reputation
91
Happy Student ScoreGood
Reliability
Usually reliable 👍 Dependable most of the time. Occasionally needs to adjust, but communicates clearly.
Average rating
5.0
5 ratings•5 reviews
Mia
Absolutely the best tennis coach! I’ve been working with him for a short while, and the results speak for themselves. My UTR has jumped almost by 2! Coach Illia has an incredible, patient teaching style and truly focuses on what I personally need to improve rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. As a former pro, he has the high-level technical expertise to fix subtle errors, but he is also funny, which makes lessons enjoyable. I’ve seen him help both beginners, higher-level players, and whatever in between improve dramatically. He genuinely put immense effort into every lesson and cares about your progress. If you want to take your game to the next level, choosing Illia as your coach is the best option.
Annie Chang
Coach Filanchuk is awesome! My teens really enjoy working with him. During every practice, he quickly identifies the areas where my kids could improve and helps them work on it together. He also gives them a lot of support with their technical skills and motivates them to put in the effort to succeed. He's super professional and has a great sense of humor.
Highly recommended!!
Priti Malhorta
Coach Ilya has been amazing for my son. In a short time my son has really progressed a lot in technique, form and endurance ever since he started with his training with him. He makes you work hard but also keeps the class enjoyable and stays engaged with the players. He works with the players strengths to make them better. Highly recommend him!
S Yumin
My daughter has been training with Coach Illia for over a year. He has a strong professional tennis background, and it truly shows in his teaching. He places great emphasis on fundamental skills, helping students build a solid and lasting foundation.
He can quickly identify my daughter’s challenges and address them through well-structured lessons. Besides, he is very patient with kids and always encourages them.
My daughter absolutely loves his classes and always looks forward to them. We have seen clear improvement in her skills and mindset. Highly recommend!
Scott
I’ve been training with Illia for over a year now, and I cannot recommend him enough!
When I first started, I was a complete newbie with zero tennis experience. Illia has been incredibly patient and skilled at breaking down the fundamentals in a way that actually makes sense. Thanks to his coaching, I’ve seen massive improvement in my technique, footwork, and overall confidence on the court.
If you’re looking for a coach who is professional, encouraging, and knows how to get results—no matter your starting level—Illia is the one to go to!
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonThe first lesson focuses on fundamentals and comfort.
We start with grip, ready position, and basic swing mechanics. I introduce simple rally drills using low-compression balls to build control and confidence.
You’ll learn:
• Proper forehand and backhand technique
• Basic footwork patterns
• How to make consistent contact
• Simple rallying from short court
Goal: Feel comfortable hitting the ball and understanding the basics.
Lesson 11+At this stage, training becomes more personalized.
Focus areas:
• Shot selection and decision-making
• Serve +1 patterns
• Match simulation
• Tactical awareness
• Mental consistency
Goal: Transition from beginner to confident recreational player.
Lesson 4-10Now we build real structure.
Focus areas:
• Full serve development
• Return basics
• Consistency under movement
• Point construction fundamentals
• Introduction to scoring and match play
Agility and coordination drills are added to improve athletic performance.
Goal: Play controlled points and understand basic strategy.
Lesson 2-3We build consistency and introduce movement.
Focus areas:
• Improving swing mechanics
• Controlled rallying from baseline
• Introduction to serve fundamentals
• Direction control (cross-court focus)
• Footwork drills for balance and timing
Goal: Develop control and start sustaining rallies.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonThe first session begins with a performance assessment.
We evaluate:
• Rally tolerance and consistency under pace
• Serve quality (1st serve %, second serve reliability, patterns)
• Return positioning and aggression
• Shot selection in live points
• Movement efficiency and recovery
We finish with structured point play to identify decision-making patterns.
Goal: Identify strengths, weaknesses, and create a targeted improvement plan.
Lesson 11+Advanced phase focuses on competitive refinement.
• Tactical identity development
• Opponent analysis
• Tempo control
• Closing skills (finishing short balls, net play)
• Tournament preparation routines
Goal: Transition from practice-level execution to match-winning reliability.
Lesson 4-10Training becomes pattern-based and match-specific.
Focus areas:
• Point construction sequences
• Defensive-to-offensive transitions
• Target-based serving
• Situational drills (30-40, break points, tiebreak simulation)
• Decision-making under fatigue
Live ball intensity increases with structured scoring systems.
Goal: Improve match performance consistency and mental clarity under pressure.
Lesson 2-3We begin technical refinement and pattern development.
Focus areas:
• Serve +1 and return +1 structures
• Cross-court tolerance drills under pressure
• Depth and height control
• Open-stance backhand and movement on the run
• Controlled aggression vs neutral rally awareness
Goal: Reduce unforced errors while maintaining offensive capability.
What you need to bringtennis shoes (court shoes preferred), water bottle, and positive attitude.
What I can bringProfessional tennis balls (regular & low-compression for juniors), ball cart, agility ladders, cones, resistance bands, serve targets, and video analysis for technical feedback.
Rackets available for beginners if needed.
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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