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Jimmy is a SuperCoach ranked in the top 3% coaches based on reliability, responsiveness and student feedback, often exceeding expectations.

Reliability

Always reliable ⭐ Shows up on time and ready to teach every lesson. You can count on them.

Avg. time to confirm lessons1 hours

Average rating

4.9

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Jimmy is a SuperCoach ranked in the top 3% coaches based on reliability, responsiveness and student feedback, often exceeding expectations.

Maria C.Verified ✓

Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 45•Verified ✓

Great coach ! Highly recommended for anyone looking to improve their game!

Alyssa S.Verified ✓

Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 37•Verified ✓

I loved how Jimmy clearly described what I was doing wrong during the lesson. It helped me understand how to improve my game more effectively. The session felt well-paced and focused on key areas, making it easy to follow. If you’re thinking about tennis lessons, I’d recommend giving Jimmy’s a try to see the difference detailed coaching can make. 🎾

AviralVerified ✓

Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 25•Verified ✓

Jeff B.Verified ✓

Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 24•Verified ✓

.great session

Gema G.Verified ✓

Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 23•Verified ✓

From watching Coach Jimmy give lessons to my son for the past two months, I can see that he has a sincere desire to see each of his students progress. He is patient, kind, friendly, and approachable. Coach Jimmy gives detailed notes and videos so students are aware of what they should practice and how they can improve. He is flexible with his schedule and accommodates your day and time preferences. He communicates regularly and professionally. I highly recommend Coach Jimmy!

Daniel Y.Verified ✓

•Lessons taken: 21•Verified ✓

I made good progress today with Jimmy during the tennis lesson. The session was well-paced and focused, which really helped improve my skills. Looking forward to continuing this momentum in future lessons. If you’re thinking about tennis coaching, Jimmy’s lessons are definitely worth trying! 🎾🙂

Tennis with Jimmy G.⭑ 4.9 (126 reviews)

How it works

Beginner training plan

Your first lessonA first lesson focuses on progressive learning which includes equipment and court fundamentals. After that, we move on to understanding serves, scoring, forehand, backhand, volleys, and overhead shots. Body mechanics of how to hit the ball. Controlling emotions (combatting negative thoughts and frustration). Energy management. Nutrition and sleep. External activities that develop the player as a whole such as cardiovascular activities that build endurance and strength. Coaching feedback. Developing a lesson plan.

Lesson 11+By this time, student has a deeper understanding of the game and self. These lessons focus deeper on refining specific areas of improvement.

Lesson 4-10Review lesson 1 fundamentals. Forehand, backhand, volley drills focusing on targeting. Serving. Adjusting game to doubles play.

Lesson 2-3Review of lesson 1 (to identify gaps), but move towards hitting the ball (returns (forehand, backhand, volleys)) and serves primarily as a singles player.

Advanced training plan

Your first lessonWork with student to understand their areas of weakness and areas they want to focus on improving. Will also use this lesson to further evaluate or assess competence in basics. Development of a future lesson plan will follow future lessons. I asses all players as a whole person. I will need the player to approach this initial lesson with humility and vulnerability. This implies have been very open conversation to identify areas outside of the game that are either helping the player or hurting the player in terms of their performance and desire.

Lesson 11+By this point, student should be in sustainment mode achieving outputs of the plan. Student should assess whether they want to continue lessons or if they require a more advanced instructor who can challenge them more.

Lesson 4-10By this lesson, it will be my objective to provide constructive feedback. This might include constructive admonishment and correction to the lesson plan developed in previous sessions. Refine the plan if need and obtain constructive feedback from student to ensure they are improving in receiving expected instruction.

Lesson 2-3In short, I will continue to work with the student on the plan that is developed from lesson one.

Youth players

Working with kidsMy lesson plan is the same for all ages, but I adjust based on where the student is at in their development. If a student is just starting out, I will scale back significantly. Coaching a younger student is only as successful as the parents’ participation to helping the student understand more and more outside of lessons.

Working with teenagersMy lesson plan is the same for all ages, but I adjust based on where the student is at in their development. If a student is just starting out, I will scale back significantly. Coaching a younger student is only as successful as the parents’ participation to helping the student understand more and more outside of lessons.

What you need to bringPersonal racket(s), hydration, appropriate clothing (for the weather), any personal medical equipment (inhalers, braces, pills, etc), sunscreen, sunglasses, sweat towels for hand & forehead), light snacks, moleskin (for hotspots on feet). Journals are encouraged (to include pen/pencil) unless students use a digital device to make notes. If students desire to record portions of their session, they can bring devices to do so. Students need to understand their learning style and bring additional items that facilitate learning. Umbrellas are encouraged to aid in cooling the body and minimizing the possibility of dehydration and heat exhaustion.

What I can bringI can provide practice balls and rackets during lessons. Some facilities provide a ball machine and normally require reservations (most require a fee per hour). If the reservation fee isn’t too excessive, I will cover the cost. An excessive fee would be more than $7/hr for example. Other training training aids include large chalk, orange and yellow cones, resistance bands.

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!

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John B. Connally High School Tennis Courts

Cedar Ridge High School Tennis Courts

Rouse High School Tennis Courts

Katherine Fleischer Park Tennis Courts

Round Rock West Park

Tippit Middle School Tennis Courts

Douglas Benold Middle School Tennis Courts

Lakewood Park

Memorial Park

G.A. Stark Park

Fern Bluff Park

Mesa Village Park

Crockett High School Tennis Courts

Brentwood Neighborhood Park

McNeil High School Tennis Courts

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Cancellation Policy

Coach Jimmy Gaston

Coach Jimmy Gaston

About your tennis coach

Jimmy's availability

Jimmy's availability

John B. Connally High School Tennis Courts

Cedar Ridge High School Tennis Courts

Rouse High School Tennis Courts

Katherine Fleischer Park Tennis Courts

Round Rock West Park

Tippit Middle School Tennis Courts

Douglas Benold Middle School Tennis Courts

Lakewood Park

Memorial Park

G.A. Stark Park

Fern Bluff Park

Mesa Village Park

Crockett High School Tennis Courts

Brentwood Neighborhood Park

McNeil High School Tennis Courts

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