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Coach Marie Discini

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Tennis lessons with

Coach Marie Discini

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About your tennis coach

I am a former Division I tennis athlete with extensive competitive and coaching experience at the junior, high school, and adult levels. I started all four years at Saint Francis University, competing in both singles and doubles. As a junior player, I was a 3-star recruit on TennisRecruiting.net, ranked as high as No. 246 nationally upon graduating in 2020, and reached a peak UTR of 8.5. Before college, I was a three-time West Virginia state champion at the No. 1 singles and doubles positions, finishing my high school career with an undefeated 69–0 record. My senior season was unfortunately cut short due to COVID, but my competitive foundation was built through years of elite tournament play across the Midwest and on a national level. I am originally from Ohio and trained and competed throughout the region. In addition to my playing background, I bring hands-on coaching experience to every lesson. I have previously taught in Huntington, West Virginia, working with players ranging from ages 3 to 55+, including beginners, recreational adults, and competitive middle school and high school athletes. My coaching style focuses on strong fundamentals, confidence, and helping each player reach their individual goals… whether that’s learning the game, improving technique, or competing at a higher level.

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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Harmony, Pennsylvania
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Years Playing: 20 years
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Given: 5 lessons

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Raider Tennis Complex at Seneca Valley Senior High School

Free
163.4 miles away

Community Park

Free
161.1 miles away

Oxford Athletic Club

Free
162.1 miles away

Zelienople Community Park

Free
161.9 miles away

Schenley Park Tennis Courts

Free
164.4 miles away

Marshall Middle School

Free
160.4 miles away

Quigley Catholic High School

Free
154.1 miles away

Warrendale Park

Free
161.7 miles away

UPMC Passavant Sportsplex at Graham Park

Free
160.1 miles away

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Accomplishments

🎾8.39 UTR
🏅D1 Athlete
➕Division 1 Athlete, High School State Champion
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonFor a beginner tennis lesson, I focus on creating a welcoming and positive environment while briefly explaining the goal of the session and assessing any prior experience. I start with basic athletic movement, teaching the ready position, balance, and simple footwork to build comfort and coordination. I then introduce the Eastern forehand grip using an easy “shake hands with the racquet” cue, keeping the explanation simple and approachable. From there, I move into forehand fundamentals by emphasizing a side turn, a low-to-high swing path, and a relaxed finish over the shoulder, using drop feeds or short-court hitting to build early confidence and success. If time allows, I introduce the two-handed backhand with similar simple cues. My main goal in a first lesson is to build confidence, keep the session fun, and establish strong fundamentals that make players excited to continue learning.
Lesson 11+For lessons eleven and beyond, I tailor each session to the player’s specific goals, skill level, and areas for improvement while continuing to refine technique and strategy. I focus on advanced consistency, shot selection, and court positioning, helping players develop weapons such as a reliable serve, stronger directional groundstrokes, and confident net play. Drills become more competitive and match-specific, incorporating patterns, situational point play, and mental toughness strategies. I also emphasize fitness, footwork efficiency, and decision-making under pressure. For competitive players, I integrate match analysis, tactics, and score management, while for recreational players, I prioritize enjoyment, confidence, and sustainable improvement. The objective of lessons 11+ is long-term development, building smarter, more complete players who can adapt, compete, and enjoy the game at any level.
Lesson 4-10From lessons four through ten, I continue to build on the fundamentals while gradually increasing complexity, consistency, and match awareness. I focus on improving groundstroke reliability by adding movement, depth control, and directional patterns, such as crosscourt rallying and recovery to the middle. I refine serve technique by working on rhythm, toss consistency, and introducing second serves, while also developing the return of serve with simple positioning and compact swings. Net play becomes more intentional as I reinforce volley technique, approach shots, and basic overheads. As players progress, I introduce point construction concepts like hitting high-percentage shots, recognizing when to attack, and recovering after each shot. I also incorporate scoring, match-play situations, and competitive but controlled drills to help players apply skills under pressure. By lesson ten, my goal is for players to rally confidently, serve and return with consistency, understand basic strategy, and feel comfortable playing structured points or matches.
Lesson 2-3For lesson two, I build off the fundamentals established in the first lesson while increasing consistency and movement. I quickly review grip, ready position, and the forehand, then reinforce the backhand with more repetition and live ball feeds. I begin introducing basic footwork patterns, such as moving side to side and recovering to the middle, and focus on rallying from the service line or baseline at a controlled pace. I also introduce the concept of direction, crosscourt versus down the line, while keeping the emphasis on control, balance, and confidence. For lesson three, I shift toward combining skills and adding structure to the game. I review both groundstrokes and introduce the serve fundamentals, focusing on grip, toss, and smooth rhythm rather than power. I also introduce the volley and basic net positioning, teaching players how to move forward and finish points. By this lesson, I begin incorporating simple point play or cooperative rally challenges to help players understand scoring, court positioning, and strategy. The goal of lessons two and three is to help players feel more comfortable rallying, moving with purpose, and starting to play real points while continuing to build solid fundamentals.
Youth players
Working with kidsWhen adapting lesson plans for kids, I focus on keeping sessions fun, engaging, and age-appropriate while still building strong fundamentals. I use shorter activities with frequent transitions to maintain attention and incorporate games that teach movement, balance, and coordination before formal technique. I modify equipment by using smaller courts, lower nets, and softer balls to ensure early success. Technical instruction is simplified into one or two clear cues per skill, such as “turn and swing” or “high finish,” and reinforced through creative drills and challenges. I emphasize effort, encouragement, and positive reinforcement rather than perfection, allowing kids to learn through play. As they progress, I gradually introduce rallying, scoring, and simple competition while always prioritizing confidence, enjoyment, and a love for the game.
Working with teenagersWhen working with teenagers, I adapt lesson plans to balance structure, challenge, and engagement while respecting their growing physical and mental maturity. I focus on refining fundamentals with clearer technical detail while explaining the why behind each skill to keep them invested. Practices include more movement-based drills, live ball hitting, and competitive scenarios to maintain intensity and motivation. I incorporate goal setting, accountability, and measurable progress, such as rally counts or serve targets, to keep lessons purposeful. Strategy, patterns, and match awareness are introduced earlier, along with fitness and footwork appropriate to their development. While I still keep sessions fun, I emphasize discipline, confidence, and self-belief, helping teenagers build both their tennis skills and competitive mindset.
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What I can bringTennis Balls/Hopper

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from Anirudh Ruhil
Marie was my hitting partner for three years, and during that time I came to greatly respect both her tennis ability and professionalism. As a retired college professor from Ohio University and an advanced player, I valued the consistency, intensity, and high-level shot selection she brought to every session. Marie has an exceptional understanding of the game and was able to rally, drill, and compete at a level that continually challenged me while also making our time on court enjoyable. She is reliable, focused, and brings a positive energy that elevates everyone around her. Our years of hitting together were both productive and rewarding, and I would highly recommend Marie to advanced players looking for a strong, knowledgeable, and dependable tennis partner or coach. Vamos Marie!!!
from Reagan Haughey
Marie coached me during the 2021–2022 seasons throughout my sophomore and junior years of high school, and her impact on my game and confidence was incredible. She helped me develop every aspect of my tennis, from improving my groundstrokes and serve to becoming more comfortable at the net and understanding point construction. Beyond the technical side, Marie played a huge role in building my self-confidence on the court. She always believed in me, pushed me to trust my shots, even when I didn’t. Her lessons were challenging but encouraging, and she tailored them to what I needed most as a player.
from Julianne Lafon
Marie coached me while I was a high school tennis player in WV, and she played a huge role in my development and confidence on the court. She helped me improve my technique on all of my strokes and taught me how to play smarter, more consistent tennis during matches. Marie was always patient, encouraging, and knew exactly how to explain things in a way that made sense and was easy to apply. Her lessons were both challenging and fun, and she genuinely cared about my growth as a player.
from Rita Hawarney- for Elias
Marie worked with my son Elias when he was 9 and 10 years old, and we couldn’t have asked for a better coach for him at that stage. She helped him develop strong fundamentals, improved all of his strokes, and even introduced him to a spin serve in a way that was age-appropriate and easy for him to understand. What really stood out was her ability to keep lessons and clinics fun and engaging, even when there were adults on the court as well. Elias always felt included, confident, and excited to play. Marie created a positive environment that helped him grow both as a player and in his confidence, and he always looked forward to his time on the court with her. We highly recommend her to any parent looking for a knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging tennis coach.
from Gideon O.
Marie was an excellent hitting partner and practice competitor during the time we worked together. As an advanced player, I appreciated the high level of intensity and consistency she brought to every session. We hit regularly and played practice sets, and Marie always pushed the pace, challenged my shot selection, and helped create match-like situations that translated directly into competition. Wishing her the best of luck always in her new journey in Pittsburgh!