Learn Tennis with Michael-ray
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Meet your coach, Michael-ray
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Michael-Ray Pallares, the Director of Coach Training and Education for the UPT, is a former professional tennis player from the Dominican Republic. As a player, he was a two-time USTA national champion as a junior, received a full scholarship to play at the University of Alabama, ranked Top 10 in NCAA Division 1 tennis and held an ATP ranking for more than ten years while representing his country in the Davis Cup and the Central American and Caribbean Games.
Michael-Ray has traveled extensively as a professional tour coach and/or sparring partner for several ATP and WTA players ranked top 10 in the world. He also served as Technical Director of the Panamanian Tennis Federation, Turkmenistan Tennis Federation and the Guam National Tennis Federation as an Expert Coach for the International Tennis Federation undertaking the Development of National Sport Structure, creating an action plan to strengthen the tennis program approved by the International Olympic Committee and Olympic Solidarity.
He is now promoting the game of tennis worldwide through his foundation, One Love Tennis and the UPT coach education platform.
Levels taught: Intermediates, Beginners
Teaches: Kids, Adults, Teenagers, Seniors
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🔥5 Lessons
Try Michael-ray risk free. If you don't love your first lesson with Michael-ray, we'll switch you to another coach or give you a full refund.
Reviews
Total reviews5
Average rating
5.0
Jahnavi Vaghasia
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 100
I started at a 1,0 UTR and have worked my way up to play on a college tennis team. It has been a blessing to have Coach Michael-Ray transform my game from the ground-up!
Gang Zhang
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 25
Whenever I am in the Tampa area, I try to coordinate with Coach Michael-Ray, as he always has great suggestions, tips, and exercises that gets my game on track!
Aidan Schembari
Level: Expert•Lessons taken: 100
Training with coach Michael-Ray has really helped my game with important tactical and technical adjustments that have helped me improve my level!
Gary Rees
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 100
Michael-Ray has really helped with my footwork, conditioning and overall movement on the court, which has improved my game so many levels!
Aaron Sandler
Level: Expert•Lessons taken: 100
Michael-Ray is an excellent coach that helped bring my game to the collegiate level!
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:25 courts available
Bloomingdale park east and west
816 miles awayOutdoors
Neighbourhood Court
818 miles awayOutdoors
Heritage Isle Country Club
817 miles awayOutdoors
Tampa Palms Golf and Country Club
821 miles awayOutdoors
Wharton High School
816 miles awayOutdoors
Hunters Green Country Club and Golf Club
818 miles awayOutdoors
Freedom High School
818 miles awayOutdoors
Pebble Creek Golf Club
817 miles awayOutdoors
USAA Tampa Office
819 miles awayOutdoors
Meadow Creek
817 miles awayOutdoors
Wiregrass Ranch High School
814 miles awayOutdoors
The Club At Seven Oaks
814 miles awayOutdoors
Carpenter's Run Club
815 miles awayOutdoors
K-Bar Ranch II CDD
816 miles awayOutdoors
New Tampa Recreational Center
818 miles awayOutdoors
Eric Dobsha Tennis Services
818 miles awayOutdoors
Meadow Pointe CDD
815 miles awayOutdoors
EDT at HG (Hunter's Green)
818 miles awayOutdoors
Carpenter's Run Swim & Tennis
815 miles awayOutdoors
Pasco Turtle Lakes Community Park
815 miles awayOutdoors
Hampton Park
821 miles awayOutdoors
Hampton Park CDD members only.
820 miles awayOutdoors
Compton Park
820 miles awayOutdoors
Pinedale Park
815 miles awayOutdoors
Hunter's Green Tennis
818 miles awayOutdoors
When I'm usually available
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.mondays6 AM - 11 PM
tuesdays6 AM - 11 PM
wednesdays6 AM - 11 PM
thursdays6 AM - 11 PM
fridays6 AM - 11 PM
saturdays6 AM - 11 PM
sundays6 AM - 11 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonOverview and testing of basic skill development, coordination, and balance.
Lesson 11+Progression to technical and tactical development.
Lesson 4-10Serve, hit and play.
Lesson 2-3Basic Skill Development, rallies, and game-play.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonGeneral skill assessment and point play.
Lesson 11+Continue improving footwork, and further development of tactical patterns.
Lesson 4-10Working on tactical plays and any technical work to best help deliver the intended strategic plays.
Lesson 2-3Point play from the serve and return position and creating a training plan to identify deficiencies.
Youth players
Working with kidsA fun game-based approach to create a passion and love for the sport - while teaching basic fundamentals.
Working with teenagersIdentifying goals and creating an individualized training plan for each player’s goals.
What you need to bringWater, and racquet if possible.
What I can bringBalls, cones, baskets, racquets.
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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