Learn Tennis with Mikele
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Meet your coach, Mikele
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Mikele is a highly experienced tennis coach with a proven track record of success. He led Harvard Westlake to an undefeated championship in his first coaching role and has managed an academy of nationally ranked tournament players. With NFHS and CPR certifications, he brings both expertise and safety to his coaching sessions. Mikele has worked alongside a former ATP world #10 and two-time Davis Cup player as the sole assistant coach for his tennis academy, honing advanced skills in drills, workouts, and adapting to various playing styles. Staying in competitive shape himself, Mikele combines professional-level insight with a passion for developing players at all levels.
Levels taught: Intermediates, Beginners
Teaches: Kids, Adults, Teenagers, Seniors
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College Coach
š11 years coaching
š„9 Lessons
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Try Mikele risk free. If you don't love your first lesson with Mikele, we'll switch you to another coach or give you a full refund.
Reviews
Total reviews74
Average rating
5.0
Jill L.Verified ā
Level: Beginnerā¢Lessons taken: 1
Great lesson! Coach Mikele gave me some fantastic drills to work on and helped me understand the mistakes I was making. Would definitely recommend!
Steven S
Level: Expertā¢Lessons taken: 20
Been playing tennis since I was young, but slowed down after highschool. I was very rusty, and played with wildly old-school techniques that my last long-term instructor instilled in meā¦ I was looking to find someone that could work with me to improve my game/footwork, correct my form, and give me a solid workout. A lot of other instructors Iāve seen have a tendency to over-correct their student on a first lesson, under pressure to make it āworth whileā for them. This usually makes it equally/more stressful on a student. But Mikele gave me an extremely effective and stress free first lesson. Prices may seem high at first glance, but these rates are realistically competitive with other pros *at this level* in LA (I hate to be basic, but you get what you pay for). He improved my game so much in just one lesson with a teaching style that could accommodate everyone from beginners to pros (in my opinion). I will definitely be returning to work with him as much as I can
Hannah N
Level: Expertā¢Lessons taken: 30
My friend and I have been taking lessons with Mikele for a few months now and have already learned a lot. He was able to quickly gauge our skill level and adjusted his lesson accordingly. He comes up with a plan for each lesson but also solicits our input to see if there is anything we'd like to focus on. While his instructions are fast-paced, he is patient in explaining things several times. I appreciate that he is challenging us to get better while also improving our form and correcting wrong habits. On top of that, he organizes a tennis clinic with other players in his network, which is another great learning experience (and fun!) once at a level to participate. Communication with him has been easy and we had no problem finding a day and time for our lesson, and a court to play on. Overall, a great experience so far.
Cheryl L
Level: Beginnerā¢Lessons taken: 6
Mikele is a great and professional coach. My boyfriend and I were looking for techniques oriented classes and we had our first class with him today, which we definitely enjoyed. He focuses a lot on details and explains the mechanism very clearly. He also understands our struggles and concerns and provides professional guidance on how to improve our skills. During the class, he gave us very specific feedback on each stroke we made and helped us change our mindset with helpful drills. We are looking forward to taking more classes with him and would highly recommend him for people that want to efficiently improve their overall performance.
Shawn B
Level: Beginnerā¢Lessons taken: 4
I am very new to tennis and was in serious need of some help with my technique and confidence. Especially when it came to my forehand and footwork. Mikele was excellent at coming up with drills that addressed my specific challenges and after one session I am already feeling much more confident. Not only was he patient with me as a beginner and very clear in his explanations, but he also made sure to challenge me so that I got the most out of the lesson. I am definitely looking forward to more lessons with Mikele and I would confidently recommend him to anyone who is looking to improve their game.
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:1 courts available
Benedict Hills Tennis
1981 miles awayOutdoors
When I'm usually available
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.mondays8 AM - 8 PM
tuesdays8 AM - 8 PM
wednesdays8 AM - 8 PM
thursdays8 AM - 8 PM
fridays8 AM - 8 PM
saturdays8 AM - 8 PM
sundays8 AM - 8 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonAll the different grips on the racquets and how to understand and refer to them. The main foundational style to play. Three different movements to the ball.
Advanced training plan
What you need to bringFlat low profile athletic shoes. Flexible clothes. Water.
What I can bringTwo large tennis baskets of balls. The baskets also pick up the balls so there is a fast rate of play.
I bring tennis sweet spot training racquets for better contact practice. I bring foot work tools for training. I bring extra racquets from Wilson to test out / use, as I am a sponsored with Wilson.
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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