Learn Tennis with TJ
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TJ brings over 15 years of experience across high school varsity teams, recreational programs, camps, and clinics in the UK and the US. In the UK, he coached in Cambridge, London, Essex, and Wiltshire, while his US coaching journey spans New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. With a strong foundation in both American and British sports environments, he offers a versatile, adaptive coaching style that supports players' growth at all levels.
Levels taught: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
🏅Experienced Player
🎓20 years coaching
🔥11 Lessons
⭐️Varsity High School Coach
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Reviews
Total reviews10
Average rating
5.0
AD John
Lessons taken: 1
Coach TJ is an outstanding leader, bringing skill, dedication, and passion to our varsity girls tennis team. He develops effective strategies, fosters player growth, and maintains open communication. His team embodies sportsmanship and integrity. I strongly recommend Coach TJ - a true asset to any athletic program. Hire him!
Joanne
Lessons taken: 1
Coach TJ has helped me to play the game of tennis after coming from a very difficult experience. I have very limited hand eye coordination, little no tennis experience and he has helped me to hit with other players, enter tournaments and overcome all my fears. Simply a life changing experience! Thank you Coach!
Edward & John (Doubles)
Lessons taken: 1
Coach TJ's strategies for doubles play are unbeatable! My partner John and I have dominated matches thanks to his expert advice - Edward
Edward's right! Coach TJ's doubles coaching has taken our game to new heights. We work seamlessly together thanks to his guidance - John
Sandra
Lessons taken: 1
Coach TJ is an exceptional coach and educator who brings unparalleled passion, expertise, and spiritual leadership to every endeavor, inspiring countless lives through his remarkable blend of tennis coaching excellence, pastoral guidance, and warm hospitality.
Katie
Lessons taken: 1
Coach TJ was our varsity tennis coach and provided excellent coaching, game preparation and one to one training. I had never played on a tennis team and he helped me to perform in matches, compete at the highest level and help us all win games as a team.
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:41 courts available
Hamilton Park Tennis Courts
475 miles awayOutdoors
Tega Cay Wuertle Tennis Courts
357 miles awayOutdoors
Washington Park
475 miles awayOutdoors
Pier 36 NYC
477 miles awayOutdoors
Volta Park
325 miles awayOutdoors
Prospect Park Tennis Center
478 miles awayOutdoors
Washington Park
475 miles awayOutdoors
Central Park Tennis Center
479 miles awayOutdoorsIndoors
Starclaire Swim & Tennis Club
354 miles awayOutdoors
McDowell Park
353 miles awayOutdoors
U.N.C.C. - Halton Wagner Tennis Complex
344 miles awayOutdoors
Edward J Kelly Park
326 miles awayOutdoors
Rock Creek Park
326 miles awayOutdoors
Hardy Playground
324 miles awayOutdoors
Duck Woods Country Club
477 miles awayOutdoors
First Flight High School
484 miles awayOutdoors
Kill Devil Hills Field
483 miles awayOutdoors
Dare County Recreation Department
484 miles awayOutdoors
Potomac Overlook Regional Park
323 miles awayOutdoors
Fort Scott Park
325 miles awayOutdoors
Thomas McAlister Winget Park
351 miles awayOutdoors
North Meadow
479 miles awayOutdoors
Montrose Park
325 miles awayOutdoors
Machate Circle
478 miles awayOutdoors
Dyker Beach Park
476 miles awayOutdoors
Latta Park Pickleball/Tennis Courts
349 miles awayOutdoors
David Paul Pruitt Park
477 miles awayOutdoors
Hayman Park
482 miles awayOutdoors
Sunset Park Playground
476 miles awayOutdoors
P Street Beach
326 miles awayOutdoors
Meekins Field
483 miles awayOutdoors
Dowdy Park
486 miles awayOutdoors
Marcey Road Park
323 miles awayOutdoors
North Meadow Recreation Center
479 miles awayOutdoors
Sunset Park Recreation Center
477 miles awayOutdoors
Pershing Field Park
474 miles awayOutdoors
Rose Park
326 miles awayOutdoors
Yates Field House
325 miles awayOutdoors
Francis Field
326 miles awayOutdoors
Chelsea Piers Field House
477 miles awayOutdoors
Rocky Run Park
324 miles awayOutdoors
When I'm usually available
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.mondays12 PM - 3 AM
tuesdays12 PM - 3 AM
wednesdays12 PM - 3 AM
thursdays12 PM - 3 AM
fridays12 PM - 12 AM
saturdays2 PM - 12 AM
sundays7 PM - 3 AM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonIntroduction and new concepts. All round game and complete court rules and game play.
Lesson 11+Singles and doubles play for tournament and competition. Let’s get started!
Lesson 4-10Rally, movement, anticipation, service line and baseline play. Incorporating tactics and game play versus opponent
Lesson 2-3Forehand, backhand and serve. Holistic lesson.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonAssessment of skills progression. Skill level analsis
Lesson 11+Tournament and match play. Where are we winning. Where are the majority of our unforced errors.
Lesson 4-10Volleys, net play, forehand, backhand and full ground stoke analysis.
Lesson 2-3Serve and return. What works, what needs improvement.
Youth players
Working with kidsThese are some examples of my experiences. I currently coach Varsity, Adults, Tournaments and Clinics.
• Assisted in leading tennis clinics for 3rd-5th graders, teaching basic strokes like forehand, backhand, and serve.
• Helped conduct tennis clinics for 6th-8th graders, focusing on advanced techniques like volley, overhead, and footwork.
• Supported tennis clinics for beginners (1st-3rd graders), introducing basic racket skills and ball control.
*Tennis Camps:*
• Co-directed a week-long tennis camp for 6th-8th graders, featuring drills, games, and match play.
• Assisted in leading a tennis camp for 3rd-5th graders, emphasizing fun tennis activities like "Red Ball" games and obstacle courses.
• Helped facilitate a tennis camp for beginners (1st-3rd graders), focusing on racket skills, ball control, and basic movement.
*Tennis Rec Programs:*
• Developed and led after-school tennis programs for 3rd-5th graders, featuring group lessons and match play.
• Assisted in coordinating weekend tennis programs for 6th-8th graders, including tournaments, drills, and social events.
• Supported in-school tennis programs for 1st-3rd graders, introducing basic tennis skills and racket control through play-based activities.
Working with teenagers15 years and growing Varsity Tennis Team Experience:
• Coached varsity boys' and girls' tennis teams, leading practices, matches, and tournaments.
• Developed and implemented training programs to improve players' techniques, strategies, and physical conditioning.
• Mentored team captains and assisted with team management, promoting leadership and teamwork skills.
• Collaborated with athletic directors and parents to ensure smooth team operations and communication.
*Private Coaching for Beginners:*
• Provided private tennis coaching to beginner students aiming to join the school team.
• Assessed students' skills and created personalized training plans to improve their techniques and overall game.
• Focused on building confidence, developing fundamental skills like forehand, backhand, serve, and volley.
• Helped students prepare for team tryouts, improving their chances of making the varsity or junior varsity teams.
*Getting Beginners Team-Ready:*
• Successfully coached multiple beginner students to join the varsity or junior varsity teams within one season.
• Improved students' skills dramatically, with many showing significant progress in serves, groundstrokes, volleys, and match play.
• Developed training programs tailored to each student's needs, incorporating drills, exercises, and match play simulations.
• Boosted students' confidence and mental toughness, enabling them to perform well under pressure and enjoy competitive tennis
What you need to bringYourself, racquet you prefer, appropriate tennis attire and shoes! Willingness to train and have fun whilst getting better at the wonderful game of tennis!! Water as well!
What I can bringRacquets, balls, cones and drills with skills! Plus all the necessary hints and tips you can possibly need.
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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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