Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Tennis CourtsTennis Venue in Sherman Oaks, CA

Playing for the past 10+ years and have extensive teaching experience with athletes, kids, and people of all experience levels. 7 handicap. Ready to help with the driver, woods, irons, wedges, short game, putter, or all around game. Have worked with pure beginners all the way up to scratch players. Multiple students have lowered their handicaps by 10+ shots.

"Very friendly and good ability to break down the mechanics!

RSPA Certified coach with 30+ years of experience as a player, director, and instructor. Founder of FA2 Tennis and current Tennis Director at Youth League Tennis (Calabasas). Previously coached with LA Tennis. I offer fun, structured, results-driven lessons for all levels, focused on helping you improve every time you step on the court.

"Working with Coach Nik has been such a positive experience for both me and my daughter. From the beginning, Nik has been encouraging, professional, and genuinely invested in my daughter’s growth as a player. Ive seen so much improvement in her skills, confidence, and overall love for the game. I also really appreciate how supportive and communicative Nik has been throughout the process. I’m very grateful for the time, effort, and care Nik puts into coaching.

Former ATP Challenger player and hitting partner for pros like Osaka, Medvedev, and Rublev. Coaching since age 14, I bridge the gap between grassroots fundamentals and pro-tour tactics. I work with competitive juniors and ambitious adults, specializing in elite mechanics, match strategy, and high-performance hitting. Your first lesson involves a full baseline rally evaluation to assess your strokes, footwork, and goals so we can build a customized roadmap for your tennis journey.

"I’ve been taking lessons with Poom for a while now, and the experience has been absolutely fantastic. As an older person, it can be incredibly frustrating trying to unlearn bad habits or figure out why a certain shot just isn't landing, but this guy has been a real gift for making the complex mechanics of tennis easy to understand. He doesn't just tell you what to do but he takes the time to explain why you are doing it, which has completely changed the way I approach my game. Within the first few sessions, he identified a few tiny tweaks in my footwork and racquet preparation that immediately added more power and consistency to my swings. He is incredibly patient and always knows exactly how to balance pushing me out of my comfort zone with keeping the sessions enjoyable. You definitely get an intense workout in, but you’re having so much fun hitting the ball and seeing real time improvement that you hardly even notice the fatigue. Beyond just the technical strokes, he has also been great at teaching match strategy and helping me build better mental focus during rallies. Whether you are a total beginner wanting to build a rock-solid foundation, or an experienced player looking to refine your technique and take your skills to the next level, I cannot recommend Poom highly enough. He is a truly dedicated coach who genuinely cares about his students' progress, and my confidence on the court has skyrocketed since we started working together.