Play Tennis at Janet Bartles Park

With over four decades of experience as a Certified Tennis Professional, I'm dedicated to helping players of all levels enhance their skills and enjoyment of the game. Whether you're a beginner looking to grasp the fundamentals or an advanced player seeking to refine your technique, I'm here to guide you on your tennis journey. Teaching allows me to share the joy of movement with others. There’s something exhilarating about watching a player improve their skills and enjoy the physical activity. My teaching approach emphasizes biomechanically sound strokes, skill evaluation, and the often-overlooked fundamentals of teaching group lessons. Teaching Tennis allows me to make a positive impact on the lives of others. Whether it’s helping someone achieve their fitness goals, overcome challenges, or simply find joy in the game, knowing that I’ve played a part in their journey is immensely fulfilling.

"I'm glad to say my recent lesson with Cecil helped me improve my forehand consistency, especially on those wide balls, even though staying low still feels a bit tricky. Though I feel more confident overall, I think I need to focus on faster recovery after hits. Still, it's encouraging to see progress in court coverage and footwork, so I might try to keep building on these areas. If you're looking to sharpen your baseline game, Cecil's approach might be worth trying.

David brings more than 65 years of playing experience and 55 years of coaching expertise to the court. He has served as Head Tennis Professional at two country clubs and spent 25 years coaching high school tennis, where he guided four Texas players to the state tournament. A three-year letterman in high school and at Lamar University (’65–’69) in Beaumont, Texas, David combines deep technical knowledge with a lifelong passion for player development.