Book Private Tennis Lessons with Coach Jason
I have been playing and coaching tennis my entire life. Tennis is quite simply my passion! I have learned so much in my tennis career that has helped me both on and off the court, and I wish to pass those learned lessons on to anyone willing. Most importantly though - it's about having fun. No matter if you're a beginner or just looking to sharpen up your game, I can help you take your game to the next level!
Fort Myers, FL
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Get to know Coach Jason
About Me:
- I was the #1 player on my high school team
- I reached a high ranking of #97 in the state of Florida as a junior
- I was the #1 player on my college team and earned both Most Improved Player and Most Valuable Player awards during my tenure
- I have coached on and off for nearly 30 years
How I can help you improve your game:
I believe in doing all of the "hard work" before you make contact with the ball. Most amateur players react quite late to the ball, and then their mechanics break down. Therefore I have a strong focus on footwork and movement (aka moving like a tennis player).
What a typical training session looks like with me:
A "typical" training sessions really depends on the level of the player. But in general, we'd start with a few light warm up drills to get the feet moving, then move to mini-tennis to practice ball control, then move to general practice with forehands/backhands/volleys/serve, then move to rallying, then playing some points.
Career summary and accomplishments:
I have coached off and on for nearly 30 years, for both juniors and adults. I have taught clinics and private lessons. My greatest success as a coach is when I coached 2 high school girls who were playing high school tennis who eventually made it to the District tournament.
Best coach I ever had:
My best coach was a man named Richard Cote. He taught with joy and taught me to play with joy, which I was sorely lacking at the time due to my overly competitive nature. It was with Coach Richard that I made the most progress in my playing career, and it is his lessons that I pass on to this very day.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I preach FUN. If playing tennis isn't fun for the student, than they will lose interest.
Additionally, I also stress the "coachability" of each student. The ability to listen and then execute what your coach is telling you is an invaluable trait. My job is to give you all the ingredients, then you go bake your cake.
Lastly, I am strong believer in positive reinforcement. Negativity is not allowed on the court!
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