Tennis coach · New York, NYCoach Stephen
Private Tennis CoachCoach Stephen
Trains in New York City
Works with all age groups
Available: Fri, Sat, Sun
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Get to know Stephen
Experienced, cheerful tennis coach for adults, teens and children
I am a competitive tennis tournament player formerly nationally-ranked in the top 100 in Canada in the highest Open-level ranking category. I was formerly sponsored as a teaching pro by Babolat USA. I am certified as a tennis instructor by the U.S. Professional Tennis Registry (USPTR), and have also been certified as an advanced competition Level II Tennis Coach by Tennis Canada. I passed an extensive background check before serving as coach of the Erie Pennsylvania Central High School girls’ tennis team where I coached players who won Divisional tournaments and then competed at the Pennsylvania State Championships for two consecutive years. I have been a tennis teaching pro at top clubs and resorts in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ontario Canada, and Montego Bay Jamaica.
How I can help you improve
I can help you define your tennis goals, identify the skills and strokes where you want to build new capabilities, then work in a structured, consistent, fun atmosphere to improve your game and enjoyment of the game of tennis.
A typical training session
A typical training session depends on the level of the player, beginner, intermediate or advanced.
For intermediate to advanced players we do some light stretching to begin, then often short court ball warm-up, then a variety of skill-building drills and mock competition games/drills to complete the session.
Career & accomplishments
I was a competitive tennis tournament player nationally ranked in the top 100 in the open category in Canada from 1998-2000, and ranked #22 in the province of Ontario
I played at first doubles position from 2011-14 on several USTA league tennis teams in Northern New Jersey at the 4.0 level, was co-captain of Team DeCagna-Bingham in 2014, and advanced to end-of-season playoffs at the NJ Sectional, Divisional and State level
Best coach I ever had
My best coach was Roger V from Quebec, who helped me mature as a competitive player and showed me the right attitude and optimistic approach that helps players build confidence and new abilities.
What athletes & parents should know
I love to teach tennis for all skill levels. Teaching tennis has given me pure pleasure from many years of interacting with happy students on the tennis court.
Training locations
25% off your 1st lesson
$75
$56
Then $240/mo for 4 lessons, starting 48 hours after your 1st lesson. Cancel anytime.
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