Tennis Lessons for High School Players (Ages 14+)

Private and small-group tennis lessons for players 14 and older in Danville, Alamo, and San Ramon who want to make the team, move up the lineup, or win more matches.

Getting Ready for Tryouts and the Season

Whether you’re new to tennis or already playing, we build the strokes and consistency coaches look for: reliable groundstrokes, a serve you can count on under pressure, and the footwork to get to the ball in time.

Learning to Win Points

Good strokes are only half the game. I teach where and why to hit the ball, how to build a point, and how to play smart doubles, so players walk into matches with a plan instead of just hoping to keep the ball in.

Video Feedback

Players see their own swing on video next to the change we’re working on. It turns “that felt different” into “now I can see it,” and most players improve faster that way.

For Parents

Every session is safe, encouraging, and built around your player’s goals and pace. I measure success by whether your player leaves the court more confident and capable than when they walked on. I currently coach players ages 14 and older, at my courts in Danville or at your court in Danville, Alamo, or San Ramon.

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Why Train with Coach Mike

  • Professional Certification from USTA Coaching
  • 2023 NorCal USTA 55+ Singles Player of the Year
  • 2025 USTA 55+ Doubles Nationals Finalist
  • Personalized video feedback, so you can see what to change
  • Read what students say in my Google reviews

What My Students Say

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Max Girin
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Amazing coaching, very professional and loves to teach
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I’ve been playing tennis on and off since high school, but there were definitely many years when I barely played at all. And after just two month of lessons with Coach Mike, I can honestly say I’ve improved more than I expected in such a short amount of time. What I really like about him is that he pays close attention to how you play and can quickly spot the little things that are holding you back. His feedback is always clear and practical, and when I actually apply what he tells me, I can immediately feel the difference in my game. I’m really grateful and would absolutely recommend coach Mike! especially if you’re looking to seriously improve your game rather than just hit some balls around!
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Julie Yan
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I’ve had a great experience learning tennis with Mike. He is very patient and helped me build solid fundamentals and correct movement patterns within just my first few lessons, which I really appreciated as a beginner. What especially stands out is how much attention he pays to my progress outside of lessons as well. He’s willing to watch videos of me practicing on my own, give me feedback, and then follow up on what he noticed during our next lesson with specific drills and corrections. I would highly recommend Mike to anyone who is new to tennis and wants to build good habits from the beginning, or to players who want to identify and correct problems in their technique.
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Tapas Panda
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Coach Mike has been a huge help getting my son ready for high-school tennis tryouts. He’s improved his stroke technique, learned real patterns of play, and is gaining the confidence to compete even though he’s never played matches before.
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Tristan Pereida-Rice
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In just 90 minutes, Mike completely transformed my forehand and helped me finally generate the topspin I’d been missing. I really appreciated his clear coaching style and attention to detail. He was patient, encouraging, and great at breaking down what I was doing wrong. His willingness to work with a beginner like me made all the difference, and I’m already seeing real improvements.
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Joe Moss
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I did a group tennis clinic with Mike. It was a lot of fun and I came away with great insights on how to improve as a doubles player, along with good advice on improving my strokes. Mike does a great job at breaking things down so that beginners can follow and take action.
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Jessie Barbato
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Mike did an amazing job hosting a clinic for our neighborhood tennis team. He took the time to work on our ground strokes, volleys and overheads. He was patient, kind and very knowledgable about tennis and the dynamics of doubles. Will definitely be coming back for more lessons!
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I participated in a 2-hour clinic instructed by Coach Mike. He generously shares his knowledge & expertise in meaningful ways to improve your performance. His approach is studied and methodical, but still flexible in applications and open to questions.
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arun singh
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Fantastic coach! My kids love their lessons and have improved so much in a short time. Patient, encouraging, and makes tennis fun for them. Highly recommend!
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Love Your First Lesson or It’s Free

No pressure, no guilt, no hard sell. If after our first hit you feel I’m not the right coach, or lessons just aren’t in your game plan right now, we’ll shake hands at the net and part as friends.