Mason asked:


I am a 13 year old boy, and just started getting into tennis. I really love it and am starting to get pretty good. I’ve never had lessons but will start them soon. It seems that I have natural talent though because I can beat more experienced and older players. Do you think if I started a rigorous training regimen now that I have a chance to ‘go pro’? And do you have any tips for my journey ( that would help me to turn pro)? Please answer and thanks in advance!!

skyler v asked:


I am doing my student teaching this spring and I am trying to find a school where I can coach tennis and do my student teaching. I have not been able to find a job coaching though. I just want to be an assistant or j.v coach. In california where I live the job openings are on a website named edjoin.org. I have applied for some but nobody is contacting me or giving me interviews. When I cal or email to check the status of my application they never contact me back. I only had one interview at a school for a head j.v job but I did not get it. The coach told me he wanted somebody with more high school coaching experience.

Here is my playing background

I played #1 for my high school and was an all conference athlete. I then played 2 years at a community college where I was team captain, team MVP and an all conference athlete both years. I then transferred to an NAIA school that was top 20 in the country both years I played and I was an all conference athlete both years.

Here is my coaching background
For two years I was an assistant girls varsity coach for a high school in southern california where the team made it to the finals of CIF one year. I was an assistant for for a girls team in Kansas for two years as well. I was a graduate assistant coach for two years for a men’s/women’s team at a university while I completed my masters degree. I also have worked several Nike tennis camps and camps that universities hold during the summers and winters. I ran the city tennis classes for a city for a year and a half. I also work part time as a tennis instructor at a prive club and I am currently the director for a non-profit tennis organization that gives lesson to underprivileged youth.

My question is what do I need to do to make myself attractable to a high school coach. I have applied for about 10 jv/assistant jobs but I have only got one interview and the coach told me I did not have enough experience. I got certified by CIF the other day as a coach so I hope that will help. I also just got my CPR and First Aid certification. Does anybody have advice for me. For every application I do I turn in a resume, cover letter, and 3 letters of recommendation. I have a coaching portfolio but I do not know if that is appropriate when applying for an assistant or j.v. job. I would really appreciate the help. Thanks!

Leah Decker asked:


I am 14 get 1 half hour lesson a week and then a 2 hr group lesson I get up at 6 every morning and run do drills etc at 6:00 am. I am trying to get a scholarship to an academy. school starts at 8:50 and ends at 3:50 what should my schedule look like and what should i eat? things like tht thanks

JESUS Is My Savior! asked:


I’ve never played before, and I was wondering what do you need to know before you hit the tennis courts? what are some good tennis camps, clothing, any unwritten rules about clothes or game?
Thank you.

btw- I’m a girl
I’m going to my first lesson soon and was just wondering what I need to know beforehand. Thanks.

Paul Starr asked:


i began taking lessons around 8th grade, and now im gonna make the varstiy team for my school. also, at what age is it considered to be too old to be a pro in tennis

Suzana asked:


Hi

I am looking for tennis lessons once a week, in central London from January 2008.

I am not a beginner though definitely need to improve!

Does anyone know of a coach? Pref playing in Lincoln’s Inn, though not sure how hard it is to book courts!

Thanks

Suzana

Mad asked:


I’m 13 yrs old and I just started taking tennis lessons today (i had never played tennis b4)… however, most of the kids in my class are a lot younger than I am. I want to get better quickly so I can progress on to the next level with kids more my age! Any tips on how to get better at tennis quickly? Like how should I practice? I’m not near any tennis courts really… but I do have a raquet and tennis balls.

JESUS Is My Savior! asked:


I’m really interested in playing tennis seriously. I’m starting private lessons at the country club, and I was wondering how long do you think it would before I would be able to make a team? I can’t decide if I want to do a junior team at my neighborhood or the team at my high school? I definitely want to be really comfortable and confident with the game before I join a team though. What camps could help me out?
And when should I try out for a team, and which one should I try out for?

Natalie asked:


So i’ve become more interested in tennis & i want to start tennis lessons this summer,
if you play tennis what is the cost for lessons?
is there more people in your lesson or just you and the teacher?
when did you start? how long does it take to learn tennis? is it hard?
do you have to have alot of muscle ? or be really fit?
if so, how do you train to be fit to play tennis?

Alot of questions, i know,
but if you can answers these & give me more tips for tennis
THANKS
Natalie.

bridgygirl asked:


I play tennis. I have been playing for maybe four years now, and I’m pretty good. However, I went to Colorado over the summer and went horseback riding multiple times. My friend from home rides and says that it is awesome, but my family has invested a lot of money into tennis. I can only horseback ride if I stop taking serious tennis lessons.
I LOVE horses and riding, but I love tennis! What should I choose?
Please post your answer AND why I should do this.
I’ve been told from many people that you can ride until the day you die.
Tennis costs 700 dollars for a once-a-week, 3 month session. I do twice a week sessions. I have no idea how much that costs.