veryberry asked:


I have always had an interest in tennis. I am in 9th grade now, a freshman. I tried out for the tennis team, but I didn’t get in. I decided I would take tennis because I love sports and to get on the team. I wanted to go to tennis, and had to kept reminding my parents again and again until I finally got lessons. The difference is that I wasn’t forced like other kids to take the sport. I am already athletic, and my coach says I get the feel of the ball. I am 14, but I am catching on fast. I want to become professional and am willing to do what it takes. The problem is I am taking lessons once a week. Money is an issue because it is $45 a lesson. I really love tennis and my teacher was shocked that I was getting it so fast. i have never played any tournaments or anything. I played from late november of 2010 until now. He also wants me to take it twice a week, but there’s that money issue. I love tennis and want to prove to the world that I can become professional. Maybe I ca catch up. Or is it really that late. John McEnroe started at age 10 and ranked #1 in the world at one point. What do you think, can I do it?

veryberry asked:


I have always had an interest in tennis. I am in 9th grade now, a freshman. I tried out for the tennis team, but I didn’t get in. I decided I would take tennis because I love sports and to get on the team. I wanted to go to tennis, and had to kept reminding my parents again and again until I finally got lessons. The difference is that I wasn’t forced like other kids to take the sport. I am already athletic, and my coach says I get the feel of the ball. I am 14, but I am catching on fast. I want to become professional and am willing to do what it takes. The problem is I am taking lessons once a week. Money is an issue because it is $45 a lesson. I really love tennis and my teacher was shocked that I was getting it so fast. i have never played any tournaments or anything. I played from late november of 2010 until now. He also wants me to take it twice a week, but there’s that money issue. I love tennis and want to prove to the world that I can become professional. Maybe I can catch up. Or is it really that late. John McEnroe started at age 10 and ranked #1 in the world at one point. What do you think, can I do it?

sportstick asked:


The last time I played tennis, I got destroyed 8-1. I can’t get lessons and I have a partner but they aren’t that good. What kind of things can I do to get better? I want to win really badly because everyone was laughing at me when I lost.

helllooooo life! asked:


Because, i’m not really sure, cause I saw some students and teachers to where i’m going (tennis dome) only wear those pants that are like plastic-ish and black. So is it ok for me to wear sweat pants? (I’m going for a lesson)

MSK asked:


I know a guy that took some lessons/school and now he is tennis coach and tennis judge he actually can judge on professional tournaments.This guy’s age is 35-45(in that range).I’m 17 years old and I would like to do the same thing or at least get into coaching tennis school to get a coaching license.Now WHERE and HOW can I do it?
PS-im from NYC if thats somehow gonna help

ururownfuture asked:


I am planning to play tennis. I am going to take lessons and play for the school should i practice running before i start?

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.