About Me
One of seven children who were all tennis players, I developed a love for the game as a child. I attended college on a tennis scholarship then started a career as a school teacher. During the last 22 years of being a teacher, I have relocated to Leland, Michigan, where I am the director of tennis for the Leland Country Club, a private club with more than 700 members. During the school year, I also teach tennis, primarily for the Mardy Fish Foundation, where I am the head tennis pro. Besides tennis, I am also a nationally ranked table tennis player. I have two children, who are both tennis players, and an 85-year-old mother, who plays tennis three times a week.
Teaching Style
I specialize in teaching young children the game of tennis. I make it fun for them and teach them skills along the way. With more experienced juniors and adults, I ask them what they want from their tennis lesson, and go from there. My group lessons are quite popular. I have a game-based philosophy of teaching as opposed to drill-based, but if a client wants to drill, I'll drill.
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FAQ's
Yes! I often work with groups of families or friends with 2-4 people.
Nope! All fees are already included in the price. (tennis court fees, taxes, etc)
Yes, I can travel up to 20 miles to a tennis court in your area.
There is a 6 hour minimum commitment, but if you are not happy after the first lesson, I offer a 100% money back guarantee.
I will contact you shortly after signup. You will NOT be charged until we have spoken about your schedule and other important details.
MTL Satisfaction Guarantee
If you are not satisfied after the first lesson, we will set you up with another coach or refund your remaining lesson credits.