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Preston W.

Belmont, CA (3 locations)

1777 Completed Lessons |
233 Reviews
  • USPTA Certified
  • Years Teaching: 12
  • Years Playing: 25
  • Levels Taught:
  • Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
  • Teaches:
  • Kids, Juniors, Adults, Seniors
Lessons Starting at $104/hr
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About Me

I teach modern semi-open stance technique. My approach to teaching is technique and principle driven. I believe in proper stroke mechanics and the efficient use of one's body. With these skills players of any age, with any body type, can reach their own maximum tennis potential! I have been playing tennis for over twenty years and I enjoy teaching this wonderful game.

Teaching Style

Modern stances, Semi-Western grip.

Teaching Locations = Travel Radius = Preferred Court

= Travel Radius = Preferred Court
  • Laguna Park
  • 1414 Laguna Ave
  • Burlingame, CA 94010
  • Joinville Park
  • 2111 Kehoe Park St
  • San Mateo , CA 94403
  • Hoover Park
  • 2883 Cowper St
  • Palo Alto, CA 94306

Latest Reviews

With Preston, I was able to improve my serve to a degree I had never been able to with any coach before. He took the time to break down my serve and worked on it with me till I saw significant improvement. I would still be taking lessons with him if I had not moved away from the Bay Area.

Nicolo C. (Verified Review)

Preston has a great eye for spotting just what you're missing and explaining it clearly. I've had a long history of bad habits and each lesson he spots one thing I'm doing wrong. He explains it to me, we work on it together and that way we improve my technique little by little.

I've only had a few lessons but I feel I'm already making good progress. Definitely recommend!

Jonathan V. (Verified Review)

Coach P provides the perfect mix of push and praise. My daughter’s skill and confidence have blossomed with Coach P. She always looks forward to her lessons with him. He communicates well with parents too. I appreciate that he texts her “homework” to me so that I can see it and forward to my child. Highly recommend Coach P!

G G. (Verified Review)

Preston is a great coach and provided actionable advice that helps me improve my skills. The was the first coach to correct my footwork, which is a critical part in playing well. He is also very flexible and customize the drills to my needs

Matheus R. (Verified Review)

Great first lesson. Preston gave us a foundation of the basics that we could continue to practice in between then and our next lesson.

Dan S. (Verified Review)

Needed us to find a tennis court. Impatient coach. I regret to have booked the course.

Jason (Verified Review)

Great experience and very knowledgeable.

Bruno V. (Verified Review)

My kids love the lesson with Coach Preston! He immediately understood what they should work on for a few sessions. We can’t wait for next lesson!

Yuki (Verified Review)

Great experience taking tennis lessons from Preston. He has been very flexible on schedule and patient all these weeks. He makes you feel comfortable and very encouraging which helps building confidence.

Dolores C. (Verified Review)

Preston is a very nice coach. I was a beginner with zero experience before. After five lessons, I gained solid basic skills and feel more comfortable to rally. I feel growing by leaps and bounces.

He is very sharp about identifying the problem and then training accordingly. He is also kind and very patient to guide

Chengliang (Verified Review)

Preston is a very patient coach and makes you feel confident and comfortable!

Dolores C. (Verified Review)

Preston is a responsible and professional coach. He is so friendly and patient. My kid loves having lessons with him.

Wendy M. (Verified Review)

Great guy, always on time, professional and optimistic, even when my daughter gets frustrated. He has great methods and keeps it fun!

Jennifer W. (Verified Review)

Preston had been very professional and attentive to my daughter's ability to provide lessons as needed . She has gained valuable technical skills that will help her in the future

Eric D. (Verified Review)

I initially set up lessons with Preston for my 8 year old Daughter who had never played. Preston did a fantastic job working with her! He was able to gage what style and lessons were the best fit for her personality. She had a blast and the added value was she was learning to play tennis right before our eyes! We worked with Preston all summer and midway my husband I enjoyed his style and technique that we started taking lessons from him as well! My husband had never played and I played years ago. Preston's range is great in that he was able to understand our goals and work with us at different levels to allow us both to grow and have success playing. I would recommend Preston for any age player and any level of play. He is an excellent coach and we are excited to see him again this upcoming summer!

Darcy R. (Verified Review)

Preston was an excellent instructor. He was patient, knowledgable, and great with our two little ones. I would recommend him to anyone looking for lessons.

Molly M. (Verified Review)

Preston is the best tennis coach I have ever had. I had twenty lessons with him in the last summer. He was a professional and a very pleasant person to take lessons from. Always in time for the sessions. I have improved my tennis skills so much since my lessons with him. Never had the problems with my strokes since then. His instructions prepared me to become a member of a tennis club. Actually, I have got so many complements on my tennis skills after Preston's coaching.

Irina W. (Verified Review)

Preston was an excellent teacher for my 2 sons. We highly recommend him and would use him again.

Ramin A. (Verified Review)

I should have done this earlier! All of these years of picking up tips on tennis here and there with no solid technique, tons of frustration. Then I met Preston! I have topspin now and my serve has changed and improved as I now understand the technique and logistics of how they are done. My two-handed backhand has improved. He changed my follow through as well as other things. These sometimes subtle changes have made all the difference. I'm thrilled and grateful for lessons with Preston. Plus, he's just a nice guy that has an interest and passion for teaching.

Thomas E. (Verified Review)

We just finished our summer lessons for our two boys (5 & 8). Preston is FANTASTIC! Our boys loved going to the lessons once a week and learned a ton. He makes the lessons fun and engaging, all the while my boys are learning how to play tennis. There were huge improvements at the end of our lessons. I Highly recommend working with Preston!

Dawn (Verified Review)

Preston has been great and we highly recommend him as a coach. Both boys love the creative games he has and he is very patient with him.

Matthew A. (Verified Review)

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