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Quinn
I teach all levels of students and tailor lessons to your skills.
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Dempsey
My philosophy is : To Keep It Simple!
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Paul
My coaching philosophy centers on developing proper technique, instilling confidence, fostering discipline, honing strategic thinking, and nurturin...
Abel
For the kids and juniors, my philosophy is that " every kid is a champ" So, no kid is unteachable. For adults, while working on their game improvem...
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Jackie
I am good with all levels. My lessons involve both information and lots of hitting practices.
Sean
Through my playing experience I learned that each player has a unique learning style and responds to teaching differently. I use an individual appr...
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Facts about tennis in Chicago, IL
With the nickname “The Windy City”, Chicago may not seem like the best place to play tennis. Fortunately however, Chicago not only has various amazing public courts but also just as many qualified coaches who you can book lessons with. As Chicago residents know, the city is a magical place in the summer. When the weather is nice, take advantage of it and sign up for tennis lessons. Even when the weather starts to turn, head inside to one of the many indoor court locations and continue to work with your tennis coach.
No matter where in Chicago you live there is a court location with your name on it. In the Chicago Loop there are picturesque urban locations like Maggie Daley Park and Grant Park that residents and tourists can alike appreciate. Further north there are locations such as the lakeside Lincoln Park Waveland Tennis Courts or the more lowkey Oz Park courts. Further south, one of the most popular locations is McGuane Park Tennis Courts. Chicago of course has indoor court locations such as McFetridge Sports Center and the XS tennis center that are not only perfect in the winter, but reasonably priced.
Chicago MTL tennis coaches structure lessons in a way so there’s something for everyone. You’ll find coaches who can patiently walk you or a child through the basics during the course of a 6-hour package. There are also coaches who have played or coached at the highest level who can turn an intermediate player into an advanced one over the course of 20-hours of lessons. We suggest you take the time to not only review the coaches proximity to you and your Chicago neighborhood, but also their qualifications and subsequent pricing.
FAQ's
Chicago has many tennis courts, public and private, that are popular locations for lessons. Below are some of our favorites:
- McFetridge Sports Center
- Lincoln Park Waveland Tennis Courts
- East Bank Club
- Maggie Daley Park Tennis Courts
- Warren Park Tennis Courts
The court locations coaches have listed on their profiles are locations they know they can coach for free. If there is a particular location where you would prefer to take lessons but it requires a fee, please discuss that with your coach. Below are some of the best free locations around Chicago:
- Lincoln Park Waveland Tennis Courts
- Maggie Daley Park Tennis Courts
- Oz Park Tennis Courts
- Grant Park Tennis Courts
- Horner Park Tennis Courts
Just because a coach is cheaper, doesn’t mean they might not be the perfect fit. Check out the cheapest tennis coaches in the Chicago area to see if they would be the right fit for you.
There are dozens of coaches in Chicago who have not only conducted hundreds of hours of lessons through MyTennisLessons but also worked for decades as coaches. Often more experienced coaches are more expensive, but if you or your child are someone looking to take their tennis game o the next level be sure to review the most experienced tennis coaches in the Chicago area.
Not all coaches teach indoor during the winter but be sure to discuss it with them when booking lessons. Many exclusive clubs that have indoor tennis courts do not allow outside coaching. Be sure to check before hand. Below are indoor tennis court options in Chicago:
- McFetridge Sports Center
- XS tennis center
- East Bank Club
- Midtown Athletic Club
- East Bank Club
The average price of a private tennis lesson in Chicago is $84/hr. There are however, many coaches who have their rates set much higher and much lower than that average. There are various ways to save money too. Purchase more lessons up front, take group lessons, or use promo codes.
As a beginner, it can be helpful if you go to a tennis specific sporting goods store, as opposed to a big box one, to discuss the best equipment for you and your goals. Below are some of the best stores in and around Chicago:
- Strings Attached
- String it Racquet Shop
- Your Advantage Tennis Shop
- Tennis Ballers Pro Shop
- Tennis27 Tennis Store
There are a number of public courts in and around Chicago that have courts with lights that allow students to take lessons after the sun goes down. Below are some of the most popular:
- Lakeshore Sport & Fitness
- Emmerson Park Tennis Courts
- Horner Park Tennis Courts
- River Park Tennis Courts
- Humbolt Park Tennis Courts
There are a couple of courts in Chicago that are known to be locations that can be tough to get on because they are also used for pickleball:
- Welles Park Tennis Courts
- Horner Park Tennis Courts
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