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Horacio Z.

Oakland, CA (5 locations)

13 Completed Lessons |
2 Reviews
  • USPTA Certified
  • PTR Certified
  • Years Teaching: 10
  • Years Playing: 22
  • Levels Taught:
    • Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
  • Teaches:
    • Kids, Juniors, Adults, Seniors
Lessons Starting at $154/hr
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About Me

Highly studied and certified, Founder of the Forefront Tennis Academy in Oakland
RSPA Elite Professional and working toward USTA Master Coach (highest level)
In progress on Spanish Tennis System
Teach all levels: junior High Performance, Adult beginners to advanced (NTRP 4.5/UTR 8), Junior beginner to advanced (UTR 8)
Clinics & LiveBall

I teach at courts I have arrangements with and at specific set time blocks when I am there and have back to back lessons! Traveling to one court to give one lesson is almost impossible and would require payment for my logistical time for getting to and from that court.

I have now taught over 100 players and have hit that ever important element of evolving. Most coaches talk too much in the beginning and after teaching lots of students you hone in better to what is important and you recognize patterns of players and how to guide each one better. There is alot of info out there and it's not only a job of synthesizing but summarizing down the information at the right time so as to not overwhelm.

Teaching Style

I treat each player as their own project to figure out what is right for them. Of course there are undeniable things in the technique that must be respected by all good players, but there is wiggle room to hit the ball after that, and I help the player understand what is right for their body, style and natural strengths. Teaching style is unique to me but rooted in world class ability that creates efficient results.

Teaching Locations = Travel Radius = Preferred Court

= Travel Radius = Preferred Court
  • San Pablo Park And Other
  • 2800 Park Street
  • Berkeley, CA 94704
  • Montclair Tennis Courts
  • 6300 Moraga Ave
  • Oakland, CA 94619
  • Dimond Park
  • Corner Of Lyman And Fruitvale
  • Oakland, CA 94602
  • Mills College
  • 5000 Mac Arthur Blvd
  • Oakland, CA 94613
  • Strawberry Creek Park Tennis
  • 1307 1315 Bancroft Way
  • Berkeley, CA 94702

Latest Reviews

We've not come across your quality of coaching in Columbus, OH. I'm profoundly happy you were able to work with my daughter during her summer camp stay in Berkeley. I've never heard her so excited and appreciative of a coach after spending time with them than she has been with you. She very much needs what you are teaching her (technique and mental). I'd like to maximize the amount of time she can get with you so if we can get more time, I'll take it.

Andre (Verified Review)

As a beginner, my goals for taking tennis lessons were to establish a solid foundation in the basics, achieve a cardio workout and have fun. Horacio has not only helped me achieve these goals but has also made the process enjoyable and fulfilling. HIs patience and positivity, especially during times when I've struggled, have been invaluable. Horacio's professionalism and commitment are truly exceptional, which is not always easy to find in a new coaching relationship. I am very thankful for his training and highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve their tennis skills.

Chasa (Verified Review)
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