Cole W.

I started playing tennis when I was 12, becoming the captain of my high school tennis team and ball boy for professional tennis tournaments. As an adult, I played in the USTA League at the Advanced level (NTRP 4.5). I also coached my children, reaching the Texas high school state tournament, and started the corporate tennis team at Real Page to play in the Richardson Corporate Challenge tournament in support of the Special Olympics (won team Silver). I retired from corporate America in 2025 to give back to the game that gave me so much in terms of health and friendships. I received certification as a Tennis Instructor in 2026 from the USPTA (now part of RSPA), which includes certifications in Safe Play and first aid, and will continue my education in tennis coaching.

My goal is to help students have fun being active, build character as athletes, and become healthier through the great game of tennis. I prefer to show rather than tell, using visual demonstrations to help students develop an awareness of how their bodies move and how their minds think so they can make meaningful improvements in their tennis game.

I structure each lesson in five parts: 1) introduction, 2) warm-up, 3) skill development, 4) game, and 5) wrap-up. These five parts are connected by a common theme and build upon one another to reinforce learning and create a cohesive lesson.