Gary C.
Newton, MA (5 locations)
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USPTA Certified
- Years Teaching: 1
- Years Playing: 40
- Levels Taught: Beginner, Intermediate
- Teaches: Juniors, Adults, Seniors
Schedule Lessons
About Me
Here are my credentials as I pivot to Tennis, after a successful 20+ career as a Software Engineer.
• NTRP Rated 3.5, Left-handed with a one-handed backhand
• Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) Rec Coach trained (June 2024)
• PTR Play Facilitator Workshop trained (May 2025)
• Background check (7/2026) approved
• Recreational Tennis Coach, Gann Academy, Fall 2024
• USTA Adult Rec and Intermediate League Team Captain, Spring 2024, Fall 2023
• 2023 Central Mass. Indoor Tennis Association (cmita.net) Men’s Tennis C-Division Champions
• Rhode Island High School Tennis Team State runner-up
• 20+ year Software Developer career
Teaching Style
My approach is to review your current tennis skills; identify which areas you wish to improve and go from there.
I particularly enjoy teaching and improving the serve. Focus on winning points via the Forehand, Backhand and volleys (in that order).
Teaching Locations
- Gann Courts
- 333 Forest St
- Waltham, MA 02453
- Newton North High School
- 457 Walnut Street
- Newton, MA 02460
- Daly Field
- Nonantum Road
- Brighton, MA 02109
- Casey Playground
- 124 Watertown St
- Watertown, MA 02472
- Stearns Park
- 54 Jasset Street
- Newton, MA 02458