Gary W.
Westfield, NJ (4 locations)
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PTR
Certified
PTR
Certified
- Years Teaching: 30
- Years Playing: 43
- Levels Taught: Advanced, Intermediate, Beginner
- Teaches: Seniors, Adults, Juniors
Schedule Lessons
About Me
I have been an avid tennis player since I was 9. I played tennis for my junior high school and played no. 1 for my high school all three years. I have had the opportunity to teach for the past 30 years and have been an instructor certified through the PTR organization. Eight years ago I started coaching varsity tennis at the Scotch Plains Fanwood High School (girls in the fall and boys in the spring). I was named "coach of the year" three times for Union County, New Jersey. I am still currently coaching these teams and have had much success with them. I am a senior professional at Mountainside Racquet Club in Mountainside New Jersey. I also teach at the prestigious Westfield Outdoor Tennis Club in Westfield NJ. During the weekends I teach students ranging from adults to 5-year-olds and have had a lot of success with them as well.
Teaching Style
I focus my lessons on point of contact and footwork. I believe those are the two fundamentals that make you a good tennis player. I like to work a lot of footwork drills into my lessons as well as teach students how to hit the ball and anticipate where to be in the court.
Teaching Locations
- Arthur L. Johnson High School
- Westfield Ave
- Clark, NJ 07066
- La Grande Park
- La Grande Ave
- Fanwood , NJ 07023
- Mountainside Racquet Club
- 1191 East Route 22
- Mountainside , NJ 07092
- Nomahegan Swim And Tennis
- 506 Springfield Ave
- Westfield, NJ 07090
Latest Reviews
Gary is a great coach. He works very well with our teenage son, is knowledgeable about the game, and is a excellent tennis player himself.