Mariano S.
San Mateo, CA (2 locations)
- PTR Certified
- USPTA Certified
- Years Teaching: 10
- Years Playing: 20
- Levels Taught: Intermediate, Advanced
- Teaches: Kids, Juniors, Adults
Schedule Lessons
About Me
Playing tennis since 4 years old, acquiring competing and coaching experience playing juniors and professional open tournaments. Been coaching and playing around the the world from my hometown (Cordoba, Argentina), where I played for Nalbandian Tennis Academy and Argentina's National Tennis Federation. With me, you will work a lot on grips, footwork, movement, coordination, unit-turn, and stance positions for strokes both in offensive and defensive situations. To accomplish your goals, drills will be oriented to improve footwork by incorporating warm-up ladders and cones, to prevent injuries with elastic bands, to transfer power with medicine-balls and a functional pointer.
I look forward to meeting you. Best, Mariano S.
Teaching Style
My goal is to provide you with the footwork and swing mechanics to become a more consistent players. I expect to guide you on finding your own tools to play consistent offensive and defensive shots.
Teaching Locations
- Saratoga Country Club
- 21990 Prospect Road
- Saratoga, CA 95070
- Woodlake Club
- 790 N Delaware St
- San Mateo, CA 94401
Latest Reviews
Improved my footwork and serves after two months playing with Mariano. He improve my form and stance both in the slice and forehand with active drills and games. His experience playing ITF and profesional tournaments is a plus to his teachings!! Thank Coach ;)
Mariano is a visual teacher, which matches my learning style. I have been able to correct a lot of beginner's mistakes through his instruction. He is very patient, and his experience from the competition circuits is super valuable. He tailors his advice based on his detailed observation, not just generic advice. I greatly appreciate his coaching!
Mariano is a wonderful, patient, competent tennis coach with love for the sport and care for people!
My lessons with Mariano went very well. He is a great instructor and is very detailed when he is teaching, he helped my tennis game improve in all aspects. I definitely will book more lessons with Mariano in the near future.
Mariano is a fantastic instructor and an inspiring person to work with! I have known him for over a year and can say that his commitment to coaching is unmatched!
He is very encouraging and interactive with all of his clients, no matter your experience level, and teaches all ages. As someone who learns best while doing, I appreciate how observant, honest, and clear he his is when correcting and improving player technique. He is very patient, passionate, and inviting, and will ensure that you understand crucial elements to tennis while having fun!
He definitely wants his clients to succeed, and will even travel to your location within the Bay Area! I highly recommend taking lessons with him!!
Mariano is a wonderful coach and focuses on techniques and strategy with me. He has an infectious passion for the sport of tennis that comes to life with a great eye for finding where I can improve my game.
He runs drills to build on technical foundations, is receptive to feedback and requests on where I hope to continue getting better, and keeps each lesson fresh with a new approach or insight. In between lessons, Mariano also shares videos and short readings to keep the learning going.
I highly recommend Mariano as a coach for all ages to introduce the foundation of tennis or to address any specific gaps in your game.
Coach Mariano is the best tennis coach who charges less than $100/hr. If he is not the best, then he is among the top 5. Let me tell you why.
I believe that the efficacy of a tennis coach in improving a student’s skill can be summed up in three factors: the coach's skill level, a wealth of knowledge, and communication.
Mariano doesn't leave you struggling to understand what he’s trying to say when he diagnoses problems in your game and suggests ways to fix them. He communicates clearly, cheerfully, and precisely, meaning you make a lot of progress quickly.
Mariano is a great coach and an awesome person.
I had the best time when taking lessons with him. He has great knowledge in tennis, and gives the best tips.
I would recommend taking lessons with him to everyone he is worth it.
Thank you so much Mariano, my forehand is on point and my drop shot is better than ever.