Nikolai P.

NOTE: During the winter months, I prefer to do tennis lessons at The Sport House.
Please note that this location includes an additional $30 per hour fee that is not reflected in the current rate. If you have any other indoor court options available, I’m open to those as well.

My name is Nikolai, and I’m a competitive tennis player and experienced hitting partner originally from Chile, now based in Chicago. I played NCAA tennis at Michigan Tech University, competing at the #1, #2, and #3 singles positions throughout my college career. I have a UTR 11, and before college I competed on the ITF Junior Circuit, gaining valuable international match experience. I’ve trained under top-level coaches, played hundreds of high-pressure matches, and spent years helping teammates improve their technique, fitness, and match strategy. I love working with players of all ages: beginners, competitive juniors, college prospects, and adults looking to level up their game. My coaching approach is energetic, positive, and fully customized to each player’s needs. Whether you want to fix your technique, build confidence, or prepare for tournaments, I’ll help you get there with structure, discipline, and high-level match insights.

I specialize in high-performance hitting sessions, technical clean-ups, point-play development, and tournament preparation.
My lessons are structured around:

Warm-up & footwork activation

Stroke fundamentals (forehand, backhand, serve, net play)

Live ball drills for consistency and depth

Point construction & patterns

Match-play scenarios to improve decision-making
I emphasize clean technique, explosive movement, and building a strong competitive mindset.