Samuel O.
Orlando, FL (5 locations)
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USPTA
Certified
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PTR
Certified
USPTA
Certified
PTR
Certified
- Years Teaching: 20
- Years Playing: 28
- Levels Taught: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
- Teaches: Seniors, Adults, Juniors, Kids
Schedule Lessons
About Me
My name is Samuel, got a tennis scholarship at Shaw University for 4yrs, I am a USPTR Certified Instructor, a member of the USTA, and CIAA Champion, I am 5.0 or higher playing level, a CIAA MVP 4 yrs, and Shaw Tennis Male Athlete of the year. From 2000 to 2012 I worked for the City of Raleigh Park and Recreations as a tennis instructor. I was in charge of adult and junior development (10 and under. 18 and over tennis), taught private and group lessons, coached the USTA Jr Team Tennis 10uB and 18uA. From 2000-2006 I was the Tennis Assistant at Shaw University, Raleigh, NC. Currently coaching at Orlando Tennis Center. in short, I love teaching tennis and helping to discover young talents in the community. I am reliable, flexible, and passionate about the sport of tennis.
Teaching Style
Introduction: greet students and learn names, briefly describe lesson/ goal of lesson, have students demonstrate their skills, give comments, and identify errors and error correction. It also may include teaching the stroke, individual help if in group, practice, and then wrap up lesson.
Teaching Locations
- Orlando Tennis Center
- 649 West Livingston St
- Orlando, FL 32809
- Fort Gatling Tennis Center
- 2009 Lake Margaret Drive.
- Orlando, FL 32806
- Warren Park
- Daetwlyer Rd.
- Orlando, FL 32812
- Delaney Park
- 1055 Delaney Ave
- Orlando, FL 32806
- Warren Park
- 3406 Warren Park Road
- Belle Isle, FL 32829
Student Feedback
Samuel is very easy going and does a good job explaining the issues that need to be addressed with my strokes. I have enjoyed my lessons with him and have realized the flaws that I need to work on, especially with my forehand.
I called (or used this website) Samuel for a 2 hour tennis lesson that I planned to give to my husband for a Christmas gift last December. He came to our neighborhood tennis courts which was super-convenient for us. My husband is pretty good at tennis, but I am not, so Samuel took us through the basics of form and position and forehand swing, backhand swing. I tend to be anxious, and he understood that right away, and coached me on breathing and being calm. I still hear his voice in my head when I practice my swing. Once we had covered the basics, he had us return the ball to him, then return a hit ball to him, then we ended by attempting to volley with each other, as he watched and gave tips. He had a great understanding of what he could do in our time there, and what we each needed.