About Me
Sterling Wright is an experienced tennis coach with a strong background in both playing and instructing the sport. With 16 of coaching experience, Sterling specializes in developing players of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced (USTA 4.0) competitors. His approach focuses on technical refinement, strategic gameplay, and mental conditioning, ensuring that each player reaches their full potential on the court.
In addition to coaching, Sterling has a deep academic background as a postdoctoral scholar at Arizona State University, where his research focuses on microbiomes and human health. His experience as an educator translates into his coaching philosophy—emphasizing clear communication, tailored instruction, and continuous improvement.
Sterling previously coached at Penn State University Tennis Club, where he worked with juniors and adults to develop their game. Whether coaching competitive players or recreational enthusiasts, he strives to create a supportive, high-energy training environment that fosters both skill development and a love for the sport.
Teaching Style
My approach is rooted in concept-focused and goal-oriented development, where I emphasize understanding the key principles of the game while setting clear, achievable goals. Whether you're a beginner looking to grasp the basics or an advanced player aiming to refine your technique, my goal is to help you reach your full potential on the court.
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Latest Reviews
Sterling has been great. A great coach. My daughter is 15 and never played tennis before. She played volleyball in HS, but wanted to try tennis. Sterling was very patient and if great at teaching the fundamentals & technique. Thanks to Sterling's coaching, my daughter has decided to try out for her HS tennis team.
Sterling’s an exceptional coach. He is patient with fixing forms and offer different drills based on our feedbacks and skill levels. Also super flexible with session scheduling! Highly recommended.
Sterling was an incredible coach for my daughter, who was in middle school when she received coaching. Sterling imparted knowledge on various techniques, hitting with topspin, and usage of strategies during point play. He typically would start the lesson with the question, "what do you want to work on/improve today?" His patience and friendly approach really made lessons with him incredibly productive for my daughter. My daughter is now playing for the high school tennis team and owes a lot on her knowledge on techniques to Sterling. Sterling is a great coach. Anyone planning to get their kids coached by him will be in great hands.
Sterling is an extremely talented tennis coach!! He was very good at identifying and communicating small adjustments that made a huge impact on my game. When something didn't click he would find a different way to explain or a small exercise to really highlight the muscles or motion he was trying to activate. 10/10 would highly recommend him for anyone looking to improve their skills from total beginner to advanced players. My only complaint is that he moved out of town so I can no longer train with him!
Sterling is a great tennis instructor. He worked with my 13 year old daughter and my 6 year old son…neither of which had any tennis experience. He was patient with them and taught them great tennis skills. My daughter is set to join the high school tennis team next year thanks to Sterling. My kids LOVED working him and I highly recommend him!
I have worked with Sterling for more than 4 years. I consider him to be an excellent instructor who genuinely cares about his students. He is very good at breaking down complex techniques into simple, easy-to-understand steps. His constructive feedback has helped me improve my game significantly. I also have seen Sterling working with other tennis players with a wide range of skills. He is very patient and encouraging with all of them, while pushing to improve their skills consistently. People tend to stick with Sterling over the years as their instructor. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your advanced skills, I highly recommend Sterling. He will help you to take your tennis game to the next level. And, you will have fun!
FAQ's
Yes! I often work with groups of families or friends with 2-4 people.
Nope! All fees are already included in the price. (tennis court fees, taxes, etc)
Yes, I can travel up to 30 miles to a tennis court in your area.
There is a 6 hour minimum commitment, but if you are not happy after the first lesson, I offer a 100% money back guarantee.
I will contact you shortly after signup. You will NOT be charged until we have spoken about your schedule and other important details.
MTL Satisfaction Guarantee
If you are not satisfied after the first lesson, we will set you up with another coach or refund your remaining lesson credits.