Steve P.

About Me

Steven Hernandez TENNIS AND RELATED SKILLS
• 4.0 NTRP - USTA Tennis Team member and Instructor 2000 - 2012
• Years of experience as a tennis player, 45 years
• Any notable achievements or awards in tennis, Greater Whitter Tennis Club Fall league 2004 Undefeated Award. Greater Whitter Tennis Club Winner 2007.
• USTA 3.5 2013 So. Cal. Sectionals and Nationals, @ Indian Wells Tennis Center
• Tennis instruction and player development
• Working communication skills with students, managers and directors
• Experience with schedules and planning
• New student and staff orientations

EDUCATION
• Level 1 USTA or PTR Certified, Year of Certification 2022, one weekend, 24 hours.
• Level 2 USTA National Campus Workshop, two 3 days courses, Orlando, FL. In May 2023 (24 hours total) and August 2023, a 3-day course was conducted. (24 hours total)

Courses Completed: Developing Player Standards, Growth and Development, Utilizing Net Generation.
Athletic Development, High Percentage Play, Organization and Management,
Designing Your Coaching Program, Working With Parents and Significant Others,
Tactical Considerations, Sport Science, USTA Athlete-Centered Coaching.

• Mt. San Antonio College, Walnut, CA, Coaching Courses 2022-2023- 2025

Teaching Style

Tennis coaching teaches you a lot of life lessons. Like strengths and weaknesses, never giving up, how to work under pressure, one’s true personality, discipline, self-control, and hard work are key. Tennis coaches provide training to introduce players to the sport, help players improve their skills, and compete in tournaments. They can make coaching plans for people based on their skills and what they want to accomplish. A good coach will also love the game and care about the people they teach

Teaching Locations = Travel Radius = Preferred Court