Timothy A.
Brighton, MI (5 locations)
- Years Teaching: 33
- Years Playing: 43
- Levels Taught: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
- Teaches: Kids, Juniors, Adults, Seniors
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About Me
I'm from Ann Arbor Michigan. I started playing tennis at 10 years old. I played at AnnArbor Pioneer High School. I graduated high school in 1989 and then attended Washtenaw Community College. I was the assistant coach of the Pioneer High school boys and girls team from 1990-1997. We won 4 state championships during my time there. While I was coaching I was also teaching tennis at Liberty Athletic Club. I coached the Jr. Davis Cup Team In 1996. During that time I was working on my game playing with players from the University of Michigan and other University Tennis teams. I taught at Liberty from 1990-2001. I became the assistant head pro at Travis Pointe Country Club from 2001-2007. I directed a tennis event that featured Patrick McEnroe 2005. At a tournament in Scottsdale Arizona I was Ivo Karlovic’ hitting partner. In the summer of 2007 I taught at the U of M summer tennis camps. In 2007 I became a teaching professional at Pine Lake Country Club where I am still currently teaching at. I helped teach two events that featured Vic Braden. I helped run a clinic that featured Murphy Jenson In it. In 2008 I became the head coach of Bloomfield Hills Lahser Varsity Girls Tennis team till 2012. During that time we finished # 2, 4, 6, 5, and 9th in the state. Winning regionals 3 years. I was the Head Pro of Cranbrook Swim and Tennis Club from 2008-2011. I now live in beautiful Brighton Michigan and I love it here.
Teaching Style
I'm very good at being able to adapt to any style and level of player. I emphasize good technique and follow through. But being able to teach advance levels as well. Like the loop backswing, open stances, and the modern forehand. I like to start off with mini tennis then work on ground strokes from the baseline and progress to live ball. I work on the volley and serve as well so I can see all aspects of there game. Unless its a beginner then we start slow with just ground strokes.
Teaching Locations
- Walled Lake Northern High
- 6000 Bogie Lake Rd
- Commerce Township, MI 48382
- Scranton Middle School
- 8415 Maltby Rd
- Brighton, MI 48116
- West Hills Middle School
- 2601 Lone Pine Rd
- West Bloomfield Township , MI 48323
- Brighton High School
- 7878 Brighton Rd
- Brighton , MI 48116
- Pine Lake Park
- 3333 Long Lake Rd
- West Bloomfield , MI 48324
Latest Reviews
Timothy was excellent!
Tim is very organized and highly skilled, works with various skill level students and provides excellent communication during the class to make the student better with each lesson.
Tim is an excellent coach. He is knowledgeable and a good communicator. Tim provides the right inputs based on individual skill sets.
Tim is fantastic! He explains things well and his use of humor puts my daughter at ease. Highly recommend.
Top notch! Reliable and professional tennis instruction. Skills taught by Tim give us noticeable improvement EVERY lesson.
Timothy has a lot of experience, he knew how to teach Junior students. He is nice and always focus on technique and practice. He helps my two girls improve their skills and they are happy to learn from him. I would like to recommend Timothy
Very good instructor and easy for kids to talk with! Always keeping reminding, encouraging! We will like have more time with him!
He is an excellent instructor for clients of all levels. He has shown up on time for every lesson. He gives great feedback and he is very patient.