Vladimir B.
Rancho Mirage, CA (4 locations)
- Years Teaching: 12
- Years Playing: 25
- Levels Taught: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
- Teaches: Kids, Juniors, Adults, Seniors
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About Me
I was born in Romania and started tennis at age 6, was consistently ranked among SoCal's top 100 juniors in every age group from the 12s through the 18s. Also attained a national junior ranking as well as a high ranking of #74 in the SoCal Men's Open Singles division. Played #5 singles for College of the Desert during the 2010 season, reaching the CA state semifinals in our division. Played in qualifying at a number of ITF Futures events. Achieved a UTR Rating of 10.
Extensive junior teaching experience, taught daily (Mon-Sat) junior clinics for beginners and intermediates at the Plaza Racquet Club in Palm Springs between September 2012 and June 2016. Also taught at Cathedral Canyon Country Club since 2010 and The Parker Hotel in Palm Springs since 2018.
Among my non-tennis related achievements, I completed a Masters Degree in Applied Demography from Penn State University.
Teaching Style
For beginners, it is important to understand that correct fundamentals are absolutely essential for fast improvement. By having proper instruction from the very beginning, it will not allow bad habits to creep in because once they do, it becomes much harder to achieve proper technique and improve your game. For more advanced players who already have good technique, it is simply a matter of fine adjustments and small details that can often make a significant difference, whether it be technical, mental, or physical. Of course, everything depends on what the student is trying to achieve, a lesson for a competitive player who wants to win more matches is going to be structured differently than for someone who is focused on simply improving their game or fitness.
Teaching Locations
- Rancho Mirage Community Park
- 71560 San Jacinto Dr.
- Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
- Palm Desert Civic Center Park
- 43900 San Pablo Ave.
- Palm Desert, CA 92260
- Canyon Sands
- 2269 Mira Monte Cir W
- Palm Springs, CA 92264
- Cathedral Canyon Tennis Club
- 68311 Paseo Real
- Cathedral City, CA 92234
Latest Reviews
We booked Vladimir for some lessons whilst we visited Palm Springs. Our lessons were fun and informative and helped us improve our game. Vladimir is a really lovely guy. He made the experience memorable and enjoyable.
We would thoroughly recommend him. Harris Family
Excellent first lesson with Vladimir. He focussed in on what we needed with forehand and backhand Perfect tempo with a lesson for two - good work out and time flew by- very pleasant answered questions, corrected technique- had us watch each other for improvement as well as great demos from him. Great explanations and demos appropriate to our skill level- look forward to more!
Vlad has been such an amazing instructor in working with two 3 year olds twins with lots of energy. He keeps their attention and after every lesson they’re excited and happy with their progress. I couldn’t recommend Vlad more!!! He is awesome!