Best 13 coaches for lessons near Granite City, IL

Fueling a passion for tennis for over 14 years, I've honed my expertise from the ground up, playing as a D1 athlete. My coaching style blends strategic fundamentals with a fun, engaging approach to elevate your game. PSA: If planning to practice at Dwight Davis, the court reservation fee is $10, which can be paid online in advance on their website.

"The lesson with Aryn was quite helpful, especially in refining my serve, which felt more reliable after we practiced some targeted drills, though I still need to work on consistency.

I am always encouraging and dedicated to helping my students be their best. I celebrate their progress and thoughtfully address areas of challenge, striving to make each lesson both educational and enjoyable. As a USTA and WTT Adult League national champion with 20 years of coaching experience, I have coached many USTA adult players. I am PTR Certified and primarily focus on beginners and intermediates. My patient and tolerant approach ensures a low-stress, supportive learning environment.

"Oh, hey, so far, my first tennis lesson with Jerry was quite helpful. The focus on the basics felt pretty solid, and I appreciated the no-pressure vibe during the lesson. Honestly, the lesson highlighted the importance of good foundations, which I think will help me overall. I’m optimistic about how it’s going. I think trying out more lessons could really cement those fundamentals. If you’re after someone who keeps it practical and approachable, Jerry definitely is worth a shot.

With over 35 years on the green, I blend traditional techniques with a modern approach, tailoring lessons to each golfer's unique style. My passion lies in fostering confidence and helping you unlock your full potential. Let's refine your game!

"Oh, I think Joseph did a good job taking extra time to work on chipping today. He also took videos to show us what needed improvement, which was quite helpful. Though I still want to keep working on those areas, I feel more confident about my short game now. If you're looking for a steady instructor who pays attention to details, it's worth trying Joseph out.

Singing has always been my language. As a classically trained singer with 7+ years of experience teaching singing, I'm passionate about helping aspiring vocalists find their artistic voice and express themselves through music while also developing healthy singing technique. Let's work together to unlock your full potential and achieve your musical goals.

"Fitz has been an absolutely incredible teacher to me. But he’s also so much more. He’s one of the absolute most remarkable human beings I’ve ever known and I feel incredibly lucky to have been his student. I am an adult learner who had taken extended time off from any singing while focusing on my career and raising a family. Fitz was a kind, but firm teacher with huge expectations as well as the skills and leadership necessary to help me reach his high expectations. In a lot of ways, it felt like I was starting all over and he was so patient at meeting me where I was and helping me to grow. He’s a master at technique, vocal health, strengthened my breath support, is a amazing with how to teach a variety of different languages for singing, and best of all-has a real art behind having his students connect emotionally to our music. In short, he isn’t just training singers. He creates artists. He doesn’t only forge relationships 1:1 with his students in lessons. Fitz has created a community among the artists that train under him. He created monthly singing salons where his students could come together and share our love for singing-whether classical, pop, and even some students who were writing their own music. This was in addition to our twice yearly performances where friends and family attended our performances to showcase what we’ve been working on. Fitz is one of the best studio teachers you can find, but he knows music is to be shared and fosters the artist community to come together with each other and perform in a variety of settings. You won’t find a better teacher, community-builder, or human being out there. I recommend Fitz without hesitation.

I have empowered athletes to reach their full potential on the volleyball court for over a decade. My coaching style blends technical expertise with a positive and encouraging environment. Let's unlock your potential together!

With eight years of volleyball instruction, I foster skill and passion for the game. My coaching focuses on fundamentals, strategy, and building confident athletes. I believe in creating a fun and challenging environment where players thrive. I started learning how to play Volleyball in the 7th grade. Since my school didn’t have any volleyball programs for kids my age I wasn’t allowed to play until I got into high school. I was captain of varsity all my 4 years and my aces won my team 2nd place in districts. Our first ever trophy for girls Volleyball at my school. When I graduated I got asked by my high school to come back and help coach for the school. I felt a lot of gratitude about being able to help young girls who will soon be out into the real world and play for someone’s college. I promise I will teach you so many things about volleyball when you get out on the court you will be unstoppable!!!

"During the 2025 season of volleyball I’ve gotten to know coach Shaw more as a person and as a coach. She truly is one of the best coaches I’ve had over the years. She’s helped me and many other players with their progress in volleyball. Coach Shaw has connected with us as a group and I hope to have her continue to be apart of CPA’s volleyball team. - Alexia’

I’m a 5.0 rated player with a strong background in high school and college tennis. For the past two years, I’ve been teaching pickleball to my friends, and now I’m excited to broaden my reach and help others discover the game. I’m deeply passionate about pickleball and find great joy in watching players grow in both their skills and their enthusiasm for the sport.

Hello! My name is John and I’m an avid pickleball player and am passionate about helping people improve their game. I have been coaching both tennis and pickleball for 10 years and am comfortable working with beginners to advanced players and helping my students reach their goals. Let me help you skip through the grueling pains of learning by yourself and apply personalized tips to help you efficiently improve each and every time you play with me. Looking forward to seeing you on the court!

From concert halls to coaching studios, I've dedicated over 25 years to the transformative power of music. As a professional pianist, my passion lies in fostering a love for piano in students of all levels. Let's embark on a rewarding musical journey together, filled with personalized guidance and joyful learning!