Private Tennis Lessons & Coaches in Montebello, CA

I'm a tennis prodigy turned coach, with a knack for breaking records and building champions. As the youngest qualifier in Oklahoma State Championship history during my freshman year of high school, I've always had a passion for pushing boundaries on the court. Transitioning to college, I seamlessly balanced coaching and playing for the club tennis team, honing my skills both as a player and mentor. Now based in LA, I've embarked on rebuilding and reimagining my coaching career, finding innovative ways to connect with players and elevate their tennis prowess to new heights.

"I had an excellent lesson with Austin, who helped me regain my tennis skills after a year-long recovery. His intuitive approach stood out as he tailored the session perfectly to my current abilities. The one-hour class was packed with effective footwork exercises and drills, keeping me engaged the entire time. By the end of the session, I could feel my connection to the court coming back, which was incredibly rewarding. I’m truly grateful for his skillful instruction today and look forward to more lessons with him!

With two decades devoted to tennis, I help players refine their skills and unlock their full potential. My experience as a seasoned player shapes my coaching, providing strategic insights for lasting improvement. I create a supportive and engaging environment where every student thrives. With my coaching experience assistant coaching during summer camps at Pierce College and Cal State Northridge allows me to focus on fundamentals. Along with my playing experience as a top 500 ranked junior in the Southern California 16’s and under division and varsity high school tennis player, will allow me to share my knowledge and skills to help you with your tennis goals. I am also a member of USTA Coaching and USTA Coaching and PlaySafe certified.

"Martin's patience really stood out to me, and I appreciated the helpful feedback on my serve. We started with some good warm up and then went over flat and kick serves which I’ve been struggling. The feedback he gave immediately improved my feel of the flat serve. He’s a chill dude and fun to work with. I'd suggest giving Martin a shot if you're looking to improve your tennis skills gently and thoughtfully.

U.J. has the passion as a player and coach to provide his clients with high quality tennis programming and instruction. His coaching philosophy is first and foremost to engage his clients and make sure they are having fun while learning tennis skills for a purpose. He also enjoys coaching players to gain the ability to execute drills, tactics and strategy learned in lessons successfully through to a competition setting.

"Great tennis training and if the kids want to be good they commit to the skill. They can do from beginner to elite players. Develop players who are really interested in wanting to play the next level.

With 30 years on the court, I help players elevate their tennis game through tailored strategies and skill development. As an experienced player, my passion lies in fostering a love for the sport while maximizing each student's potential.

"I’ve been playing casually for a while, but these lessons took me game to next level. We worked on serve placement, footwork, and point construction. The coach Q gave me personalized feedback and drills i can practice on my own. Super helpful!!!

With over a decade of competitive playing experience and a career in education, I'm dedicated to helping players of all levels reach their personal tennis goals. My approach blends proven techniques with a fun, engaging atmosphere, fostering a love for the game while building strong fundamentals.

Life long tennis player. I focus on learning the fundamentals while having as much fun as possible. You will avoid injury and become just as obsessed with tennis as I am.

My name is Arin Meserkhani, I have been playing tennis since the age of 6. I have reached a UTR high of 11, and have competed at the Division 1 level. Im most passionate about mechanics and building the correct foundations, but also having the right mindset. These are the two most important pillars in the sport that I take most pride in. I am currently coaching from my home in Glendale, CA where there is a private court.

"Began taking lessons with Arin and the improvement I’ve seen over the next months has been remarkable!

I bring a strategic eye and engaging enthusiasm to every court, blending technical precision with a personable, professional coaching style. With 20 years teaching and a background as an Experienced Player, I specialize in stroke development, tactical insight and building confident, resilient athletes.

I was a four-year varsity player at Oberlin College and currently work in economic consulting. I am also currently building a post-match feedback platform for competitive players (we are currently demoing the product for a select group of players). Outside of tennis, I completed a 2,800 mile walk across America a few years ago and recently completed an Ironman. I value discipline, consistency, and long-term development, and I enjoy working with players who want to improve and are willing to put in the work.

"My 12-year old son has been taking lessons with James and it’s been a really positive experience. James is very encouraging but also keeps him focused and working hard. My son looks forward to the lessons each work and has been doing better in his tournaments recently.

I teach all levels and all ages (from beginners to advanced players) . 45 years of coaching experience certified thru many world renowned organizations like the USPTA as elite pro, ITF , USNTA I love to simplify learning Tennis by focusing on simplifying the techniques of the game.

"Great coach, always goes very in depth on concepts, patient, and funny.