Private Tennis Lessons & Coaches in Bladensburg, MD

Ferdinand is a USTA and PTR licensed tennis coach with over three decades of experience as a classroom teacher. A former collegiate athlete in soccer and track & field, he brings a multifaceted approach to coaching. As a professional stringer and dedicated mentor, Ferdinand specializes in junior and adult development programs, focusing on skill-building and fostering a love for the game. With a rich background in education and athletics, Ferdinand is passionate about helping players of all ages achieve their full potential on the court.

I established my tennis career in 1996 competing through high school and two years on the collegiate level for the University of the District of Columbia. During that time period I traveled to the United States Tennis Association National event as well as the American Tennis Association National event. In 1997 I was a finalist in many local tournaments and statewide. I carried my championship spirit through 1998 quickly climbing the state of Maryland local ranking system. In 1999 my doubles partner and I finished in 2nd place at the ATA National event. Talking about excited!

Fueled by two decades on the court, I offer strategic tennis instruction honed from my collegiate playing days. My focus is on cultivating technique and fostering a deep love for the game. I am excited to share my expertise with aspiring players of all levels.

Coach Adriana is a PTR certified instructor with the ability to help players of varying skills improve their technique, footwork, strategy, and mental game. She has been coaching tennis to juniors and adults since 2002. She is also the head coach at First Serve Tennis Academy. She values every opportunity to be a mentor and role model working to promote a positive, safe, and player-centered learning environment. As a tennis coach, I’ve been teaching at Kim Grant Tennis Academy in Palo Alto, California and volunteered for a day at the John McEnroe Tennis Academy in New York. Coached at the Fairfax Racquet Club in Fairfax, Virginia & Tuckahoe Tennis Club in McLean, Virginia as an Assistant Head Tennis Coach. As a certified tennis coach, Adriana been teaching for the past 20 years helping juniors win Orange Ball tournaments and getting them accepted to play tennis on their high school varsity teams all over the entire DC metro area. Adriana is offering fun private, semi-private and group tennis lessons, hitting only sessions for all ages (kids, teens, adults, seniors) and for all skill levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced). So whether you need to work on some specifics like your forehand, backhand, volley, serve, service return, overhead, drop shot, approach shot, footwork, singles strategy or doubles strategy-I would be more than happy to help you out with your tennis game!

"Adriana eagerly took up a difficult task of teaching two 5-year olds the basics of tennis. She manages to keep them occupied and interested. We are yet to see the results as we started recently, but it is most important to me that the kids are motivated, disciplined in a good way and are learning basic skills. Adriana is flexible and pleasant to deal with.

For over 15 years, I've shared my tennis passion with students of all levels. My experience as a seasoned player allows me to provide effective strategies. I aim to create an enjoyable and skill-enhancing learning experience.

With 17 years dedicated to tennis instruction, I bring collegiate-level insight to every lesson. My passion is helping players of all abilities unlock their full potential on the court. I blend expert technique with fun, engaging drills to foster rapid improvement.