31 Tennis coaches for lessons in Derwood, MD

My playing style is unorthodox, but it works. I prioritize strength training, speed training, and explosiveness in order to be able to optimize my playing style on the court. Over the past ten years, my tennis journey has been a testament to perseverance and dedication. Starting in high school, I climbed from bottom of JV to become Varsity Captain, mastering both singles and doubles play. This passion eventually led me to Club Tennis at Penn State University, and pursue my passion of playing / teaching tennis.

"Instructor is clear and effective

"My passion for tennis extends beyond the court, fueled by the joy of guiding individuals to unlock their potential. With 18 years of experience, including competing at an experienced level, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a personalized approach to each session."

Helping athletes improve and achieve their goals is my driving force as a coach. I've had the pleasure of coaching tennis to students of all ages and abilities, fostering their love for the game and helping them reach their full potential. My background as an associate professor and high school teacher has equipped me with exceptional teaching and communication skills, allowing me to build positive relationships with my students. Known for my creative and fun coaching style, I prioritize establishing correct form and technique as the foundation for success. Whether I'm coaching specific skills, game strategy, or mindfulness, I always explain the reasoning behind my suggestions and how they can enhance performance. I'm dedicated to providing a supportive and engaging learning environment where students can thrive and develop a lifelong passion for tennis.

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.

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.

Hi Everyone, My name is Zach and I’m with Tennis DNA. I’m 25 years old from the Northern Virginia Area. Driven by a lifelong love of tennis, I bring three years of experience to the court, eager to share my passion and knowledge with aspiring players of all levels. My journey as an experienced player has instilled in me a deep understanding of the game's intricacies, which I am excited to use to help you elevate your game. Let's work together to unlock your full potential on the court, building skills and fostering a love for this incredible sport.

I am a Division I tennis athlete with over 15 years of playing experience and a Top 800 ITF ranking. I have competed at a high level in both national and international environments, developing strong technical skills, discipline, and a deep understanding of the game. My background includes intensive training, high-level match play, and working with experienced coaches, allowing me to bring structure, motivation, and competitive insight into every session.

"Very high-level class. The intensity was great, and the tactical drills helped me understand point construction better