27 Tennis coaches & instructors for lessons in Fairfax, VA

ITF player and former D2 student-athlete with extensive coaching experience. Leveraging 14 years of tennis expertise to help players excel on the court and reach their highest potential.

Hi, my name is Henry, and I am a 21-year-old college student! I have 8 years of competitive tennis experience, with my peak ranking being in the top 100 in Maryland. I played in national tournaments for 5 years and have 4 years of sports coaching experience. I love working with all age groups and am passionate about helping others improve their skills and enjoy the game.

"Henry's lesson was quite helpful, especially since we focused on one specific point each time and I saw real progress through consistent practice. Though I’m still working on some aspects, the structured approach made a notable difference. Still, I’m looking forward to seeing how much I can improve with continued effort, and I'd say it’s worth giving him a try if you want a steady, no-pressure style.

With 40 years of playing experience and 6 years coaching, I bring a wealth of expertise to the court. As a USPTA Certified Professional Instructor, I've guided students to success in USTA Juniors tournaments and school tennis clubs, achieving team finalist and semi-finalist titles in prestigious tournaments. Whether you're honing your forehand, perfecting your serve, or strategizing for singles or doubles, my personalized and fun private or semi-private lessons will elevate your game. With a keen eye for detail and a knack for clear communication, I'll help you master fundamentals and specialized drills to reach your next skill level. Let's serve, volley, and ace your tennis journey together!

"We worked on my forehand, and he gave me alot of good pointers and im already hitting better!

PTR Certified Professional. In his junior age, competed in 12u,14u &16u where he was ranked in top 20 juniors in national list. He graduated with a degree in sports and physical education in 2014. Since 2018 been proudly representing the USTA in Fairfax schools with a leading Net generation program. Was working as tennis pro with Blue Chip Academy and Timuquana country club in Florida. Since 2021 is a self-employed coach that provides private and group classes for beginner to to high performance tennis players, coordinating junior and adult programs, leading Club social events. His love for racket sports was enriched with a PPR certificate, he is also skillful in racket stringing. Felt a deep desire to share his experience, enthusiasm, and knowledge in helping junior and adult tennis players take their game to the next level. Although his competitive days are mostly behind him Stefan still plays at a 5.0 level.

"As a former tennis player, the experience with Stefan was unmatched. I appreciate his concise instruction with my 5 year old and wish my knee would still allow me to play.

As a former college tennis player with 19 years of playing experience, and 6 years of coaching experience. I'm passionate about fostering a love for the game in every student. I bring a technical understanding of tennis paired with engaging and encouraging teaching methods to every lesson. My goal is to help you reach your full potential on the court while having fun and building lasting confidence.

"Carolina is professional and clearly well qualified. I really appreciated how smoothly the lesson went.

Nick will be the new Head Pro at Oakton Swim and Racquet Club and is a USPTA Elite Professional and PTR Level 2 Professional with nearly 20 years teaching experience as a head tennis professional, director of tennis, and varsity tennis coach. Currently, he is Flint Hill’s Assistant Varsity Coach for both boys and girls. He serves on several organizational committees for the USPTA including as the State President of Ohio and the Midwest ELEVATE committee. Nick has received several awards including Lessons.com Top 10 instructor 2020 (Northern Virginia), PTR’s Member of the Year (2013), and was named the Washington Post’s High School Coach of the Year in 2010. He specializes with developing junior tennis players using a progression based format. He believes in developing relationships first. By building positive, trusting relationships, he believes that anyone can learn the game of tennis.

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

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.

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.

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.