Learn Tennis with Allen
⭑5.0 (17)
😊90
💰$56 weekly lessons
With 25 years of teaching experience across tennis hotspots in the RDU area as well as Southern California and Miami, I bring a wealth of expertise to the court as a USPTA Certified Professional instructor. My teaching philosophy is inclusive, catering to all ages, levels, and playing styles - from beginners and intermediates to advanced and high-performance players, I offer comprehensive instruction to rapidly improve your game. I take pride in my reputation, with a teaching schedule often filled through word-of-mouth referrals. Safety is paramount, and I adhere to strict health guidelines during lessons. Certified by the USTA as a 10 & Under instructor, I'm committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow in the sport. How fast do you want to get good?(r)
Levels taught: Beginners, Intermediates
Teaches: Adults, Seniors
😊90 Happy student score
✏️Provides lesson summaries
🏅College Athlete
📝USPTA Certified
🎓24 years coaching
🔥23 Lessons
⭐️Raleigh Tennis Association
PRO SPOTLIGHT:
TennisSuccess’ head teaching pro, Allen Miller, has played with tennis legends such as Stan Smith and Roy Emerson. Between 1978-1991, Allen witnessed some incredible tennis at the U.S, Open, including Jimmy Conners’ rise to the semi-finals in 1991. While at the Delray Beach Open, he met John McEnroe and many other tennis greats of their time, as well a current pros Milos Raonic, John Isner, Jack Sock, Bernard Tomic, John Millman, etc.
Allen’s impressive career spans more than 50 years. He played #2 singles at Cal State Long Beach. Since 1970, Allen is ranked as NTRP 5.0, and his teaching credentials are just as impressive. He has been a teaching pro for the past 22 years. A USPTA Certified Professional, Allen has taught in both southern California and south Florida. Currently, he offers private, semi- private, group lessons and clinics, group lessons and clinics for 10U, teens and adults of all levels.
Thank you, Allen, for all that you do for tennis and giving others the gift of the game!
As a player, I'm rated:
🎾 4.5NTRP
Reviews
Total reviews17
Average rating
5.0
M. Le, New York, N.Y
Lessons taken: 1
I take lessons from Allen and I can tell you this: he has the focus, knowledge and skills to motivate you to the next level. Don't just take lessons from someone that teaches at the local club and doesn't have long experience. Allen has played Division 1A and knows how the game as changed over the past 25 years. Trust me, you will be very happy you chose him for your tennis instruction and/or training. He will probably get booked up if you don't act soon and get yourself into his schedule."
Neil W., Raleigh, N.C.
Lessons taken: 1
"Allen is an absolute pleasure to work with. After only a few sessions, I was already able to see a dramatic improvement in my strokes. He is able to identify what you're doing wrong, and give tips on how to fix it. He's a positive person, and gives great feedback in an encouraging way. Also, he's not cheap with her time, and takes the extra time to talk you through things and continue to work on specific problem areas at the end of the lesson. Very highly recommended!"
Jack K., Coral Gables, FL.
Lessons taken: 1
"Allen is a genius! His patient approach helped me to change to a forehand grip after playing for 50 years with a continental grip. I'm 65 years old (with 2 knee replacements) and don't handle changes easily. Coach suggested we change my grip to semi-western in order to improve my forehand. It was frustrating at first, but I've already gotten rid of my arm band for my tennis elbow and I'm having more fun than ever playing tennis. Thank you so much!"
Marthan R., Remi S., Satish R., Cary, N.C.
Lessons taken: 1
"We're so lucky to have found Coach Allen! Our five kids have a weekly clinic with him. They love him and can't wait to start their lessons. He provides one-on-one time with each student while the others are practicing drills. He controls the lessons with patience, firmness and good humor and the kids happily follow his instructions. He's a former Middle/High school teacher and knows how to handle groups to keep them engaged."
Oscar G., Wake Forest, N.C.
Lessons taken: 1
"Coach Allen is a great coach!" I've been taking lessons from him for the past year, starting as a beginner. I now compete in 3.5 USTA leagues and am looking forward to moving up to 4.0 in the near future. I think the reason that I've learned the game so fast is that he always seems to find the area to work on that will improve my game the most."
Locations
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Availability
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.mondays
9 AM - 7 PM
tuesdays
9 AM - 2 PM
wednesdays
9 AM - 7 PM
thursdays
9 AM - 7 PM
fridays
9 AM - 7 PM
saturdays
11 AM - 3 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonAfter laying out the ground rules such as safety and encouraging them to ask questions, I look at their coordination - both physical and hand-eye - balance and mobility.
For the next 30 minutes I begin to teach them the forehand by first demonstrating it several times so they can see what it looks like. I then move to the process of teaching them the correct body mechanics, swing path and contact point.
We end the lesson by teaching them how to toss, in order to prepare them for learning to serve, emphasizing the need to practice enough so they can begin to gain control over the toss.
We end with going over the key takeaways from the lesson and showing them how to practice.
Lesson 11+We'll begin to play points, going over what they did well and what they needed to correct, in terms of shot selection and execution. As we continue to refine our techniques and tactics, we'll begin to move from a baseline style of play to moving forward to the midcourt and forecourt to enable them to finish points more quickly. This involves implementing new kinds of tactics such as heading approach shots and coming into the net, establishing a volley position and finishing the point. Later lessons become less involved in technique and more involved in problem-solving, creating and executing winning patterns of play and the important mental aspects of the game to make them into a complete player.
Lesson 4-10Subsequent lessons involve continuing the process of teaching strokes (backhand, serve return, volley and overhead, with a particular emphasis on serving. At the same time, I will teach them how to develop a strategy and the tactics, shot selection and court positioning required to execute the strategy. This involves helping them to develop their "Tennis IQ" and creating patterns of shots they can use to implement their tactics.
Lesson 2-3We continue working on their forehand technique, emphasizing important aspects of the stroke, such as relaxation, watching the ball, swinging with full extension by rotating their body rather than just with their arm. I then move on drop-hits and then short feeding.
I'll also check in on their toss and if acceptable, I'll begin to teach them how to coordinate tossing the ball and hitting it.
Youth players
Working with kidsI am certified by the USTA in teaching 10 and under students. The whole key to teaching kids is to make it fun. We play games and at the same time, work on physical skills such as hand-eye, coordination, balance and mobility, as well as using them to teach basic strokes.
Working with teenagersOnce again, the key with teenagers is to keep them engaged and having fun by using games to teach strokes and making learning their tennis drills competitive.
What you need to bringGood tennis shoes, your racquet, some water and an eagerness to learn!
What I can bringI provide tennis balls and racquet loaners for juniors and adults. I also offer grip overwraps.
Frequently asked questions
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If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
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Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
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Tennis with Allen Miller⭑ 5.0 (17 reviews)