Tennis with Coach Billy Downs
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⭑5.0 (7)
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💰$94 weekly lessons
Having spent five decades on the court, I bring a lifetime of tennis experience to each lesson. As a former Division 1 athlete, my coaching combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of the game's strategic nuances. Let's work together to elevate your game and unlock your full potential while having fun!!! See you on the courts.
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Louisville, Colorado
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Happy Student Score: 93
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Years Playing: Not specified
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Given: 12 lessons
Accomplishments
🎾4.5 NTRP
🎾 UTR
🏅D1 Athlete
➕Former College Coach and Current High School Coach
Certifications & Badges
📝USPTA Certified
Reviews
Total reviews7
Average rating
5.0
Amanda K
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 40
Billy is a terrific coach for both teens and adults. He has been instrumental in helping my team mate and I improve our skills and better our game strategy. He also does great with my teen daughter who has some coordination issues. He is patient and supportive and has helped her gain confidence and skills. I highly recommend.
Alisa M
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 40
Billy has been the most instrumental tennis teacher I’ve ever had. He really has such a wealth of knowledge about the game, strategy, form etc and I moved from a 3.0 to a 3.5 in large part because of him I’m certain. I highly recommend him to anyone!
Sarah D
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 30
I've played a bunch of drills with Billy. He's encouraging, makes it fun, and explains things well. He has helped me up my game, and I really appreciate his passion for tennis and coaching.
Allegra
Level: Expert•Lessons taken: 25
Coach Billy is an incredible teacher, making tennis fun, dynamic and interactive across a variety of formats, ranging from private lessons, to small groups to larger drop-in classes. My kids and I all take lessons/classes with him and in my experience, he has a unique blend of working on strategic, physical and mental aspects of the game, which are all invaluable to improving.
During the course of a lesson, he will keep things moving very quickly, spending just enough time on a drill, before moving on to a new one. In a 1 hour class, we will typically do 4-5 drills, targeting different, frequently arising match scenarios or working on a specific set of skills. Throughout the lessons, Billy will point out when certain shot choices or the execution weren’t ideal and why, while also highlighting well played points.
I learn something new every time I play with Billy and can’t recommend him highly enough for both adults and kids. My daughter’s game has completely transformed since starting with Billy about a year ago. He has a way of helping everyone push themselves to reaching new heights and being their best tennis player, while keeping it fun along the way.
Thank you Billy!
Liz D
Level: Expert•Lessons taken: 25
I’ve been taking private lessons and going to team drills with Coach Billy for a little over a year, and in that time he’s helped me improve both my technical and strategic skills very much. I even got bumped up a level from 3.0 to 3.5 to 4.0. His team drills are fast-paced and fun, he teaches with a positive attitude and encouragement, and he very obviously loves the sport. He also coached my nephew into the high school State Championships in just 2 seasons, and actively facilitates connection and growth within the local tennis community and as the coach at Monarch HS. I highly recommend him!
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:7 courts available
Centennial Park
Regal St, Louisville, CO 80027
1169 miles awayOutdoors
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Martin ParkEastman Ave, Boulder, CO 80305
1174.9 miles awayOutdoorsMay be unreliable
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Monarch High School329 Campus Dr, Louisville, CO 80027
1169.4 miles awayOutdoorsMay be unreliable
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Centaurus High School10300 E South Boulder Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
1167.5 miles awayOutdoorsMay be unreliable
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Louisville Recreation & Senior Center900 Via Appia Way, Louisville, CO 80027
1170 miles awayOutdoorsMay be unreliable
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Eldorado K-8 School3351 S Indiana St, Superior, CO 80027
1170.7 miles awayOutdoorsMay be unreliable
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Arapahoe Ridge ParkArapahoe Ridge Park
1173.7 miles awayOutdoorsMay be unreliable
Availability
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.sundays
8 AM - 8 PM
mondays
8 AM - 8 PM
tuesdays
8 AM - 8 PM
wednesdays
8 AM - 8 PM
thursdays
8 AM - 8 PM
fridays
8 AM - 8 PM
saturdays
8 AM - 8 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonWe will get to know where you are as a player and your goals. First we'll learn the basics of tennis, including understanding the rules, scoring, and essential equipment.
We'll also cover fundamental skills such as grip, stance, and basic strokes to get you started with confidence.
Lesson 11+We will now implement what we learned and starting playing points and create situational scenarios to practice.
Lesson 4-10Based on your goals and tennis projections… we design a learning plan that will be fun and exciting, while learning new skills.
Lesson 2-3Next we'll build on your initial skills by refining your forehand and backhand strokes, and practicing consistent serves. We'll also introduce you to footwork and basic court positioning to enhance your learning experience.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonWe'll assess your current skill level, then revisit and perfect your foundational skills as needed. We will ensure your strokes, serves, and footwork are precise and consistent.
We'll conduct a thorough
assessment of your current play to tailor the lessons to your specific needs.
Lesson 11+We will stop situational drills to simulate live match play. Now that we are mastering our shots… we will discuss shot selections, percentages, angles, etc.
Lesson 4-10We will work on advanced shots. To include kick serves, serve volley, … just to mage a couple.
Lesson 2-3We will customize lesson plan to based evaluation and goals. To strength your current skills and enhance your weaknesses.
Youth players
Working with kidsWhen working with kids we adjust our approach to emphasis fun and challenge games…while ensuring proper technique, agility and balance on the court.
Working with teenagersWriting with group…we need to keep them engaged and challenged. While still focusing on technique and achievable and rewarding goals. Plus, add the competitive aspects of the game live point drills and game/match play.
What you need to bringWater and racquet.
What I can bringWe have loaner racquets available and used racquets for purchase.
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
We totally understand that life can be unpredictable and plans might change. That's
why we've got your back with our flexible cancellation policy, designed to give you
peace of mind when booking private sports lessons with our awesome local instructors!
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!
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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