Tennis with Coach Blake Mcguirt
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💰$63 weekly lessons
Unlock your tennis potential! I'm a former college player with more than 10 years of experience coaching players of all ages and skill levels. I'm passionate about sharing my love for the game and helping you achieve your goals on the court.
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Columbia, South Carolina
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Happy Student Score: 80
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Years Playing: Not specified
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Given: 4 lessons
Accomplishments
🎾5.0 NTRP
➕D1 Athlete
➕Played college tennis, high school state championship
Certifications & Badges
📝USTA Certified
Reviews
Total reviews3
Average rating
5.0
Heather
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 30
Always let’s me work on what I want to work on. Not only does he help me understand what I’m doing it but he also helps me understand why I’m doing something.
Sophia
Level: Expert•Lessons taken: 20
Knows exactly what I need to work on to play tournament tennis. Lessons can be difficult and tiring but they are always fun because all the drills have a point that I notice in my matches.
Kristin
Level: Expert•Lessons taken: 5
I have taken a few lessons with Blake now, and when I play my matches I can remember the things he tells me because he makes them very easy to understand. Not only am I able to use what he says in lessons but also in my matches.
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:9 courts available
North Springs Park
Clemson Rd, Columbia, SC 29229
419.5 miles awayOutdoors
University of South Carolina - Wheat St
1556 Wheat St, Columbia, SC 29205
426.7 miles awayOutdoors
Wildewood County Club
90 Mallet Hill Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
421.8 miles awayOutdoors
Spring Valley High School
120 Sparkleberry Ln, Columbia, SC 29223
420.9 miles awayOutdoors
Windsor Pool
9875 Windsor Lake Blvd, Dentsville, SC 29223
421.5 miles awayOutdoors
Park on Beckman Rd
Beckman Dr, Columbia, SC 29203
421.2 miles awayOutdoors
Polo Road Park
730 Polo Rd
422.4 miles awayOutdoors
South East Park
951 Hazelwood Road, Columbia, SC 29209
430.1 miles awayOutdoors
Ridge View High School
4801 Hard Scrabble Rd, Columbia, SC 29229
417 miles awayOutdoors
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 lessonLots of technical instruction the first day. They will get to hit a lot of balls while I get an understanding of what natural abilities each player has, and then building their technique from the ground up.
Lesson 11+Custom lesson plans for the needs of each player and what they need to work on to get to the next level. Usually entails strategy, moving to the net, and making sure the serve is consistent and getting points started.
Lesson 4-10We will begin to start playing some live ball and point scenarios. Start adding some strategy and placement ideas to get players ready to start playing league matches
Lesson 2-3Building on the basics we started on in the first lesson. Will hit a lot more balls as we try to get a good muscle memory established on the ground strokes and volleys.
Youth players
Working with kidsEvery kid wants something different. Some want to get better and become tournament players, others just want to have fun. Getting to know each kid and what they want from tennis is crucial to making sure they enjoy taking lessons and playing the game.
Working with teenagersTeenagers that take lessons more often than not either play tournaments or for their respective high school teams. It is important that when working with teenagers you also know what they want, but also making things more about match preparation and point play, with less focus on technique.
What you need to bringWater and rackets
What I can bringBalls, training aids
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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