Tennis 🎾 lessons with
Coach Doug Zade
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Tennis 🎾 lessons with
Coach Doug Zade
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SuperCoach
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Doug is a SuperCoach ranked in the top 3% coaches based on reliability, responsiveness and student feedback, often exceeding expectations.
Coach Rating
5.0
4 ratings2 reviews
SuperCoach
🏆
Doug is a SuperCoach ranked in the top 3% coaches based on reliability, responsiveness and student feedback, often exceeding expectations.
Coach Rating
5.0
4 ratings2 reviews
About your tennis coach
4-year varsity student-athlete (12-0) at Michigan State University in Doubles. Let's elevate your game together!
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Hazel Park, Michigan
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Years Playing: 23 years
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Given: 24 lessons
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Near Ferndale, Michigan
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Accomplishments
🎾10.5 UTR
➕Travels to you
🏅D1 Athlete
Specializations
🎯Footwork & Movement
🎯Serve
🎯Doubles Play
🎯Forehand, Backhand, Serve, Volleys, Footwork
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonIn your first lesson, we’ll focus on the fundamentals of tennis including grips, footwork, forehand, backhand, and serving basics. I create a positive learning environment that helps players build confidence, improve quickly, and enjoy the game from the very first session!
Lesson 2-3In the second and third lesson, we’ll build on the fundamentals learned in the first session. Players can expect to improve consistency on their forehand and backhand, develop better movement and court positioning, and begin rallying with greater confidence. We’ll also continue working on serve fundamentals and introduce basic shot placement to help players start controlling the ball rather than simply getting it over the net.
Lesson 4-10Players continue building consistency, improving serves and returns, learning volleys and net play, developing court movement, and understanding match strategy. By lesson ten, students are confidently rallying, serving, playing points, and applying fundamental tactics in real match situations while continuing to refine their technique and overall court awareness.
Lesson 11+Instruction becomes personalized to each player’s goals, focusing on advanced stroke development, spin, shot selection, strategy, match play, movement, and mental skills. Players continue building confidence and consistency while learning how to compete and perform more effectively in real match situations.
Ultimately putting everything together that we have learned so far while having fun doing it!
Youth players
Working with kidsI believe kids learn best when they’re having fun. My lessons are energetic, encouraging, and built around games and creative drills that keep young players excited to be on the court. While they’re enjoying themselves, they’re also developing the fundamentals of proper technique, movement, coordination, and sportsmanship. Every child learns differently, so I tailor each lesson to their age, personality, and skill level, helping them build confidence while creating a lifelong love for tennis.
Working with teenagersTeenagers thrive when they’re challenged and understand the purpose behind what they’re learning. My lessons combine technical development with strategy, footwork, match play, and mental toughness to help players continue improving. Whether their goal is making a school team, competing in tournaments, or simply becoming a more confident player, I adapt each lesson to fit their goals while creating a positive, motivating environment that pushes them to reach their potential.
What you need to bringThemselves and a positive attitude!
What I can bringAn extra racket, a hopper of brand new tennis balls, agility ladder, cones and Bluetooth speaker.
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, as long as your lesson isn't in the next 24 hours. 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, as long as your lesson isn't in the next 24 hours. 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!