Tennis 🎾 lessons with
Coach Emmy Mugisha
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Tennis 🎾 lessons with
Coach Emmy Mugisha
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93
Happy Student ScoreGreat
Emmy is reliable and responsive. Students are happy and often return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
4.7
6 ratings6 reviews
93
Happy Student ScoreGreat
Emmy is reliable and responsive. Students are happy and often return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
4.7
6 ratings6 reviews
About your tennis coach
Tennis coach with a strong playing background and a passion for helping others improve. I work with both kids and adults, focusing on technique, consistency, and confidence on the court. I’m easy to work with, positive, and bring good energy to every session. I like to keep lessons simple, fun, and effective while pushing players to get better each time.
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: San Clemente, California
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Years Playing: 3 years
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Given: 24 lessons
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Accomplishments
🎾12.26 UTR
🏅Pro Athlete
➕ Certified by ITF, USTA, and RSPA tennis
Specializations
🎯Return of Serve
🎯Footwork & Movement
🎯Backhand
🎯Volley
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonI focus on getting the player comfortable and building confidence. We go over basic grips, simple swings, and rallying from a short distance. I keep it fun and easy so they can enjoy the game right away.
Lesson 2-3i start improving technique on forehand and backhand, while working on consistency. I introduce movement and basic footwork, and we begin rallying from the baseline.
Lesson 4-10i build stronger strokes and add serves, returns, and basic point play. I focus on consistency, control, and simple strategy while helping the player move better on court.
Lesson 11+i continue improving technique and focus more on match play, strategy, and confidence. Sessions are more game-based, helping the player feel comfortable playing real matches.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonGoal: build comfort + evaluate ability
* Quick introduction and athletic movement check (coordination, balance, reaction)
* Grip instruction (continental + basic forehand grip if needed)
* Basic rally intro (mini-tennis from service box)
* Teach: ready position, split step, basic forehand
* Light focus on contact point and control over power
* End with simple rally challenge (5–10 ball rally goal)
Outcome: Player is comfortable hitting and understands basic structure of tennis.
Lesson 2-3Goal: develop consistency and basic stroke structure
* Forehand repetition + rally consistency
* Introduction of backhand (2-hand preferred for beginners)
* Basic footwork patterns (side steps, recovery steps)
* Serve introduction (toss + contact point)
* Controlled rallies cross-court
* Basic scoring explanation
Outcome: Player can rally slowly with control and understands basic strokes.
Lesson 4-10Goal: build real playing ability and point structure
* Forehand + backhand consistency under movement
* Serve development (first serve + simple second serve)
* Introduction to volleys and net play
* Direction control (cross court vs down the line)
* Footwork under pressure (live ball drills)
* Basic match play introduction (short sets)
* Tactical awareness (keeping ball in play, high percentage shots)
Outcome: Player can play structured points and beginner-level matches.
Lesson 11+Goal: transition to match-ready and competitive tennis
* Advanced rally patterns (2–3 shot combinations)
* Serve + first shot strategy (serve + forehand setup)
* Defensive vs offensive transitions
* Match strategy (patterns, opponent targeting, shot selection)
* Pressure drills (tie-breaks, big points)
* Physical conditioning for tennis movement
* Mental toughness training (focus, reset routines)
Outcome: Player becomes match-ready with tactical awareness and competitive consistency.
Youth players
Working with kidsHow I adapt my lessons for children
* I keep lessons fun, simple, and high-energy to maintain focus and enjoyment
* I use short explanations and lots of demonstrations instead of long talking
* I focus on basic coordination, balance, and motor skills before technical detail
* I use games and challenges (targets, cones, mini-tennis, point-based drills)
* I prioritize positive reinforcement to build confidence early
* Equipment and court space are adjusted (lower bounce balls, shorter court when needed)
* I introduce fundamentals gradually: grip, rallying, and basic movement
Goal: Build love for tennis, confidence, and basic coordination.
Working with teenagersHow I adapt my lessons for teenagers
* I increase technical detail and explain the “why” behind each drill
* I introduce more structured training (rallies, patterns, and match situations)
* I focus on developing consistency, power, and tactical decision-making
* I add competitive drills and pressure-based scenarios (tie-breaks, point play)
* I encourage self-correction and awareness of strengths/weaknesses
* Fitness, footwork, and endurance become a bigger part of training
* I prepare players for tournaments and competitive match play
Goal: Develop disciplined, match-ready players with strong tactical understanding.
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What I can bringracquets and balls
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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.
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!