Learn Tennis with Eric
⭑5.0 (6)
😊99
💰$81 weekly lessons
Eric Martin Sr is a certified PTR instructor with an impressive background in tennis. Having played college division 1A and held the position of #1 player on his team, he is no stranger to high-level competition. With consistent top 10 rankings in South Carolina and reaching the highest level of play in USTA 5.0, Eric brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his coaching endeavors.
Background checked
Levels taught: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
😊99 Happy student score
🏅College Player
📝PTR Certified
🔥14 Lessons
⭐️Ranked consistently top 5 player in USTA age 25 and 30 division . Three sons received college division 1 tennis scholarships.
As a player, I'm rated:
🎾 4.0UTR
Reviews
Total reviews6
Average rating
5.0
Garrett S
Lessons taken: 1
Coach Martin started working with my son in the eighth grade. He outlined a training daily regimen of jumping rope, pushups and running. He utilized ball machines and hitting drills to improve my sons footwork and stroke production. My son was the 7th ranked player on the middle school team. After working with Coach Martin, he was the #5 player on the varsity team and my son received most improved player award. Coach Martin is a great coach who constantly motivates and encourages his students.
Travis D
Lessons taken: 1
I met Coach Martin six months ago when my friend informed me how he helped him improve his game. We met and reviewed my objectives and me hit drills. After 30 minutes, he was able to identify my weaknesses and tendencies. During the next 30 minutes, he adjusted my backhand preparation and I immediately was more consistent and accurate. We have continued to make small adjustments in my game and my rankings continue to improve.
Chirag W
Lessons taken: 1
Coach Martin has worked with my son's during group lessons in Fort Mill. My son has learning disabilities but loves tennis. Coach Eric is so patient with my son and teaches in a manner where my son understands and feels successful during the lessons. He is happy when he sees the Coach and lessons open with high fives. I'm very grateful to have such an experienced and kind instructor for my child.
Rishi P
Lessons taken: 1
I'm a senior player who has played 3.5 tennis. I met Coach Martin in a Queen City doubles match and I was impressed with his volley, serve and strategy skills. As the saying goes, if you can't beat em... Join em. I started taking lessons and immediately I could see improvements in my volleys, footwork and results. The coach is very knowledgeable and a please to work with.
Sarah S
Lessons taken: 1
I was having trouble with my serve. Started working with Coach Martin and he made corrections to my grip and toss which reduced my double faults. He is a great Coach with a lot of tennis experience. He gives clear and concise instructions and he makes lessons fun.
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:2 courts available
Town of Fort Mill Tennis Center
Fort Mill YMCA Tennis Courts, Tom Hall Street, Fort Mill, SC, USA
360.8 miles awayOutdoors
Leroy Springs Club
971 Tom Hall St, Form Mill, SC 29715
360.8 miles awayOutdoors
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Availability
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.sundays
12 PM - 8:30 PM
mondays
10 AM - 6 PM
tuesdays
10 AM - 8:30 PM
wednesdays
10 AM - 6 PM
thursdays
10 AM - 6 PM
fridays
10 AM - 8:30 PM
saturdays
10 AM - 5 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonEvaluate beginner students ability levels using ball catching and throwing skills. Introduce racket and review various grips. Have students dibble ball with racket. Demonstrate the ready position, while students duplicate. Start forehand stroke fundamentals. Drop feed balls to students and evaluate and correct stroke production.
Lesson 11+We continue to build upon the fundamentals from the previous class, incorporating the use of ball machines to help develop muscle memory in stroke production. Hitting drills with Instructor to introduce different spins, pace and stroke consistency. Development training plan for students based upon their tennis related goals.
Lesson 4-10We continue to build upon the fundamentals from the previous class, incorporating footwork drills, improved hand eye coordination and introduction of the serve.
Lesson 2-3Continue racket ball dibble exercise, start class in the ready position and continue forehand fundamentals and execution. Introduce backhand fundamentals from the ready position, evaluate and correct stroke production.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonFirst lesson with Advanced Player - discuss player's tennis goals and objectives. Feed balls to player to evaluate stroke production, movement and consistency.
Lesson 11+Same as above
Lesson 4-10Continue to develop both the physical and mental aspects of becoming a better player.
Lesson 2-3Based on evaluation and students goals and objectives. Review my observations with the students. With their buy-in, start working on their weaknesses and strengths.
Youth players
Working with kidsSee comments concerning lesson structure.
Working with teenagersSee comments concerning lesson structure.
What you need to bringStudents should bring tennis racket, wear proper tennis shoes, container of water and towel.
What I can bringBased on student level - Beginners - Tennis Tutor Twist ball machine Intermediate - Tennis Tutor ball machine. Advanced - Slinger ball machine
I can provide practice tennis rackets to students who need them.
Frequently asked questions
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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 Eric Martin Sr.⭑ 5.0 (6 reviews)