Tennis with Coach Parker Sprague
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💰$50 weekly lessons
Fueled by a lifelong passion, I bring 16 years of experience to the court, nurturing players of all levels. As a current Collegiate Player on a Top Ranked National Division 3 Team, I offer a blend of strategic insight and personalized coaching. Some academies I have trained at include: • Rick Macci Tennis Academy, Boca Raton Florida ( Williams Sisters Trained here) • Smith Stearns Tennis Academy, Hilton Head Island ( Top U.S academy) • Elite Academy, Kansas City ( Jack Sock Trained here) • Saddlebrook Academy/Resort, Florida
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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Happy Student Score: 100
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Years Playing: 16 years
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Given: 10 lessons
Accomplishments
🏅College Player
➕NCCA Team Championships Qualifier 2023-2025
Reviews
Total reviews5
Average rating
5.0
Owen
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 4
I can’t thank Coach Parker enough for his amazing guidance. The drills were challenging yet fun, and I loved how he always found ways to make learning engaging. I gained not only skills but also confidence on the court. I’ve seen a huge improvement in my match play!
Michelle
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 3
Parker has completely transformed my game! His attention to detail and personalized coaching style helped me improve my technique significantly. I went from struggling with my serves to consistently making them in! The supportive atmosphere made every lesson enjoyable. Highly recommend!
Josh
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 3
Coach Parker is simply the best! He has a knack for breaking down complex techniques into easy-to-understand steps. Each session was tailored to my skill level, and I always left feeling motivated. I’m now playing at a level I never thought possible!
Linda
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 3
Training with Parker has been a game-changer for me. His positive energy and passion for the sport are contagious! He pushed me to work harder while making sure I enjoyed the process. I love how my footwork and overall strategy have improved!
Marcy
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 2
Every lesson was a fantastic experience. Their expertise in tennis combined with their personable approach made learning so much fun. I appreciate how they focus on both the mental and physical aspects of the game. I’m excited to keep improving!
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:9 courts available
John F Kennedy High School
4545 Wenig Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
474.1 miles awayOutdoors
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Franklin Middle School300 20th St NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
471.7 miles awayOutdoorsMay be unreliable
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Noelridge Park1248 42nd St NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
472.8 miles awayOutdoorsMay be unreliable
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Kennedy High School Baseball Field2627 42nd St NE
474.1 miles awayOutdoorsMay be unreliable
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Collins Aerospace Recreation Center400 Collins Rd NE
472.5 miles awayOutdoorsMay be unreliable
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Guthridge Park704 Emmons St, Hiawatha, IA 52233
474.2 miles awayOutdoorsMay be unreliable
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Ellis Park2550 Ellis Blvd NW
474 miles awayOutdoorsMay be unreliable
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Duck pond pavilion2000 Ellis Park Rd NW
474.1 miles awayOutdoorsMay be unreliable
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Noelridge PlaygroundTrail
472.8 miles awayOutdoorsMay be unreliable
Availability
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.sundays
8 AM - 8 PM
mondays
6 AM - 8 PM
tuesdays
6 AM - 10 PM
wednesdays
6 AM - 8 PM
thursdays
8 AM - 10 PM
fridays
6 AM - 7:30 AM8 AM - 8 PM
saturdays
8 AM - 8 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lesson•First we will go over the basics of tennis. Scoring and how to play officially , the name of all the different types of shots, and start with hitting short court shots to get you used to the timing of hitting .
Lesson 11+• Same goes for the eleventh + lessons , the lesson will be carefully chosen and taught through what is necessary to work on at that moment.
Lesson 4-10• For the fourth lesson, a big piece of tennis is the footwork and the way you approach the tennis ball, I would focus the lesson on the correct footwork when approaching an open or closed stance position. As well as the positions like closed, and open stance when it comes to your forehand and backhand .
•The fifth lesson would be over volleys. In short, how to volley, technique, footwork, anticipation methods, and other little exercises to help.
• The sixth lesson would be over the overhead , which will help with your serve lesson in the future. The whole lesson will not just be overheads, we will incorporate volleys, overheads, and ground strokes.
• The seventh lesson would be over the serve. One of the hardest shots to learn in tennis. We will go over the technique, do a couple exercises to get your body, mind and muscles used to the correct technique.
• The eighth lesson would be the serve along with the emphasis of having a good toss. Once that is nailed down, we will then go through a simulation of an actual point , where you serve and play out the points.
• The Ninth & Tenth Lesson will be carefully constructed when the player gets closer to that particular lesson.
Lesson 2-3• The second and third lessons is where we start diving into specifics. For example, a full forehand lesson . But not just you hitting forehands, I will be diving deep into the technique and give you critics as you hit . Slowly you will adapt more and get used to the correct technique and how it will feel if you hit the ball in the right technique.
• The third lesson could be a backhand lesson, with the same approach as the forehand one .
What you need to bringA Racket, Positive Attitude, and willingness to learn! Strive to be a “Sponge” and take in as much information and knowledge as possible.
What I can bringI will have Tennis Balls, Racket for myself, and a couple backup rackets if needed.
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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!
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