Learn Tennis with Philip
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💰$31 weekly lessons
I am Philip Kwaku Gbedife from Ghana and a dedicated tennis coach with over 25 years experience on the court, with a strong commitment to developing athletes at all skill levels. I hold a Master of Science in Sports Coaching Education from Ohio University and have extensive coaching experience across various settings. I previously served as a Senior Sports Coach at the University of Ghana, where I led the tennis team for both National and International Tournaments and organized comprehensive training programs. My coaching philosophy focuses on teamwork, sportsmanship and skill enhancement. I am enthusiastic about sharing my passion for tennis and helping athletes reach their full potential both on and off the court.
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Teaches: Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: West Sacramento, California
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Happy Student Score: 80
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Years Playing: 25 years
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Given: 6 lessons
Accomplishments
🎾0 UTR
➕College Coach
➕Won African Universities Tennis Championship (FASU)2023
Certifications & Badges
📝ITF Certified
Reviews
Total reviews5
Average rating
4.80
Vannessa Akuako
Level: Expert•Lessons taken: 100
Coach Philip, is such a great mentor. He has been coached for more than 5 years now. Through his coaching skills I was able to represent my country Ghana and my University in International tournaments winning both gold and silver medals. Currently I am in the USA and I’m doing great.
Anna OPOKU
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 8
Coach Philip is such a great coach, I was once a badminton player who wanted to try out tennis. He helped me to improve on my skills and now I’m happy to say that, I’m stuck with tennis
Danzel
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5
I enjoy the lesson and a professional training session
Daniel
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 3
Great level of tennis
Parent of an Athlete
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 15
As a parent of an athlete training under Coach Philip, I can’t express enough how positive our experience has been. Coach Philip possesses an exceptional ability to connect with each student by providing a supportive and encouraging environment. I tell to the fact that, his knowledge of tennis is impressive and effortlessly. My children at the end of their first week lessons with him saw a remarkable progress in their confidence and love for the game.
It is very unfortunate that he had to leave us to the States so early.
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:20 courts available
Sacramento City College West Sacramento Center
1115 W Capitol Ave, West Sacramento, CA 95691
2046.5 miles awayOutdoors
Davis Marya Welch Tennis Courts
345 Tennis Ct Ln, Davis, CA 95616, USA
2059 miles awayOutdoors
Mc Kinley Park
3248 Mc Kinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816
2043.3 miles awayOutdoors
Chestnut Park
Chestnut Lane, Davis, CA 95616
2057.8 miles awayOutdoors
Mckinley Tennis Courts
910 I Street
2045 miles awayOutdoors
West Manor Park
2910 Salem Avenue, Davis, CA, USA
2060.8 miles awayOutdoors
McKinley Park - Sacramento
3200 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA, USA
2043.3 miles awayOutdoors
Community Park
203 E 14th St
2058.6 miles awayOutdoors
Springside Athletic Club
215 Springside Dr, Akron, OH 44333
108.3 miles awayOutdoors
Fairlawn Swim & Tennis Club
2550 Ridgewood Rd, Akron, OH 44334
108.2 miles awayOutdoors
Croghan Park
Sand Run Pkwy & North Miller Road, 3487 Smith Rd
109.1 miles awayOutdoors
Bath Hill Park
766 Diandrea Dr, Akron, OH 44333
110.2 miles awayOutdoors
Croghan Parkl
99 N Miller Rd, Fairlawn, OH 44333, USA
109.1 miles awayOutdoors
Northwest Family Recreation
1730 Shatto Ave
109.5 miles awayOutdoors
Fairlawn Park
413 Trunko Rd, Fairlawn, OH 44333
108.2 miles awayOutdoors
Croghan Park
3487 S Smith Rd, Fairlawn, OH 44333
108.6 miles awayOutdoors
Shaw JCC
750 White Pond Dr
108 miles awayOutdoors
Fort Island / Griffiths Park
461 Trunko Rd
108.1 miles awayOutdoors
Reichmuth Park
6327 Gloria Dr, Sacramento, CA 95831
2047.5 miles awayOutdoors
Curtis Park
3563 W Curtis Dr, Sacramento, CA 95818
2044.9 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 lessonApproaching the first lesson with a beginner as a Tennis Coach
1. I will greet the player warmly and introduce myself and also create a comfortable environment to ease any form of nervousness
2. I will ask them about their previous experience if any and what they hope to achieve, afterwards I will discuss with them any specific areas of interest such as, stroke development or match play.
3. I will ensure they have the right equipment thus, racket and appropriate training gears, if needed, I will recommend a suitable gear.
4. I will explain to them the fundamental rules of tennis such as, scoring and court layout and also discuss basic terminologies such as, forehand and backhand serve.
5. I will lead them through a simple warm up to prevent injuries and prepare for practice and this includes, dynamic stretches and light footwork exercises.
6. I will teach them proper grip for forehand and backhand strokes and discus with them the ready pod and how to maintain balance on the court.
7. I will then start with basic drills such as, Toss and catch to develop their hand and eye coordination.
8. I will also incorporate games and challenges to keep the session lively and also use positive reinforcement to encourage their progress.
9. I will then discuss what to focus on in the next session based on their comfort level and interest and also encourage them to practice outside lessons to build their confidence.
10. Finally, I will recap on what was covered during the lesson and also ask for their feedback on how the lesson went.
Lesson 11+Expectations for their remaining lessons,
As my athletes progress through their tennis journey, they can anticipate a well structured and comprehensive approach to their skill development, physical conditioning, strategic play as well as their mental resilience. Each lessons will be built upon the previous lessons, by ensuring that the athletes continue to grow and polish their abilities on and off the court.
In the future lessons, I will place a significant focus on their stroke improvement. The athletes will work out to refine all the aspects of their games which includes, forehands, serves, backhands and volleys. I will place more emphasis on their consistency, accuracy and their ability to impart spin on a ball. As my athletes gain their confidence in the fundamentals, I will then introduce them to advanced techniques such as, drop shots, lobs and overheads. This progression will allow the players to develop a unique playing style that plays a leverage on their strengths and preferences.
In addition to this, I will engage the athletes into increased match play scenarios. I believe that these real game situations will stimulate tournament conditions by providing them with a valuable experience in a competitive environment. During these matches, I will analyze their performances by helping them to identify both their strengths and weaknesses for further improvements.
Furthermore, tactical training and physical conditioning will become a key focus area. The athletes will learn various match strategies which includes, effective shot selection and positioning on the court, understanding how to read an opponents game and adapt to strategies accordingly. I will incorporate drills that are designed to improve on speed, endurance and agility, all of which I believe as coach is essential for a successful tennis game. Athletes will also work on building their mental resilience and focus during their matches. I will then discuss with them on techniques for managing nerves and maintaining concentration while’s performing
under pressure.
Throughout the remaining lessons, I will shift their focus towards tournament readiness by preparing them for local tournaments and matches. The athletes can expect their future lessons to provide and approach to skill development and also a life long appreciation of tennis
Lesson 4-10Expectations for fourth lessons,
1. I will make a recap on key concepts from previous lessons and asses their progress as well as address any challenges they may be facing on the court.
2. I will then place focus on refining their strokes which includes, the topspin and slice for forehands and backhands, afterwards I will introduce them to more complex drills to enhance consistency and accuracy.
3. I will the practice with them on serving with an emphasis on placement and spin, by introducing the concept of serving strategies such as, when to serve wide verses down the middle.
4. I will also engage them in more realistic point play scenarios to practice serving and returning as well as encourage them to think strategically about shot selection.
5. I will also teach them the basics of volleying which includes, proper grip and positioning at the net. By practicing the volley drills they will be able to develop quick reflexes and control.
6. Finally, I will incorporate competitive games to keep their motivation high by using drills that stimulate match conditions to build confidence.
For the Tenth Lesson,
1. I will evaluate their overall progress in skills and areas for improvement and also discuss with them achievements and any concerns or goals they have moving forward.
2. I will then introduce them to advanced shot techniques such as, drop shots and approach shots by focusing on improving their shot variety and adaptation to different situations.
3. I will discuss with them advanced strategies such as, using angles and changing pace and also use simulation matches scenarios to practice tactical decision making.
4. I will also introduce them to the basics of doubles play which includes, positioning and communication by practicing doubles drills to develop teamwork and court coverage.
5. I will also discuss with them on the mental aspects of the game such as focus and resilience by, incorporating conditioning drills to enhance fitness specifically to tennis.
6. Finally I will hep the to set a long term goal for their tennis journey such as, entering local tournaments and also, discuss with them on practice routines and ways to continue improving outside of lessons.
By the end of the of the tenth lesson, players should be ready to tackle advanced techniques and concepts as well as , having a deeper understanding and appreciation for the game.
Lesson 2-3Expectations for second lesson:
1. I will do a brief recap of what was learned during our first lesson and also address any questions or difficulties that was raised.
2. I will then focus on refining their basic strokes thus, the forehand and backhand and also introduce more structured drills to build consistency and control.
3. I will also emphasize on the importance of footwork and positioning by incorporating footwork drills to enhance agility and balance.
4. I will then introduce the fundamentals of serving including grip and stance by practicing simple toss and serve drills.
5. I will then begin to incorporate rallying practice to simulate game situations by using targets to improve accuracy and shot placement.
6. I will include games and challenges to keep their motivation high and encourage friendly competition to build confidence and momentum.
For the third Lesson,
1. I will further refine their strokes and introduce variations such as topsin and focus on their consistency and shot selection during the rallies.
2. I will then build on the basics of serving, introducing different types of serves such as the flat and spin then afterwards, I will provide feedback on their serve and make suggestions for improvements.
3. I will also discuss with them the basic rules of scoring and match play as well as set up basic point play scenarios to practice serving and returning.
4. I will began discussing simple strategies for positioning and shot selection during points and encourage them on thinking about the court positioning and opponent movement.
5. I will also incorporate more dynamic drills to improve their fitness and endurance. This will include drills that combine the skills learned, example will be serving followed by a rally.
6. Finally, I will then help them to set short term goals for upcoming lessons and encourage them to reflect on their progress and areas for improvement.
What you need to bringRacket
What I can bringRacket
Feeding balls
Cones
Footwork ladder
Feeding basket
First Aid kit
Frequently asked questions
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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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