Richard Hudlin Playground & Tennis CourtsTennis Venue in St. Louis, MO

I am always encouraging and dedicated to helping my students be their best. I celebrate their progress and thoughtfully address areas of challenge, striving to make each lesson both educational and enjoyable. As a USTA and WTT Adult League national champion with 20 years of coaching experience, I have coached many USTA adult players. I am PTR Certified and primarily focus on beginners and intermediates. My patient and tolerant approach ensures a low-stress, supportive learning environment.

"Oh, hey, so far, my first tennis lesson with Jerry was quite helpful. The focus on the basics felt pretty solid, and I appreciated the no-pressure vibe during the lesson. Honestly, the lesson highlighted the importance of good foundations, which I think will help me overall. I’m optimistic about how it’s going. I think trying out more lessons could really cement those fundamentals. If you’re after someone who keeps it practical and approachable, Jerry definitely is worth a shot.

Fueling a passion for tennis for over 14 years, I've honed my expertise from the ground up, playing as a D1 athlete. My coaching style blends strategic fundamentals with a fun, engaging approach to elevate your game. PSA: If planning to practice at Dwight Davis, the court reservation fee is $10, which can be paid online in advance on their website.

"The lesson with Aryn was quite helpful, especially in refining my serve, which felt more reliable after we practiced some targeted drills, though I still need to work on consistency.