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Jonathan S., Santa Monica, CA Tennis Coach

Jonathan S.

Tennis

SILVER
13 reviews

I am former high school state champion who has trained with some of the world's most respected coaches and have the skills and knowledge to coach players of all levels. View all coaching experience

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Training Locations
Training Locations
  1. Clover Park, 2600 Ocean Park, Santa Monica, CA
  2. Penmar Recreation Center, Lake St, Los Angeles, CA
  3. 1341 Lake St, Los Angeles, CA

Coach is willing to travel up to 5 miles

  • Harvard University (MA)

  • 4 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Volley, Topspin, Slice, Serve, Point Strategy, Lob, Forehand, Footwork, Drop Shot, Backhand

Credentials

  • Harvard University (MA)

  • 4 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

Services

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Volley, Topspin, Slice, Serve, Point Strategy, Lob, Forehand, Footwork, Drop Shot, Backhand

More About Coach Jonathan

I have four years experience (2009-2013) coaching players of all levels -- from beginners to nationally ranked juniors -- at the Kent Denver tennis camps where I was an assistant tennis pro serving under head pro, Bion Salazar. I have coached players of all ages -- from 5 year olds to 70 year olds. I've trained at tennis academies all of the world and thus have an extensive knowledge of training and coaching techniques. While I love coaching players of all ages, I work best with up-and-coming junior players.

I was a high school state champion and nationally ranked player. Throughout my junior career I was always top 10 in the state of Colorado and was always highly ranked in the Intermountain section (2004-2010). Career highlights include placing fourth individually at number one singles at the state high school championships as a sophomore (2007), helping lead my high school (Kent Denver) team to back-to-back state championships (2008, 2009).

While I was recruited to play college tennis I decided to go to Harvard and focus on my academics and forego playing in college.

My previous experience coaching allows me to tailor a training session to the demands and needs of my players. My first focus is on a player's technique. Having trained with some of the most accomplished coaches in the world I have an astute and nuanced understanding of technique and a very broad knowledge of drill to help improve a player's technique.
A typical session would be multifaceted:
- Warmup: and assess the player's skills and needs for specific session
- Technique: drills targeted towards improving technique and skills
- Fitness: some specific fitness related drills -- cardio as well as bodyweight strength exercises
- Point play: End the session with competition to practice the skills and techniques we worked on in the session.

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Client Reviews

Coach Jonathan was great, my kids really enjoyed the class and are making nice improvement!

Coach Jonathan has been awesome to work with. He's got great tips and understands how to cater lessons to all skill levels. Highly recommend!

Jonathan is a fantastic tennis coach! Attentive, patient, knowledgeable and easygoing. I will be continuing lessons with him.

Great first session with Coach Jonathan! Really appreciate his patience and professional advice. Looking forward to more training with him.

Jonathan is a great coach, he is patient and determinate to make you learn the perfect technique.
He is a easy guy, nice to talk to and a good teacher! Would absolutely recommend :)

Hitting with Jonathan was a lot of fun. He’s a great player and super friendly and encouraging!

Jonathon is a rare score. A skilled coach and bright and “normal” Easy to talk to and good with my 11 year old son.

Great player and coach.

JJ is a great coach. Warm, patient, encouraging and very helpful. Would absolutely recommend.

Coach Jonathan is an excellent coach! He’s patient and has already helped me improve my backhand and forehand! Highly recommend!

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Coach JJ is really patient and a great coach! I feel like tennis learning tennis is fun and he has good methods of how to be a better player. I am looking forward to more sessions with him.

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