Michael B.

I am a PTR Certified Tennis Coach for 10 & Under, and Teen (11 - 16) tennis. I have helped develop several junior players that are currently ranked within the top 10, and top 50 positions in the state of Louisiana.

I am also the President of Neighbor Tennis Academy; an organization that offers tennis programing in the New Orleans community.

I have coached for several schools in New Orleans, where I have exposed 100's of students to the sport of tennis, and prepared many players to participate in their first tournaments.

I am a member of the Louisiana Tennis Association's Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

Besides playing tennis at local clubs and parks, I participate in an active life style, as well as several competitive sports. I have participated in many 5k and 10k races, cycle, kayak, rock climb, and play tennis. I played rugby in high school, and have enjoyed tennis since playing with park leagues in grade school.

I will plan each sessions with one of five game situations in mind:
-serving
-returning
-rallying from the back court
-approaching the net
-opponent approaching the net

Each session is designed to improve the athlete's techniques and tactics, while providing a fun and appropriately challenging environment.