Daren A.
Daren A.

Daren A.

$125/hour
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Student age

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Introduction: I enjoy working with all ages and skill levels. I began playing tennis while growing up in Haiti and eventually moved to the U.S. when I was 12 years old. After playing professionally for 7 years I coached both at the developmental level and tour level and have been doing so for almost 2 decades. Whether you’re new to the sport picking up a racket for the very first time, a recreational player looking to improve, or a competitive player looking for a solid hitting session and some match play I’m here to help. Check out my FAQs for more details and pricing.
Overview

Hired 36 times

Serves Santa Monica, CA

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2 employees

2 years in business

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2023

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and value.

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Carlton C.
May 2, 2023
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Coach Daren is very knowledgeable and passionate about tennis! He helped improve my technique while also advising about many concepts I would not have thought of beforehand. Very patient and encouraging, will also run hard for balls. Thank you Daren!

Details: 18-25 • Intermediate • Other • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Private Tennis Instruction
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Naz Y.
Feb 25, 2023
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He is the best tennis coach ever!!! Very professional and knowledgeable. His constant motivation and encouragement pushed me to be the best and believe in myself and heights I never think of. Thank you Daren you’re definitely the best!!!!

Details: 26-45 • Beginner • More than once a week • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Private Tennis Instruction
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Alyssa M.
Jan 22, 2023
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Coach Daren is a great, he is a great communicator and patient. We started lessons as beginners and on our first lesson he taught us so much. He met us at our local tennis court, but will be continuing lessons at his tennis location. Very happy we found Coach Daren on thumbtack.

Details: 26-45 • No experience • Once a week • My home, venue, etc.

Private Tennis Instruction
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Kevin J.
Jan 14, 2023
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Daren is the best Tennis coach I’ve met. I am beginner to learn to tennis, the way he taught is very easy to follow and gave me huge help. He is professional, patient and very friendly. I highly recommend him!

Details: 26-45 • Beginner • Once a week • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Private Tennis Instruction
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Karina S.
May 9, 2023
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Daren is amazing to work with! With clear communication (and a lot of patience), he's been able to break down my strokes and with it multiple decades of bad habits. I also really appreciate that he takes into consideration your individual skill and fitness levels when crafting the drills. I would highly recommend Daren to anyone looking to improve their game and fitness level!

Details: 46-65 • Intermediate • As recommended by instructor • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Private Tennis Instruction
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FAQs

  • What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

    • 1 hour Private $125 • 1 hour Semi-Private (2 students) $150 • 1 hour Group (3-6 students) $60 per person

  • What types of customers have you worked with?

    • I have worked with boys and girls as young as 5 and taught adults in their 70s. • I have had hundreds of students while running my own academy for over a decade. • My students included beginners, high school players, competitive junior players, nationally and internationally ranked junior players and ATP tour players. • I have worked with wheelchair tennis players. • My academy was responsible for over $2 million in tennis scholarships over the course of 12 years.