Scott Felluss, PhD - Tennis/Performance Training
Student age
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I hold one of the few city-issued coaching contracts for San Francisco's public courts and have coached over 2,000 students across the Bay Area, from first-time players to competitive juniors. I've built tennis programs from scratch for the cities of Berkeley, San Francisco, and St. Joseph Notre Dame Academy in Alameda, California.
My work extends beyond tennis into personal athletic training: strength, movement efficiency, performance under pressure, and the physical foundations that make any sport more sustainable long-term. Whether you're on the court or in the gym, the same principles apply, clear goals, structured progression, and training that's built around how you actually perform, not a generic template.
I'm a former Division I athlete at Brown University and Ivy League Champion, and I hold a PhD in Performance Studies, the academic study of how people learn, move, and compete under pressure (graduating Summa cum laude). That framework shapes everything I do.
Coaching and training are personalized and results-driven. Every client gets honest feedback and a coach genuinely invested in their progress.
Sliding scale available, all major credit cards accepted, payment plan options - all to support week-to-week consistency. Serving clients across the Bay Area.
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Serves Alameda, CA
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5 years in business
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Marta L.
Mar 13, 2026
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Scott is a great teacher! I’m so impressed. I was in town for a week and I only had 2 lessons with him and I can say I learned so much, and will bring home a new and improved version of my game.
Details: 26-45 • Beginner • At the pro’s location
Private Tennis Instruction
Tina G.
Jul 23, 2024
If you want to have fun, a great experience and learn a lot, I highly recommend a tennis lesson with Scott Felluss. Scott has a natural ability to relate to his students. He also understands the process of learning and is masterful in breaking down complex movements into simple, doable, and repeatable steps. You will be pleasantly surprised as to how much you can accomplish in a relaxed, yet challenging hour!
Nu O.
Jul 26, 2024
I couldn't be more impressed with Scott’s coaching abilities. Scott is not just a skilled tennis instructor but also a good listener. He took the time to understand my strengths, weaknesses, and goals, ensuring each lesson was tailored perfectly to my needs. He not only helped me improve my technique but also offered valuable insights into the mental aspects of tennis and effective match preparation.
Scott has a knack for breaking down complex concepts into manageable steps, making learning both enjoyable and effective. By the end of our sessions together, I felt more comfortable and competent in my tennis skills than ever before.
If you’re serious about elevating your game, Scott is the coach for you! His expertise, personalized approach, and genuine passion for tennis make him exceptional. I highly recommend Scott to anyone looking to improve their skills and achieve their tennis goals.
Fredrik A.
Aug 5, 2024
My son has worked with Scott for a while now, and his advancement from session to session is clearly noticeable. We started when he was young and Scott tailored the sessions to be fun and engaging, balancing skill development with the basics of sports psychology.
As he grew in age, skill, and confidence, Scott evolved his approach to challenge, motivate, and support his development at each stage. We've worked with other coaches and they generally focus on mechanics and technique, which Scott does as well, but Scott has been unique in how much attention he focuses on developing the mental strength, strategic thinking, and resilience when things don't go well, aimed squarely at getting the kids ready for tournament play and beyond.
It's been great seeing my kid apply these lessons in real life, whether playing with me for fun, or in a junior tournament. Situations that would frustrate him in the past are now handled with grace. He's grown in his ability to persevere when he struggles, and his physical game and confidence has grown in equal measure. His goal this year is to make his high school team, and Scott is building a dedicated plan to support him, which includes both targeted training sessions working around his school schedule as well as sharing books, videos, and self study materials. It really feels like Scott is an invested member of our kid's life rather than just a coach that helps him with his serve!
TL;DR I've been very grateful for Scott's support and involvement, and I encourage anyone looking to up their tennis game to reach out to Scott!
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