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About
I am truly passionate about my teaching. Although I am an U.S.P. T.A Certified tennis Instructor with all the credentials and reviews. I can just say...I care. My lessons are 75 minutes rather than the standard 60 and will go over if necessary. Results are what is important....and I do not stare at my watch.
I love to see the smiles on my students faces as they both improve and have fun doing it.
Overview
Hired 18 times
Serves Saint Louis, MO
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1 employee
36 years in business
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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, value, and professionalism.
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Katie P.
Jun 23, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
The first tennis lesson was so incredibly helpful! He takes time to focus on each skill and gives great analogies to help you visualize. He will work with you until it’s right- even in 100° heat! Even sent follow up notes on form etc. Could not recommend him enough!
Details: 18-25 • Beginner • Other • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location
Private Tennis Instruction
Han C.
Aug 18, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
Mike is a great coach, and we spent each lesson on a different aspect of my game- cleaning up the forehands, backhands and service motion. I really appreciated his explanations and the various drills to hone each skill. After only a few lessons I was able to add a lot more power to the ground strokes and also to switch up the serve to a motion that wouldn't strain my shoulder as I have done in the past. And despite the summer heat, it was a fun time!
Private Tennis Instruction
Casey W.
Jun 15, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Michael has been an amazing instructor and has helped me take my tennis to the next level and beyond. He has helped refine my strokes and develop an actual swing. He is a different tennis coach then any I’ve seen. Michael also turns old tennis sayings on their head. If you’ve ever heard the saying to swing “low to high” Michael can help you fix your tennis and break the old habits.
Details: 26-45 • Advanced • Once a week • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Private Tennis Instruction
Emily K.
Jul 11, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack
Mike helped my husband and I both so much after just one lesson. Very good instructor and looking forward to continuing!
Private Tennis Instruction
Kimber B.
Jul 24, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack
I was super happy with our 1st lesson. Michael is working with my 5 year old and was able to engage him for an hour lesson. Very impressive !
Private Tennis Instruction
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Michael Harley
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Lessons are $60 dollars for 75 minutes rather than the standard 60 minutes. I have helped those students who need help at times financially.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to take some time getting to know the client and what it is they are trying to accomplish. I then allow the student to just relax and play as themselves. Next, I begin to identify their strengths and any potential weaknesses. From there, we begin to build on the strengths while trying to eliminate any weaknesses.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
United States Professional Teaching Association U.S.P.T.A Certified. Learned first from Gloria Connors, trained later as a junior at Nick Bollettieris Academy (Now IMG) which produced nearly 20 number 1 ranked players in the world.
Coached by and influenced in college:
Craig Tiley (current CEO of THE United States Tennis Association U.S.T.A.Former formerTournament Director of the Australian Open. Coach of the University of Illinois the Division 1 national champion winning program:
University of Illinois -- highest winning percentage of all time... all Division 1 sports, and the longest collegiate winning streak in D1 tennis history..
