FAQs
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
In tennis, as in any sport, success comes down to two main elements: 1) mastering the fundamentals, and 2) developing your unique style or "feel" for the game. Every player has their own strengths and weaknesses, and learning the fundamentals is crucial because it creates the foundation for discovering your individual style. Once you’ve developed this style, it becomes a competitive edge.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have extensive experience as a hitting partner and instructor, leading both private and group lessons. In 2018, I expanded my teaching career to Northern Virginia, where I was hired by an apartment complex in Alexandria to lead four group sessions each weekend over an 8-week period, catering to beginners and intermediate players. Since then, I’ve taught full-time in the DC-Metro area. Additionally, from 2019 to 2022, I worked part-time as an instructor for the University of Virginia’s Intramural program, leading group sessions for UVA students and faculty, ranging from beginner to advanced levels. In summary, I’ve been consistently instructing since the summer of 2017, starting in NYC and growing my reach in Charlottesville and the DC-Metro area. (Details of my experience *playing* tennis).
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
My tennis journey began at a summer camp (ACAC) in Charlottesville, followed by a youth program at UVA. I then played four years of varsity tennis at Albemarle High School and competed in various local tournaments in Charlottesville, as well as a few in the Mid-Atlantic region. After a brief hiatus from competitive tennis, I reignited my passion for teaching in the Summer and Fall of 2017 while living in NYC. During this time, I coached privately and also taught group lessons for Bumblebee Tennis in Brooklyn and Queens, working with kids and adolescents.