Private Tennis Lessons & Coaches in Dumfries, VA

PTR Certified Professional. In his junior age, competed in 12u,14u &16u where he was ranked in top 20 juniors in national list. He graduated with a degree in sports and physical education in 2014. Since 2018 been proudly representing the USTA in Fairfax schools with a leading Net generation program. Was working as tennis pro with Blue Chip Academy and Timuquana country club in Florida. Since 2021 is a self-employed coach that provides private and group classes for beginner to to high performance tennis players, coordinating junior and adult programs, leading Club social events. His love for racket sports was enriched with a PPR certificate, he is also skillful in racket stringing. Felt a deep desire to share his experience, enthusiasm, and knowledge in helping junior and adult tennis players take their game to the next level. Although his competitive days are mostly behind him Stefan still plays at a 5.0 level.

"As a former tennis player, the experience with Stefan was unmatched. I appreciate his concise instruction with my 5 year old and wish my knee would still allow me to play.

As a former college tennis player with 19 years of playing experience, and 6 years of coaching experience. I'm passionate about fostering a love for the game in every student. I bring a technical understanding of tennis paired with engaging and encouraging teaching methods to every lesson. My goal is to help you reach your full potential on the court while having fun and building lasting confidence.

"Carolina is professional and clearly well qualified. I really appreciated how smoothly the lesson went.

With 18 years on the court, including as a D1 athlete, former professional player, I bring a wealth of knowledge to elevate your tennis game. My passion lies in fostering a love for the sport while refining technique and strategy. Let's unlock your full potential together! I work with all levels from beginners to advanced.

My playing style is unorthodox, but it works. I prioritize strength training, speed training, and explosiveness in order to be able to optimize my playing style on the court. Over the past ten years, my tennis journey has been a testament to perseverance and dedication. Starting in high school, I climbed from bottom of JV to become Varsity Captain, mastering both singles and doubles play. This passion eventually led me to Club Tennis at Penn State University, and pursue my passion of playing / teaching tennis.

"Instructor is clear and effective

Ferdinand is a USTA and PTR licensed tennis coach with over three decades of experience as a classroom teacher. A former collegiate athlete in soccer and track & field, he brings a multifaceted approach to coaching. As a professional stringer and dedicated mentor, Ferdinand specializes in junior and adult development programs, focusing on skill-building and fostering a love for the game. With a rich background in education and athletics, Ferdinand is passionate about helping players of all ages achieve their full potential on the court.

With 12 years of playing experience and 5 years as a tennis coach, I've had the privilege of guiding high school teams to significant tournaments, including state regionals. Currently, I oversee clubs across various states, dedicated to enhancing players' skills. I take pride in mentoring beginners to collegiate levels, helping them achieve their dreams of playing college tennis. My coaching style is a mix of technical precision and ensuring every session is enjoyable, fostering a love for the sport alongside skill development.

"Tanveer is an excellent coach. Very calm and mild mannered while delivering quality feedback and instruction

Nick will be the new Head Pro at Oakton Swim and Racquet Club and is a USPTA Elite Professional and PTR Level 2 Professional with nearly 20 years teaching experience as a head tennis professional, director of tennis, and varsity tennis coach. Currently, he is Flint Hill’s Assistant Varsity Coach for both boys and girls. He serves on several organizational committees for the USPTA including as the State President of Ohio and the Midwest ELEVATE committee. Nick has received several awards including Lessons.com Top 10 instructor 2020 (Northern Virginia), PTR’s Member of the Year (2013), and was named the Washington Post’s High School Coach of the Year in 2010. He specializes with developing junior tennis players using a progression based format. He believes in developing relationships first. By building positive, trusting relationships, he believes that anyone can learn the game of tennis.

Coach Adriana is a PTR certified instructor with the ability to help players of varying skills improve their technique, footwork, strategy, and mental game. She has been coaching tennis to juniors and adults since 2002. She is also the head coach at First Serve Tennis Academy. She values every opportunity to be a mentor and role model working to promote a positive, safe, and player-centered learning environment. As a tennis coach, I’ve been teaching at Kim Grant Tennis Academy in Palo Alto, California and volunteered for a day at the John McEnroe Tennis Academy in New York. Coached at the Fairfax Racquet Club in Fairfax, Virginia & Tuckahoe Tennis Club in McLean, Virginia as an Assistant Head Tennis Coach. As a certified tennis coach, Adriana been teaching for the past 20 years helping juniors win Orange Ball tournaments and getting them accepted to play tennis on their high school varsity teams all over the entire DC metro area. Adriana is offering fun private, semi-private and group tennis lessons, hitting only sessions for all ages (kids, teens, adults, seniors) and for all skill levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced). So whether you need to work on some specifics like your forehand, backhand, volley, serve, service return, overhead, drop shot, approach shot, footwork, singles strategy or doubles strategy-I would be more than happy to help you out with your tennis game!

"Adriana eagerly took up a difficult task of teaching two 5-year olds the basics of tennis. She manages to keep them occupied and interested. We are yet to see the results as we started recently, but it is most important to me that the kids are motivated, disciplined in a good way and are learning basic skills. Adriana is flexible and pleasant to deal with.

Fueled by two decades on the court, I offer strategic tennis instruction honed from my collegiate playing days. My focus is on cultivating technique and fostering a deep love for the game. I am excited to share my expertise with aspiring players of all levels.

I began playing tennis before I could walk. By age 11 I competed year-round in the Texas Junior Circuit. From age 9 to 13 I was coached by the greats John Wilkerson and Edgar Arnold and was on track to begin competing nationally by age 14. I have competed in tennis, football, and baseball at the collegiate, and professional levels for the majority of my life.