Play. Learn. Smile.
Where tennis begins. Coach Alex helps young players build the skills, patience, and confidence to fall in love with the game — one rally at a time.
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Junior-Focused Program
WHO WE ARE
Discover The Passion That Drives Future Stars Forward
I'm Alex, a high school Varsity Tennis player who's been playing and training for years. Tennis has become a huge part of my life, and I'm passionate about sharing that experience with younger kids — helping them build skills, confidence, and a genuine love for the game in a fun, positive environment.
✓ 100% Junior-Focused Coaching
✓ Individual & Small Group Lessons
✓ Physical Agility Training
✓ Mental Conditioning & Focus
✓ Technical Stroke Instruction
✓ Based in Park Ridge, IL
✓ Passionate Tennis Mentor
✓ Fun, Positive Learning Environment
✓ Community & Fundraising Involvement
WHAT TENNIS TEACHES YOU
Tennis teaches you more than winning
Tennis shapes character long before it shapes technique. Here's what every young player takes home from the court.
Patience under pressure
Tennis rewards focus. Kids learn to slow down, breathe, and choose their next shot on purpose.
Discipline after failure
Every miss is a lesson. Players build habits that turn setbacks into steady, confident progress.
Confidence after mistakes
The scoreboard resets after every point. That mindset carries into school, friendships, and life.
Teamwork
Tennis is individual — but growing in it isn't.
Even though tennis is an individual sport, teamwork plays an important role in helping players grow and succeed. Learning to support friends and teammates, and practicing together, helps build confidence, respect, and sportsmanship.
● Support and encourage teammates on and off the court
● Build confidence, respect, and sportsmanship through practice together
● Group drills, partner activities, and team games make tennis more fun and less intimidating
What I offer
Two ways to get on court.
Individual Junior Tennis Lessons
Individual tennis lessons for kids ages 6-12, from all levels: beginner to advanced.
● We discuss the plan prior to each session.
● Focused tailored needs for every player.
● All levels welcome: beginner to advanced.
Small Group Junior Tennis Lessons
The small group tennis lessons take place once a week, usually on weekends. The focus is on introducing the game of tennis and learning basic skills.
● Learn basic & intermediate tennis skills.
● Master game rules & simple match strategies.
● Fun sessions hosted usually on weekends.
Training with a Wimbledon Quarterfinalist
World’s greatest tennis players master brilliant technique, agility and mental strength to win some of the most difficult matches on the ATP and WTA Tours.
A 2020 US Open, Wimbledon, and French Open quarter finals, a Sydney WTA Singles Champion, Top 31 ranked Tsvetana Pironkova is now focused on promoting and teaching tennis at her academy in her home town of Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
It was a privilege for me to spend parts of two summers training with the Pironkova family in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
Focusing on intense physical training combined with mental strategies was one of the most rewarding tennis and cultural experiences so far. I am excited to share these learnings with my academy students.
Let's talk tennis.
Send a quick note about your child — age, experience, and what you're hoping they'll get out of tennis. I'll reply personally within a day.