A normal rate for private lessons?

[Charlie_Boy]

Sup guys, was wondering what pros around you charge per hour for private lessons.

I want to start taking private lessons regularly, but he charges an hourly rate of about $60, and he told me if I became one of his regulars it'd be discounted down to something like $40/$50. He charges $80 though, at the indoor tennis club, only due to the fact that that's what the club charges.

I was just wondering what pros around you charge, so I can have a good idea of what a "good" price is. Thanks!

[10isDad]

Depends on where you're from and the relative wealth of the area. In Phoenix, for instance, the going rate in the suburb of Scottsdale is $65 to $100. In Mesa/Gilbert, the rate is more along the lines of $40 to $50. At some of the ritzy resorts, it's $100 to $125.

[game set match 46 TIMES!!]

Originally Posted by 10isDad

Depends on where you're from and the relative wealth of the area. In Phoenix, for instance, the going rate in the suburb of Scottsdale is $65 to $100. In Mesa/Gilbert, the rate is more along the lines of $40 to $50. At some of the ritzy resorts, it's $100 to $125.

10isdad hope you dont mind me asking but where are you from?

[10isDad]

Originally Posted by game set match 46 TIMES!!

10isdad hope you dont mind me asking but where are you from?

From: Nebraska. Current: Chandler, AZ

[TennisNinja]

I live around Bellevue, WA, and most people charge around $40-$60 for a good coach.

[region2champion]

I have a very inexpensive coach, only $35 an hour beacause he has a court at his home. We love him and he and his son even hit with me for free!

[Cobra Tennis]

Good coaches can be found around here from $30-50 /hr. This is South Carolina though...

[Charlie_Boy]

Thanks for the responses guys.

Seems like the rates are very similar, but my parents don't seem to believe me lol, and think they'll find quality for $20 an hour.

[10isDad]

Originally Posted by Charlie_Boy

Thanks for the responses guys.

Seems like the rates are very similar, but my parents don't seem to believe me lol, and think they'll find quality for $20 an hour.

Do you live anywhere near a college w/ tennis teams? If so, you might indeed find a quality hitting partner. Players are generally strapped for cash and you might be able to hit w/ a college player for $20 to $25 an hour. Not necessarily a coach, but somebody that can still make you a better player.

[Charlie_Boy]

Originally Posted by 10isDad

Do you live anywhere near a college w/ tennis teams? If so, you might indeed find a quality hitting partner. Players are generally strapped for cash and you might be able to hit w/ a college player for $20 to $25 an hour. Not necessarily a coach, but somebody that can still make you a better player.

Hadn't thought of that. Rutgers is only about half an hour away, and Princeton an hour away.

[blue12]

Originally Posted by Charlie_Boy

Hadn't thought of that. Rutgers is only about half an hour away, and Princeton an hour away.

Yeah I used to hit with a div II player when I was in High School for 15 bucks an hour. The Div I attend now players charge about 20.

Originally Posted by 10isDad

Do you live anywhere near a college w/ tennis teams? If so, you might indeed find a quality hitting partner. Players are generally strapped for cash and you might be able to hit w/ a college player for $20 to $25 an hour. Not necessarily a coach, but somebody that can still make you a better player.

+1 great post. The other advantage is that they are actually playing currently.

[10isDad]

My kid used to hit w/ an ASU women's player who charged $25 for 90 minutes of hitting. At the time, he was 15 years old and she played #3 singles and #1 doubles. He learned a lot from playing her.

[scraps234]

lowest for me is 15 but along time ago i did one that was 60 0.0 i also do some 30s every once in a while but mostly 15s

[Charlie_Boy]

Jeeze, for 15 and 30 I'd get two or three a week!

[Barricade V]

my parents say I should do privite but i looked into it and its 80 dollars per hour, and I refuse to do them. Normally its the oppisite way. I just do boston sports club, 20 bucks for 2 hours.

[game set match 46 TIMES!!]

mine is 35$ for 1 hour but a great coach

[Charlie_Boy]

The coach I'm talking to charges $80 AT the tennis club he works at, simply because it's what the club asks, it's like a forced rate.

Then outdoor, separate from the club, he's asking $60. But he told me if I pre-scheduled dates and became a regular, he'd give me a large discount which seems fair.

[tennisVS]

unfrtunaty i only get half hour lessons and they are $29.50.

[legendaryprodigy23]

if you dont mind me askin charlie where do u live in jersey