recommendations on teaching pros in southern california

arthurchen · 05-24-2010, 11:41 AM

I am interested in getting some lessons, I used to teach myself and am a 4.5 usta league player and senior (45's) tournament player. I've been playing a long time, and would like to improve my forehand, tactics, etc. any recommendations from the community out there

sureshs · 05-24-2010, 11:50 AM

Depends on where you are and how far you want to travel.

arthurchen · 05-24-2010, 12:33 PM

I'm in south pasadena, willing to travel 30-40 miles

sureshs · 05-24-2010, 12:42 PM

Try USTA find a pro, or just google, or call up a few clubs in the area.

Klaus · 05-25-2010, 11:14 AM

arthur, contact me and I can give you contact info for two pros that produce great results. celloguyla@yahoo.com

CS

tennis tom · 05-25-2010, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arthurchen

I'm in south pasadena, willing to travel 30-40 miles

Is Ellsworth Vines still around?

Full Motion Audio · 05-26-2010, 08:05 AM

I take lessons from Ervin Saravia at the Burbank Tennis Center, and have nothing but good things to say. One of my friends takes lessons from Federico Browne (also at BTC), and has been pleased with his lessons.

onehandbh · 05-26-2010, 11:11 AM

Hi Arthur,
What is your current playing style like? Are you looking for
dramatic changes and just fine tuning?

btw, I'm in the hollywood area if you want to meet up to hit.
(you can reach me through my TW profile).

tennis tom · 05-26-2010, 02:28 PM

I was very impressed with a segment Brett Hobbden did on the TENNIS CHANNEL a few weeks back, I even saved it to review. It was taped at Malibu TC, but I don't know where he's out of. He teaches classic strokes, (Fed, Pete), the "loop", etc. He has a web site.

Jose Higueras is at Smoketree in the desert, but he's probably busy with his new gig with USTA and at Paris at the moment, he's good. Dennis Rahlston is at Ironwood in the desert but may have cleared out by now for the summer.

sureshs · 05-26-2010, 03:07 PM

Try craigslist, tennisopolis, and juump. Post and ask for pros.

05-24-2010, 11:41 AM	#1
arthurchen New User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: south pasadena, california Posts: 9	recommendations on teaching pros in southern california I am interested in getting some lessons, I used to teach myself and am a 4.5 usta league player and senior (45's) tournament player. I've been playing a long time, and would like to improve my forehand, tactics, etc. any recommendations from the community out there

05-25-2010, 11:14 AM	#5
Klaus New User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 78	I know someone who can help in South Pasadena arthur, contact me and I can give you contact info for two pros that produce great results. celloguyla@yahoo.com CS

05-26-2010, 11:11 AM	#8
onehandbh Hall Of Fame Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,388	Hi Arthur, What is your current playing style like? Are you looking for dramatic changes and just fine tuning? btw, I'm in the hollywood area if you want to meet up to hit. (you can reach me through my TW profile). __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PL87F0C85ECE631F82&v=d8k3NUJ6B3I&feature=player_detailpage

05-26-2010, 02:28 PM	#9
tennis tom Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,860	I was very impressed with a segment Brett Hobbden did on the TENNIS CHANNEL a few weeks back, I even saved it to review. It was taped at Malibu TC, but I don't know where he's out of. He teaches classic strokes, (Fed, Pete), the "loop", etc. He has a web site. Jose Higueras is at Smoketree in the desert, but he's probably busy with his new gig with USTA and at Paris at the moment, he's good. Dennis Rahlston is at Ironwood in the desert but may have cleared out by now for the summer. Last edited by tennis tom : 05-26-2010 at 03:44 PM.

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