Private Tennis Lessons & Coaches in Redding, CT

Honing your tennis skills is my passion. As a former D1 athlete with 20 years of coaching experience, I provide personalized guidance tailored to your goals. Let's elevate your game together with focused training and a fun, supportive environment.

Enthusiastic tennis coach with a strong dedication to fostering athletic development and a passion for the game. Committed to promoting sportsmanship and positive learning environment, with deep knowledge of tennis techniques acquired while playing at junior and college tennis level. My goal is to help not only young tennis enthusiast but diverse age groups the nuance of this beautiful game.

I'm a firm believer that everyone can master the court with the right guidance. My 20 years of experience, including my time as a D1 athlete, have equipped me with the knowledge and enthusiasm to help you reach your full potential. Let's work together to elevate your game!

Are you a young athlete eager to elevate your tennis game? As a dedicated varsity tennis player and experienced coach based in Middlebury, CT, I'm passionate about helping kids (middle-high school aged) to develop their skills and love for the sport. As the #1 singles player for Pomperaug High School’s 2025 varsity team, I bring proven expertise and competitive experience to my coaching. With two years as an Assistant Tennis Coach at Highfield Country Club, I’ve honed my ability to teach tennis fundamentals, foster teamwork, and create engaging, safe environments for young players. I’m committed to delivering professional, results-driven coaching. Let’s hit the court and work toward your goals together!

My passion for tennis extends beyond the court, into the joy of nurturing talent and witnessing growth. As a former college player with two decades of playing experience, I'm dedicated to helping players of all levels reach their full potential in a fun, engaging environment. Let's unlock your inner champion together!

I teach tennis lessons to anyone and everyone. Never touched a racket? No problem! Do you want to go up a level, make the high school team, or be able to play with friends? Kids, high schoolers, adults, couples, and groups. I love tennis! USPTA level 2 Certified, Tennis Serve Specialist. Worked with Rick Macci (coach of 5 world #1 ones including Williams sisters and Andy Roddick), Jose Higuras (head of U.S. high performance program), Jeff Salzsentein (former top 100 player), Hans Podlipnik (Wimbledon QFist), and many others. Head high school coach for 11 years, active tournament player, patient teacher. Passionate about helping underserved kids throughout Seattle learn tennis and have organized and connected with many initiatives to do so. My goal is to help you achieve your goals whether that be improving technique or beginning to learn to play. To that extent, I am fairly flexible in my approach. For beginners, I focus on technique, proper grips, and generating topspin. To do this, I focus on hand feeding a lot of balls early on to develop proper technique and to train the muscle memory. Specifically, I teach a semi-western forehand, two-handed backhand, volley fundamentals, split stepping, proper footwork and serve mechanics. I also work with students who have one-handed backhands. I am a big believer in putting in a lot of time on the serve. For more experienced players, I will work with you to either identify areas for improvement or to work on areas you’ve identified you would like to improve.

"Irvin was patient and helpful with a beginning student, and we look forward to working with him more in the future.

I've dedicated my life to the beautiful game of tennis, coaching for over 10 years and sharing my passion for the sport with students of all levels. I believe that tennis is more than just a game; it's a journey of self-discovery, athleticism, and strategic thinking.