Tennis lessons with
Coach Debora Echeverria
From$141.75 per lesson
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Tennis lessons with
Coach Debora Echeverria
From$141.75 per lesson
•80
Happy Student ScoreFair
This coach is dependable, though reschedules are more frequent. Best if your schedule is flexible.
Coach Rating
5.0•7 reviews
80
Happy Student ScoreFair
This coach is dependable, though reschedules are more frequent. Best if your schedule is flexible.
Coach Rating
5.0•7 reviews
About your tennis coach
With over 27 years of tennis experience, Coach Debi brings elite training to players of all levels. A two-time national champion from Chile, former WTA-ranked player, and NCAA athlete, she earned a full scholarship to the U.S., where she completed her bachelor’s and master’s degrees while competing at the highest collegiate levels. Alongside her team at Hawai’i Pacific University, she became a two-time West Conference champion. Now, as Director of Aloha Tennis Academy, she is dedicated to helping you reach your full potential on and off the court. Train with a champion—start your journey today!
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Delray Beach, Florida
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Years Playing: 27 years
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Given: 7 lessons
Debora's availability
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Debora's availability
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Availability on all locations
Near Delray Beach, Florida
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Accomplishments
🎾9 UTR
🏅Pro Athlete
Reputation
80
Happy Student ScoreFair
Reliability
Sometimes unreliable ⚠️ May miss or reschedule lessons more often, so flexibility is important.
Average rating
5.0
7 ratings•7 reviews
Alexandra Besharat
My daughter Sloane loves training with Coach Deb! We’ve been working with her for several years now whenever we visit Oahu. Sloane is a nationally ranked junior and she feels Coach Deb’s knowledge of the game is very high level (up there with other elite coaches she has worked with), her drills are always challenging yet fun and she’s super positive and encouraging! Couldn’t recommend her enough. A true professional and a great tennis coach!
Daniel Choi
Coach Debi is amazing with kids! My 5-year-old looks forward to every lesson and is having so much fun while actually learning the basics of tennis. Debi is super patient, encouraging, and makes it all feel like a game. Highly recommend her if you’re looking for a great coach!
Michael Sasser
I'm a USTA 5.0, but took a few years off and haven't been playing as well as I think I should! I saw Debi coaching a few courts down and decided to give it a try. It can be hard to find good coaches when you're a higher level, but Debi got right into what I wanted to work on. She had great footwork drills and corrected some bad habits immediately. Looking forward to weekly lessons!
Tiffany Dito
Simply the best! Coach Debi is warm and supportive while also being incredibly detail-orientated with form and execution, always giving me ways to improve! Her love for Tennis is contagious!
Linda Lu
Debbie is a great tennis coach but first and foremost, a great person inside and out. She’s kind and always cheerful and helpful. I always have a blast with her. Her coaching is one of the best on the island. I improved so much after lessons with her during the summer that we keep coming back to her year after year. Go to Debbie if you want to improve your tennis and make a good friend along the way!
Ryan Shiraki
I cannot express how AMAZING Coach Deborah is to work with on the court. I came to Honolulu after a series of injuries and have been out of the game for months. And in just a few lessons, she helped resurrect me with her precise and intuitive instruction. She knows exactly how to fix your problems and pushes you forward with amazing grace and good humor and intelligence. Before my injuries, I was a 3.5 player and practiced/had matches at least three - four times a week. But my game suffered a lot from being away for so long. Coach Deborah quickly identified my issues and literally brought my forehand and backhand back to life. Over the years, I have had private lessons in Honolulu from several different organizations and BY FAR, Coach Deborah and the Aloha Tennis Academy are the best of the lot. I will only be calling on them during my many trips each year to Hawaii. I only wish she lived in Los Angeles! Any player will be so thankful after a lesson (or several) with her.
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonWhen I work with a beginner, my main focus is on building a strong foundation in technique right from the start. I begin by teaching them how to hold the racquet correctly, helping them understand grips, balance, and proper swing motion. From there, I guide them through the basic strokes step-by-step, making sure they develop good habits early on.
Lesson 11+From lesson 11 onward, I continue focusing on technique and footwork, since tennis takes time and repetition to truly feel comfortable. Each session reinforces the fundamentals — we repeat and refine movements until they become natural.
At this stage, I start observing if the player is ready to rally or play points, focusing on control, timing, and placement. The serve should begin to feel more consistent, and I introduce the concept of serving with direction and purpose.
These lessons are all about helping players transition from learning the basics to feeling confident playing real tennis — moving with better balance, reacting faster, and understanding how to apply technique in a rally or match situation.
Lesson 4-10By lessons four through ten, we begin to see noticeable progress in the player’s coordination, timing, and overall confidence on court. These sessions focus on building consistency and control through rally drills, live ball hitting, and footwork patterns that simulate real match situations.
I continue refining technique — making sure every stroke is efficient and repeatable —
Lesson 2-3In the second and third lessons, I focus on reinforcing what we worked on in the first session — especially the correct grip, swing motion, and footwork. Once the player starts feeling more comfortable holding the racquet and making clean contact, we begin adding movement and consistency into the drills.
I introduce rally-based exercises where they learn to control the direction and depth of the ball, helping them understand spacing, timing, and recovery after each shot. I also start teaching the serve and volleys in simple progressions, so they begin to feel confident with all the main strokes of the game.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonWhen I work with advanced players, I focus on understanding their mindset and current stage of development — whether they are training to play professionally or preparing for college tennis. Knowing their goals helps me create a clear, structured plan for each lesson.
Every session has a purpose — we work hard, stay focused, and push to get better every time we step on court. I believe in creating an environment where players feel motivated, disciplined, and confident, matching my own passion and work ethic. My goal is to help them not only improve technically and physically, but also to develop the mindset of a successful competitor.
Youth players
Working with kidsI truly love working with kids and introducing them to the sport of tennis. My main goal is to make sure they have fun and enjoy their time on court, so they leave each lesson excited to come back and play again. It’s important that tennis feels positive, not frustrating, and that they start developing a genuine love for the game.
While keeping things fun and playful, we also work on hand-eye coordination, balance, and movement, helping them learn how to move around the court and make contact with the ball. Every activity is designed to build confidence, focus, and enjoyment — because when kids have fun, they naturally improve and fall in love with the sport.
Working with teenagersWhen working with teenagers, my priority is to understand what they want to achieve — whether their goal is to compete at a higher level or simply stay active and enjoy the game. I always make sure each lesson balances fun and hard work, so they stay motivated while continuing to improve.
For me, it’s all about creating a genuine connection with my students and helping them feel supported in their goals. Once I understand what drives them, I can guide them with the right mix of discipline, confidence, and encouragement — both on and off the court.
What you need to bringwater
Towel
Tennis shoes
Sport attire
What I can bringBalls
Pick up balls
Racquets
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
We totally understand that life can be unpredictable and plans might change. That's
why we've got your back with our flexible cancellation policy, designed to give you
peace of mind when booking private sports lessons with our awesome local instructors!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
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