Sarasota Tennis Coach John (Updated January 2026)

“Friendly, observant, fun and a PRO-immediately noticed key issues in my ground strokes and serve. Gave me great tips to correct the issues and I was blown away by the difference just within a few minutes after applying them. Oh, what a difference an expert eye can make! thanks John!-wish you lived closer to where I live..(just visiting Florida)!”

"This is my 2nd year working with John. What I really love about John and his coaching style is that he works with your skill set but really hones in on your strengths and refines your weaknesses. He has not only helped me get my backhand to a more consistent level but also my forehand is becoming formidable with his instruction. John is without a doubt, a consummate tennis professional. I’d give him 10 stars!"

"I just had my first tennis lesson with Coach John yesterday. Right from the get go he made me feel at ease with being a beginner and by the end of the lesson I already felt more confident with my serving and the technique that goes into it. Coach John was super nice and extremely helpful. I can’t wait for my second lesson! I highly recommend Coach John for your tennis lessons!"

"John's coaching delivers immediate RESULTS! It's just that simple. He takes the time to understand your goals, provides real individualized training and is a blast to learn from/play with. Given his abilities, credentials and many years of expertise-there is no ego, just patience, knowledge and understated confidence. His drills are absolutely awesome, too. I'm looking forward to training with him for many years to come!"

"John is a fantastic instructor. He is easy going and makes the necessary repetition of beginning lessons fun! Highly professional, great guy, would recommend!"

"John is a great teacher, very patient but also eager to challenge you. I particularly appreciate his ability to describe concepts in different ways to help you really understand the technique!"

"In just two sessions, John has quickly identified the problems in many areas in my tennis game and provided excellent refinements to help me become more consistent and confident. I very much enjoy his positive reinforcements, post-session notes, and YouTube videos that help summarize the day's lesson. He's flexible with scheduling and location and I strongly recommend John to any player serious about improving their game!"

"A wonderful instructor. I was starting from the very beginning and have seen a lot of progress. I tried different instructors and had less than great experiences that made me put off learning the game a few years. I think John would be great for all levels, but can only speak to the minor miracle he has worked with my very beginner game!"

"My handful of lessons with John were great. He certainly seems to know what he's talking about. He was super patient when I wasn't getting a technique down right away. He even sent me a few videos after a lesson to help me visualize what we'd been working on. I would absolutely recommend John to anyone looking to improve any area of their tennis game. I know I will be taking more lessons with him in the future!"

"After many years of being on a start-stop cycle with tennis lessons, learning from John has encouraged (and enthused) me to be more consistent in the sport. John is an excellent coach who is very patient and insightful on ways to approach and ace technique (I smile thinking of all the tips he offered to help me perfect my serve.) His teaching style is fun, fresh and encouraging. And equally importantly, he is accommodating to your schedule and flexible in meeting locations. Hands down, John is the best tennis coach that I've ever had. He comes highly recommended!"