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Beginner Tennis Lessons
Tennis Team Tryout. Tournament. Pro Serving
Beginner Tennis Lessons
Designed for someone who has never played or is coming back from a long break. For children from age 4 and adults.
Private Tennis Lessons
Tennis Team Tryout. Tournament. Pro Serving
Beginner Tennis Lessons
We offer one on one or semi group lessons. It’s a great opportunity to get focused and improve your performance like never before.
Tennis Team Tryout. Tournament. Pro Serving
Tennis Team Tryout. Tournament. Pro Serving
Tennis Team Tryout. Tournament. Pro Serving
- Serve development — power, placement, technique, spin, and consistency
- Footwork & movement — balance, speed, recovery, and court positioning
- Shot development — depth, spin, direction, and control
- School team tryout preparation — preparing players to compete confidently in school team evaluations and matches
- USTA tournament preparation — match
- Serve development — power, placement, technique, spin, and consistency
- Footwork & movement — balance, speed, recovery, and court positioning
- Shot development — depth, spin, direction, and control
- School team tryout preparation — preparing players to compete confidently in school team evaluations and matches
- USTA tournament preparation — match strategy, point construction, mental preparation, and competitive skills
- Long-term player development — building strong fundamentals and habits that continue to improve with practice
As the saying goes, practice makes progress. We help players develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to train consistently and enjoy the game for the long haul.
About Us
EL TENNIS ACADEMY
With 33+ years of experience in tennis, our head coach brings a lifelong passion for the game to every lesson. A former NCAA Division I tennis player, he combines high-level playing experience with years of coaching players of all ages and skill levels.
Coach Ethan specializes in professional serve development, school team tryout preparation, competitive training, and college tennis profile development. He works with players to strengthen their technique, improve match performance, build confidence, and develop a strong competitive foundation for their tennis journey.
Whether working with a young beginner, a school team player, or a competitive athlete, Coach Ethan creates a positive, challenging, and supportive environment where players can enjoy the game while continuing to grow both on and off the court.
EL Tennis Academy
EL Tennis Academy proudly serves players in Mint Hill, Indian Trail, and Matthews, providing professional tennis instruction for all ages and skill levels, starting as young as age 4. We are a licensed and insured tennis academy committed to professional, safe, and quality instruction.
We offer private and group lessons, adult training, beginner programs, homeschool tennis, school team tryout preparation, serving instruction, and collegiate-level training.