One-on-One Coaching

Private Tennis Lessons

One-on-one coaching built around your goals, your game, and your pace. The most focused way to improve.

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What to Expect

Every lesson is designed around you: your goals, your game, your pace.

Personalized Assessment

We start by evaluating your current game, understanding your goals, and building a custom development plan.

Technique Is Geometry

We coach the contact, not the choreography: center contact and a square racket face, supported by footwork and video review.

Track Your Progress

We track real numbers on drills and match play, so improvement is something you can see, not just feel.

Who Private Lessons Are For

Whether you're just starting out or preparing for competition, private lessons accelerate your development.

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Beginners

Build a strong foundation with proper technique from day one. Learn the right way from the start.

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Intermediate Players

Break through plateaus, clean up habits, and build consistency in your strokes and shot selection.

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Competitive Players

Sharpen your game for tournaments, high school teams, or USTA league play with match-focused training.

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Juniors & Adults

Ages 5 to adult. Coaching adapted to your age, experience, and learning style.

Pricing & Packages

One rate, plus a package that brings the per-lesson cost down. Every private lesson includes video analysis and a custom plan.

Single Lesson

$110 /hour

✓ 60-minute private session
✓ Video analysis included
✓ Flexible scheduling

Book a Lesson

Best Value

6-Lesson Package

$570

$95/lesson — Save $90

✓ 6 private sessions (1 hr each)
✓ Video analysis included
✓ Customized training plan & progress tracking

Get Started

Looking for High Performance or Custom Training?

For tournament prep or a more intensive plan, let's build something around your goals.

Contact Coach Michael

Your Coach

Coach Michael Boothman

As a USPTA Elite Professional with more than 25 years of coaching experience, I've dedicated my career to helping players of all levels reach their potential. My coaching is built on the Six Pillars: accuracy inside live conditions, live ball as the method, and confidence built on evidence rather than empty praise.

Whether you're picking up a racquet for the first time or preparing for competitive play, I'm committed to helping you improve in a supportive, honest environment where progress is something you can measure.

⭐ USPTA Elite Certified 🎾 USTA Tournament Director 🏆 25+ Years Experience

"What a great experience it was getting lessons with Michael in Sarasota! I was only visiting for a couple of weeks, but from the first session, he honed in on where he could help me improve my game in really practical ways. After a few sessions my forehand transformed, my positioning for certain key shots was totally upgraded, and we started revamping my serve! Michael was super easy to work with and flexible with scheduling. He will be my go-to coach when I'm back in Sarasota!"

Sue C.

Adult player, visiting Sarasota

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I've never played tennis before?

Perfect. Beginners are welcome. We'll start with the fundamentals and build your game from the ground up with proper technique from day one.

Where are lessons held?

Lessons are held at public parks around Sarasota, including Potter Park and Arlington Park. Mornings (8:00am to 12:00pm) are preferred, with flexible scheduling available. We'll confirm the location when you book.

What's your cancellation policy?

Cancel with 48 hours notice or more for a full refund. Inside 24 hours, a $75 fee applies. Same-day cancellations and no-shows are charged the full session. For weather, we'll offer a makeup rather than a refund.

How does the 6-lesson package work?

The package is six one-hour private lessons for $570, which works out to $95 a lesson, valid for 12 months from purchase. We'll set a schedule that fits you. Regular weekly or biweekly sessions get the best results.