Serving Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Florida<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you’re picking up a racquet for the first time, returning to the game after years away, or looking to build greater confidence on the court, you’ll find thoughtful instruction, encouragement, and a welcoming place to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It’s Never Too Late to Fall in Love with Tennis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tennis is about far more than forehands and serves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It’s about discovering confidence, staying active, embracing new challenges, and finding a community that cheers you on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether your goal is to learn the fundamentals, improve your consistency, or simply enjoy another hour on the court, every lesson is designed around you. My teaching style is patient, encouraging, and individualized. Together, we’ll build your game one step at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After a difficult season in my own life, tennis became much more than exercise. It became a place where I rebuilt my confidence, challenged myself, made lifelong friends, and discovered a healthier, happier version of myself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I believe tennis has an incredible way of strengthening not only our bodies, but also our resilience, confidence, and joy. It’s never too late to discover what this game can give you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Learning something new as an adult takes courage. It also takes thoughtful instruction, genuine encouragement, and a teacher who knows how to break complex skills into manageable steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more than thirty years, teaching has been at the heart of my professional life. Alongside becoming a PTR Certified Tennis Instructor, I have built a career as a classical singer, college music professor, Director of Music and choir director, pianist, and private voice and piano instructor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Those experiences continue to shape the coach I am today. 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