We would like to welcome Nikolina T. from Ithaca, NY, to the MyTennisLessons team. We pride ourselves on bringing on not only quality instructors, but quality people as well, which is why we are so excited to have Nikolina on board. If you live in Ithaca, NY, review Nikolina’s qualifications, teaching experience, and hobbies below to see if she would be the right pro for you. Again, we are happy to expand our tennis lesson services in Ithaca, NY, with the addition of Nikolina. Sign up with Nikolina T. today!
About Nikolina
I have been involved in tennis my entire life. I started practicing in my homeland Croatia when I was only 5 years old. I have competed in many domestic and international tournaments during my junior career. I was a member of the Croatian National Team for two years, and won the second place in the European National Championship. During my junior years I was constantly among top 10 players in Croatia. After my professional career I started working with my coach at his tennis academy. I worked with him for two years before moving to the United States, where I continued to play on a varsity team. Currently I am a senior at Cornell University and this semester I have stayed committed to tennis: this summer I coached a recreational tennis player and helped organize an ATP tournament in Croatia.
Teaching Experience: 3 years
Teaching Style
Even though I enjoy coaching a group of young players, I love individual lessons because that is how I practiced when I was a player. The things that I emphasize vary from a player to a player. For example, younger players need to work more on technique while older players should focus on a game strategy. My lessons vary depending on time constraints. If I have only 10 days with one player I like to focus on a few important things and really working hard on improving them rather then doing “everything and nothing.” Therefore, given my long tennis experience I am confident I can structure lessons according to everyone’s needs and give personalized advice to each player.
Hobbies
Horseback riding, running and yoga are my three essentials next to tennis. I listen to clubby house, deep house and progressive house music. I have a strong interest in contemporary art.
