We would like to welcome Christopher P. from Florence, NJ, to the MyTennisLessons team. We pride ourselves on bringing on not only quality coaches, but quality people as well, which is why we are so excited to have Christopher on board. If you live in Florence, NJ, review Christopher’s qualifications, teaching experience and hobbies below to see if he would be the right pro for you. Again, we are happy to expand our tennis lesson services in Florence, NJ, with the addition of Christopher. Sign up with Christopher P. today!
About Christopher
Hi, my name is Christopher. Looking at my stats for the number of years I have played and coached may turn off a lot of people and have them question if I’m a valuable coach. Well let me fill you in quickly. I played sports my entire life. I started with basketball but soon noticed I was enjoying soccer more. In sixth grade I decided to go full fledged into soccer in hopes I could one day get a college scholarship. While playing on a very competitive team for soccer, my middle school gym teacher started telling me how I should learn to play tennis and play for his high school team when I get older. I decided to teach myself for the next two years in hopes I could play varsity tennis for my high school. Once high school approached I noticed how my soccer coach had little knowledge on how to teach a young student of the game and after being a starting varsity soccer player my freshman year, I decided to pursue tennis. That same year I played no. 1 singles for my tennis team. Since I w
as initially self taught, I had a lot of mechanical problems with my strokes so it was an uphill battle to learn all I could before college. I’m sorry if this is a long story but in the end I ended up playing Division I tennis for Rider University, which is where I am currently playing. Why is this story important? It’s important because I understand how to build and develop a junior player in a far shorter time than most coaches. I do not waste your time and I have an eye for form like no other. I have watched thousands of hours of footage on form and can teach anyone how to hit with the same fundamentals as the top pros. I understand how to use small progressions in building a player and also have experience with working both on the mental game along with the physical one as well. In conclusion I’m a very energetic and passionate coach that will push your junior to become her or his very best. I am compassionate but I will drill them like they’ve never been drilled before.
Teaching Experience: 2 years
Teaching Style
I don’t just drill, I teach. Anyone can throw a ball and say hit it, but it’s how a coach gets him to hit it that matters. There is a physicality to the game, but it’s far harder to train the mind. If a player can get their form and mind straight the easiest thing is to get match fit. Form is a priority and everything else comes after.
Hobbies
I play soccer, piano, guitar and do a little bit of stock investing as well.
