We would like to welcome Michael D. from Lake Leelanau, MI, 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 Michael on board. If you live in Lake Leelanau, MI, review Michael’s qualifications, teaching experience and hobbies below to see if they would be the right pro for you. Again, we are happy to expand our tennis lesson services in Lake Leelanau, MI, with the addition of Michael. Sign up with Michael D. today!
About Michael
One of seven children who were all tennis players, I developed a love for the game as a child. I attended college on a tennis scholarship then started a career as a school teacher. During the last 22 years of being a teacher, I have relocated to Leland, Michigan, where I am the director of tennis for the Leland Country Club, a private club with more than 700 members. During the school year, I also teach tennis, primarily for the Mardy Fish Foundation, where I am the head tennis pro. Besides tennis, I am also a nationally ranked table tennis player. I have two children, who are both tennis players, and an 85-year-old mother, who plays tennis three times a week.
Teaching Experience: 35 years
Teaching Style
I specialize in teaching young children the game of tennis. I make it fun for them and teach them skills along the way. With more experienced juniors and adults, I ask them what they want from their tennis lesson, and go from there. My group lessons are quite popular. I have a game-based philosophy of teaching as opposed to drill-based, but if a client wants to drill, I’ll drill.
Hobbies
Table Tennis (quite good at it), Golf (not so good, but fun)
