We would like to welcome Lydia W. from Decatur, Georgia 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 Lydia on board. If you live in Decatur, Georgia review Lydia 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 Decatur, Georgia with the addition of Lydia. Sign up with Lydia W. today!
About Lydia
Hi, my name is Lydia. I started playing tennis at 15 years old and entered tournaments at 18 years of age. As an Undergraduate at the University of Illinois, I played on my College Team. I graduated with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Physical Education in 1975 and took a teaching position at Thornton High School where I taught Tennis classes and coached the girls Tennis Team. I have completed in many tournaments in the Chicago area for years and eventually moved to Georgia to work on my PhD at the University of Georgia. I’ve given private lesson on and off, but have mainly been teaching Tennis as part of my teaching load at the Colleges/Universities where I have worked. (University of Central Arkansas, Spelman College, Atlanta Metropolitan College and most recently at Morehouse College (5 years – 2007-2012). I’ve also competed in ALTA when I first moved to Atlanta in 1998 with an A+ rating. I have a Doctorate in Kinesiology and Sports studies. I also have been competing in ou
r State Senior Olympics for the past nine years, placing first in my age group.
Teaching Experience: 38 years
Teaching Style
I have an open teaching style that allows students to explore the game of tennis at their own skill level for success and enjoyment. I modify the game (smaller court size and/or equipment) so that students can be successful and limit the skills that need perfecting according to the skill level. Competition with others at their own skill level is important and motivating. When students are having fun, they learn and improve. I emphasize consistency and repetition as well a perfect practice. Part of each lesson consist of drills, game play and endurance.
Hobbies
I am a Masters Track & Field Athlete, competing on the National Level. In over nine years of competing I have won over 550 medals. I am the founder of “Ambassadors for Senior Olympics,” and I give inspirational talks on staying fit and healthy with vigorous Physical activity and diet. I coach a 90 year old man, in Masters Track & Field and I started my own Masters Track team, “Atlanta Team Elite,” for athletes 30 and older. As a Physical Educator, I have taught most sports and play or compete in most sports i.e. Tennis, Swimming, golf, racquetball, table tennis, badminton, fencing etc.
