Although you can learn a lot about tennis by playing with a friend or taking a group class, nothing compares to a private lesson with a qualified coach.
An instructor’s undivided attention can give you the most detailed guidance so you can improve your skills better and faster. The fewer people on the court, the better your instruction. You get all the balls, specialized tips, and verbal cues designed for you.
The Paseo Club is a social club in the Santa Clarita Valley that offers tennis, pickleball, fitness, and swimming facilities. Although we have a complete tennis program, we are not the only local resource for finding private tennis lessons.
In this article, we share the benefits of private tennis lessons, who the local instructors are, their fees, and how to select the right coach for you.
What are the benefits of private tennis lessons?
Regardless of your age or years of experience, every tennis player can benefit from private tennis lessons — and the advantages to attending private tennis lessons are extensive.
- Go at your own pace
- Train for competitions
- Strengthen tactics and strategy
- Target specific areas of training
- Learn warm-up, cooldown, and mobility exercises
- Develop proper form for maximum power and execution
What are the costs of private tennis lessons in the Santa Clarita Valley?
Private lessons are more expensive than drills but can be more cost-effective in the long run. A few well-organized lessons can increase your learning process exponentially, saving you money and time. Instructors and facilities are listed in alphabetical order.
House of Tennis
House of Tennis is owned and operated by instructor David Schwartz. He teaches technique, assesses your racket, and evaluates your footwear to help you optimize your tennis experience. He will regrip or restring your racket if necessary. David’s lessons are taught on clay courts.
David has been teaching since 1994, so he has years of teaching experience under his belt. He teaches 30+ hours on the courts each week, offers online evaluations, email confirmation of appointments, and texts his junior clients to stay in touch. He teaches all ages and students of all abilities. Semi-private lessons are also available. He can be reached at (661) 644-5683 to answer questions and to book lessons.
Pricing: Call for information to learn about pricing.
The Paseo Club
The Paseo Club is a full-service social club that offers a comprehensive tennis program. They provide courts for drop-in and reserved play, tennis drills, tournaments, and private lessons. There are more than ten instructors available, so you can find a coach tailored to your goals and personality.
Membership to the club also gives you access to the pickleball courts, fitness classes, junior Olympic pool, cafe, clubhouse, and many social and charity events that happen throughout the year.
Pricing: Private tennis lesson costs depend on your instructor. The fees are between $65-95 per hour-long lesson.
Shenelle Trujillo
Shenelle Trujillo has played tennis for sixteen years, including at a college level. She has taught youth, adults, and seniors for six years. She likes to help her clients develop skills in ball placement, footwork, technique, and mental toughness.
Shenelle is known to be a friendly coach who is great at meeting her clients wherever they are and helping customize their training based on their goals. She teaches at Valencia Heritage Park, Northpark Courts, Northbridge Park Tennis Courts, and other local venues. Shenelle also teaches semi-private lessons with groups of two or four.
Pricing: Private lessons are purchased in packages of six sessions or more.
- 6-Pack $492 ($82/hour)
- 12-Pack $948 ($79/hour)
- 20-Pack $1500 ($75/hour)
Solution Tennis
Solution Tennis is led by the knowledgeable instructor, Matt Whitehead. He offers after-school lessons, programs for homeschooled children, camps, private lessons, and more.
He offers specialized tools and techniques to help you improve your game. He records you doing drills so he can analyze your method and make corrections accordingly. He also emphasizes strengthening your mental game through problem-solving, visualization, and personalization. He specializes in beginner and advanced players.
Pricing: Private lessons are $90 per hour-long class.
.jpeg?width=375&height=269&name=compressed807B4F16-C5E9-4FAD-9B5A-655EC32C2A60%20(1).jpeg)
Selecting the right tennis coach for you
Taking private tennis lessons is a way to invest in yourself and your skills. It can help you to refine your technique, develop more power, minimize your chance of injury, and become a more formidable player on the court.
Meet or talk with multiple coaches before hiring one. Ask them about their history in playing and teaching, their philosophy, certification, where they offer lessons and their fees.
When you hire a coach, you not only get a hitting partner and instructor, but you also gain a resource for learning about tennis activities in your area. A coach is often the first to know about tennis events, socials, and playing opportunities— all benefits of private tennis lessons.
If you want to join a tennis community with club amenities, then the Paseo Club may be just what you are looking for. With tennis and pickleball courts, a junior Olympic pool, fitness classes, and gym facilities, there are several ways to be active and fit. The cafe, childcare, and spa just make your visit to the club that much more enjoyable.
Schedule a tour of the Paseo Club to learn more. You can visit all parts of the club, meet instructors, and get all your questions answered.
