At the heart of my coaching is a commitment to continuous education and experience. As a certified coach through PTR (Professional Tennis Registry) and PPR (Professional Pickleball Registry), I’m constantly learning and evolving to bring the best to my players. I believe in building tennis players, not just lesson takers. Tennis is more than a sport—it teaches independence, resilience, and problem-solving. Tennis is a very well rounded sport and quoting Tom Gullikson a tennis player needs to be physically fit, technically sound, tactically wise, and mentally tough. Two sentences guide my coaching approach: "Play tennis, not tennis strokes." – Tom Gullikson "Teach the Why, then the How." - PTR International Conference (Italian Federation Method) Every player is unique. There is not a magic recipe to become a great tennis player—it requires adaptability and creativity. My goal is to develop “Universal Players” * who can adapt to any situation before specializing. I focus on communication by asking questions rather than giving answers. This helps players step out of their comfort zones and learn to solve problems independently, just like they’ll need to do in real matches—and in life.