Vlad Tubol

No two lessons are exactly the same.

With a beginner, we may spend more time on structured drills, fundamentals, and building comfort with the racket and ball. With a more experienced player, the lesson becomes more dynamic, with more live-ball work, point situations, and intensity.

One thing that is consistent is that we spend more time hitting than talking.

I believe players learn best by actually doing. I demonstrate rather than simply explain, use feel and imagery when it helps, and break things down mechanically when a player needs to understand exactly what is happening.

I also believe coaching should be honest. I’m not interested in giving fake praise or telling you something looks good when it doesn’t. I’ll give you honest feedback, explain what needs to improve, and then help you work on it.

Sometimes a player doesn’t need more drills—they need a different challenge. Sometimes they need to rebuild confidence. Sometimes they simply need a new goal.

If someone has been stuck at the same level or is starting to lose interest, I don’t believe in endlessly repeating the same lesson plan. I look at what the player actually wants from tennis and adjust the training around that goal.

With both juniors and adults, I try to create a relaxed environment from the beginning and build a genuine connection with the player. Confidence matters, especially when you're learning something new.

With juniors in particular, I want them to see what makes tennis special. I want them to enjoy the game, discover what they are capable of, and hopefully develop the same love for tennis that I have.