Great small group (max 6) tennis instruction at a reasonable price. I like how the instructors focus on a mix of warm ups, drills and live playing (though sometimes it would be nicer to have more specific skill drills vs 1:1 practice with a partner). The instructors give tailored advice based on what you need to work on and they're very friendly / don't scold you if your learning curve is steeper than others, which really encourages me to keep coming back. I'm really glad I found this organization - I've thoroughly enjoyed my membership and plan to continue. read more

Played live ball with Westside Tennis on a weekly basis for about a year and a half and always had a great time! Coaches Evan and Dean were both knowledgable and made every session fun. Highly recommend for anyone in the area or who can make it out read more

A fantastic tennis organization! I do at least one clinic a week, often twice a week. The instructors are fantastic and I've joined a great community of players. Whether you're new to the sport or have been playing for awhile, there are great classes for players at every level. I highly recommend checking them out. read more

Love their classes! Alex is a wonderful coach -super patient and gives great feedback.

I am a uspta professional from the San Francisco Bay Area with over 20 years of teaching experience. Also have a top 50 ranking in the USTA over 40 division. I cam down to LA to play a couple of tournaments and decided to try Westside tennis. My goal was yi simply get my timing down. What I received from both of the pros I worked with exceeded my expectations to an astonishing degree. Mike has assembled a team of international pros so accomplished and skilled at their craft that you will be hard pressed to receive instruction on particular with the westside experience at any of the finest facilities in the country. I left both sessions with a much better understanding of my court positioning, stroke production, and even mental preparation. I'm quite frankly blown away. Truly 5 out of 5 stars. read more

Westside Tennis is great, I highly recommend them for all skill levels! The coaches are fantastic, my tennis game exponentially improved since I joined! Also you get to meet great people and have solid exercise while having fun on the court. read more

I picked up a racket for the first time in my life in October and in November I started with the beginner clinic at WestSide. Now it's a weekly occurrence and I look forward to class each week where I get to play one of the most fun sports there is! If you're lucky enough to get into Matt's class not only will you have fun and laugh, but you'll learn the mechanics of how to play the game at better levels. He spends the time really teaching you how to work on the skills to improve and identifies what you're doing incorrectly that needs to be changed. Highly recommend - find the coach that's right for you and have fun!! read more

I've never played tennis before and didn't know where to start and what to do. Just a thought of learning how to play was quite intimidating for me! Regardless my skepticism and fear, I decided to give it a try, because I wanted to be able to play with my friends - most of them play tennis well. Mike and I met in person on tennis courts in Colorado Center and our personalities clicked right away. I intuitively knew that he would be the right person to learn from! As of now, I've been talking private lessons with Mike once a week for the past couple months. He teaches me fundamentals- backhand, forehand, serving, moving around the court, positioning my body in relation to the ball. Mike is very competent and very precise in his instructions. Also, he has a very keen eye and gives me thorough tips on how to improve my technique. Mike is very present and patient with me, which is important for a beginner in my opinion. On top of that, he is an open-minded and kind-hearted person and I highly enjoy my time on the court with him! I always look forward to the next session with Mike. Can't wait to finally be able to play like a pro and beat my boyfriend :) read more

I have had an amazing experience at Westside Tennis. The staff is very professional and the clinics are so much fun. Everyone is inclusive so you feel welcome right away. I highly recommend playing here if you are looking to play tennis! read more

My daughters are both junior tournament players and whenever we can get down to the Westside we always set a time for them to hit and train with Coach Mike. Outstanding work habits, terrific attitude , and a true professional. I have met a lot of tennis pros in Southern California, but very few carry Coach Mike's tremendous attention to detail and his thirst for better ways to teach. He obviously does what he loves for a living and it shows. read more

I am a big fan of Westside Tennis. The coaches are great and provide just enough instruction/tips to help you improve your playing skills while still keeping the clinic moving and fun for all participants. As I take the Intermediate clinics 3-5 times per week, I've played with most all of the instructors and each has their own special qualities that make it enjoyable and competitive. I've been with Westside coming up on a year and have seen my game improve greatly. read more

Excellent coaches and tennis instructions. Very professional and easy to work with. I would definitely utilize again when in the area.

I have been working with Coach Mike for over a year and I can't tell you how pleased I am with my Westside Tennis experience. I have worked with many different tennis coaches in the past and I really feel that Coach Mike is a level above the others. First of all he will email you a personalized review after each lesson, letting you know your positives and also things that he thinks you need to work on. His overall temperament and approach to tennis make you enjoy the game much more. He is very easygoing and will tailor every lesson to the needs of his clients, rather than some coaches who approach each lesson with the same rigid systematic approach that can be intimidating and take the fun out of tennis. I have seen all age ranges of people working with him. I have even brought my brother and father (as I come from a big tennis family) along for a group lesson with Coach Mike and they were impressed. Most importantly Mike is easily accessible by email or phone and can be very flexible with scheduling. Overall if you are looking for a great coach and fun tennis experience in the West Los Angeles area, then you should definitely try out Westside Tennis. read more

Mike is a great tennis instructor. Most people in here are very nice and friendly. Mike gave me the clear and scientific tennis instructions during liveball and private lessons. I enjoy playing tennis in here very much! read more

Westside Tennis and coach Mike are a one of a kind personalized company. Coach Mike has a higher teaching capability than any other instructors I've known. Mike and his staff are extremely friendly and are able to really understand your game. Mike has watched, distinguished and corrected big to small imperfections in my form, which has made a huge difference. Within a year I've learned so much, which is why I have continued working with the Westside Tennis team for the past few years. I've had great experiences with many of his staff members and I highly recommend. read more

I just started playing tennis again after 15 years or so, and Mike has been (an continues to be) an amazing coach. He is very patient and coaches without making you feel overwhelmed. I can feel the progress I am making, and am having so much fun along the way... I would recommend him to anyone at any level and age! read more

I actually met Mike before I knew he was a tennis instructor. I was looking to get back into tennis after playing quite a bit when I was younger. So I called him up and we have been working together twice a week for a couple of months now. With Mike's instruction my swing came back within 3 sessions. I couldn't believe it. The level at which I am making progress to me is quite impressive. Mike focuses heavily technique and allows you to learn at your own pace. Hes patient, encouraging and uses a wide variety of drills and methods to help keep things fresh and fun. I know most people probably use instruction for their children but hes great with adults too. Thanks to Mike my passion for tennis has been renewed! read more

I'm often in Santa Monica for work and am always looking for places to workout. I've done a private tennis session with Mike and 2 of his pros. These guys are top notch!! You can tell that Mike really takes the time to train his staff because they are very attentive, polite and extremely professional. My game has improved dramatically the past couple months. I also had a chance to try the TXT class and that was a fantastic workout! I'm a member for life. A+++ for Westside Tennis! read more

When I am in Santa Monica, I love training with Mike and his team. Mike is extremely knowledgeable and the best tennis instructor I know. He has been doing this for many years and it shows. The level of knowledge far exceeds any other pros I've worked with. I played tennis in high school and college, and I've never had a teacher like Coach Mike. I also highly recommend his TXT class. It's a blend of strength training and tennis drills; a great challenge for players of all levels! I will keep coming back to Westside Tennis. read more

I love Westside Tennis! The coaches are amazing, the Live Ball clinic is the best and the other players are strong and have a great enthusiasm for the sport. If you have been playing tennis regularly or are getting back into it Westside Tennis is the best place to improve your game and have fun. I have been a client for almost 2 years and this is the best group and classes I have found in LA. read more

I have been to a couple of Westside Tennis's beginner classes and they are great! They are a perfect class for someone who has never played before or for someone looking to get back into tennis after not playing for a while. The last time I played tennis was about 10 years ago. This was a great way for me to get back into the swing of things. Mike taught the classes I have attended so far and he is able break down all of the grips and mechanics so well! Even when I played a while back I didn't even know the technical terms he was teaching. It was also nice to play with other beginners and not thoroughly embarrass myself! Most of the students are around the same level and Mike pays equal attention to everyone, making sure we all have it down. I have really enjoyed myself so much that this has inspired me to play more. I am now taking private lessons too so I can really get a handle on my practice! read more

Awesome classes and awesome people. Mike is a great instructor - I go consistently twice a week and wish I could go more.

I have never pushed my 12-year old daughter into any activity until I decided it would be really valuable for her to learn to play tennis ... a life skill. She started working with Coach Mike just under a year ago, and rapidly morphed from being resistant, to cautiously interested to fully engaged and enthusiastic. Coach Mike is the first male teacher that she has ever warmed up to and I love watching them together. He is patient, funny, kind AND firm - just the right balance for a pre-adolescent girl. Her tennis has come on in leaps and bounds and I am thrilled that she still looks forward to her lessons. Next step is finding good tennis partners to really play with and put all those great lessons into practice :) I wish my knees would allow me to go back to having my own lessons with him, as I did love playing that game for many, many years. read more

My husband and I and two of our friends have been doing group lessons with Mike and we love it! While my husband and I had taken a tennis class in college, we learned more from Mike in a few weeks than we did from our class. He explains things really well and we already are loving playing tennis significantly more than we did before. I honestly can't imagine a better coach than Mike at Westside Tennis. If you're thinking about taking lessons--are a beginner or just want to improve or skills--I HIGHLY recommend Westside Tennis. read more

Coach Mike has been working with my two boys, ages 8 and 10, for the past year. He is an amazing coach! He is able to break down strokes and teach it to them in a way they are able to understand. He is easy going, yet focused. Since starting with him, my boys have improved by leaps and bounds. They love going to their lesson! He is so supportive of my boys and of myself as a parent navigating the emotional roller coaster of a child starting out in competitive tennis. We are so happy and lucky to have found him! read more

A strong instructor is someone who can develop skill while building confidence irrespective of the level of talent of the student. Mike achieves this through an expert knowledge of the sport and a relaxed and personable style that engages all his clients. Whether you are a beginner or a veteran looking to shore up your game, Mike and his team can match your experience level and provide quality instruction which is well worth the money. read more

Coach Mike is awesome with my 6 year old son. He is patient and professional. Trying to find a sport my son would stick with has not been easy. I am writing this review to let others know how pleased I am with the lessons my son is receiving with Coach Mike of Westside Tennis. He makes his lessons entertaining but yet systematic. My son is having great success and showing tremendous improvement and we owe this all to Coach Mike. I look forward to my son's continuous progress. read more

I used to play tennis and was looking to get back into it. In the process, I learned that it's not that easy to find a good tennis coach. There are lots of people online who advertise tennis lessons at a discounted price, but don't measure up when it comes to results. I tried a variety of coaches and can say with certainty that Mike at Westside Tennis is the real deal. Not only is he an amazing athlete in his own right, he is also one of the kindest and most genuine people I know. Mike is an expert tennis player who possesses a rare combination of patience, encouragement, and precision in his teaching style. I've tried both the private lessons and the group classes at Westside Tennis and have found the level of instruction as well as the caliber of players to be superb. I highly recommend Mike at Westside Tennis, whether you're a new player starting out or an experienced player looking for an opportunity to improve with quick results. He is truly invested in the success of his clients. read more