Looking For A Tennis Coach

[lucy02612]

I am a new in Bangkok and live in Sukhumvit area. I would like to have a tennis lesson.

would you give me any suggetions to find a good coach or a tennis court (they might have a English speaking coach..?)

Thanks a lot.

[paulfr]

If you go to one of the public tennis courts, they have

Thai men there who are called "knockers" who can hit

with you. But they are not certified coaches even if they say they are.

But some of them are fairly good and can give a beginner

some tips. Santisook on Soi 38 has a few good ones.

The new club down Rama 3 Soi 64 has some real tennis teachers.

It is called LeSmash Club. It is likely to become private soon although

they should still give lessons to non members too.

Pyramid Tennis Academy in Lat Krabang out Route 7 near the

new airport has 12 courts and the teachers there should be

fairly good I would think.

PM me if you want more info.

Edited December 13, 2009 by paulfr

[mauiguy90]

Timo is a German-Thai tennis professional who speaks English fluently. He teaches tennis at Sukhumvit 38, closeby to the Santisuk tennis courts at a place called Sunshine apartments. He is one of the nicest guys you will meet and is an excellent instructor, although his hourly rates are a bit high (unless you do a group lesson). His number is 084-671-8478.

[javi005]

Hi, my name is Gabriel Hernandez, i'm the Head Coach at LeSmashClub, to open soon (2nd. week of January), althought, like paulfr said, now is also available for non-members to rent a court. Now i'm outside the country but i'll be back for the 1st. days of Jan, so you are very welcome to come around anytime, for all kind of lessons, from ladies groups, individuals, etc...Everybody else is also welcome to come around and have a look at the new facility.

[lucy02612]

If you go to one of the public tennis courts, they have

Thai men there who are called "knockers" who can hit

with you. But they are not certified coaches even if they say they are.

But some of them are fairly good and can give a beginner

some tips. Santisook on Soi 38 has a few good ones.

The new club down Rama 3 Soi 64 has some real tennis teachers.

It is called LeSmash Club. It is likely to become private soon although

they should still give lessons to non members too.

Pyramid Tennis Academy in Lat Krabang out Route 7 near the

new airport has 12 courts and the teachers there should be

fairly good I would think.

PM me if you want more info.

Dear Paul,

thank you very for your reply and info.

i'll contact them~; )

[lucy02612]

Timo is a German-Thai tennis professional who speaks English fluently. He teaches tennis at Sukhumvit 38, closeby to the Santisuk tennis courts at a place called Sunshine apartments. He is one of the nicest guys you will meet and is an excellent instructor, although his hourly rates are a bit high (unless you do a group lesson). His number is 084-671-8478.

it's quite close to my place. thank you for your reply.

I will make a call and ask for some info.

thank you~~; )

[lucy02612]

Hi, my name is Gabriel Hernandez, i'm the Head Coach at LeSmashClub, to open soon (2nd. week of January), althought, like paulfr said, now is also available for non-members to rent a court. Now i'm outside the country but i'll be back for the 1st. days of Jan, so you are very welcome to come around anytime, for all kind of lessons, from ladies groups, individuals, etc...Everybody else is also welcome to come around and have a look at the new facility.

Dear Gabriel Hernandez,

thank you for your reply.

but I think that it could be a bit long trip to get there from my place, Sukhumvit..; (

[FM505]

Hi Lucy,

Check out bangkoktennis.net for other players at your skill level. If you need more names, let me know... I can send them to you.

Regards,

Frank