Adult Tennis Lessons at Montclair Village (Oakland/Piedmont/Berkeley)
We offer private and semi-private tennis lessons for adults committed to seeing real improvement through ongoing training over at least a short stretch of time — the only real way to get there. In addition to advanced beginners and intermediates, we help advanced players through high performance rallying and drilling.
Adult Evaluation Session — $70
- Evaluate fit and chemistry with Coach Ray
- Coach's assessment and example of teaching style
- Individualized progressions and drills specific to your needs
- Discussion of options for continued improvement
Google Reviews
"Coach Ray tailors lessons to each athlete's needs and adjusts quickly based on what's working. He's very good at identifying technique corrections and uses specific drills that actually help fix problem areas. My daughter's improvement has been exponential since working with him. Ray offers great value for the area — I would absolutely recommend him!"
— Stephanie Buddy
"Coach Ray has been a fantastic instructor for our twin daughters. His thoughtful coaching and helpful insights really boosted their confidence and skills on the court. We're thrilled to share that both girls made their high school tennis team this year, thanks in part to his support. Highly recommend!"
— Glennie Kramer-Baker
"Coach Ray is a top notch athlete and teacher. He is a keen observer of technical issues and able to make corrections that work. Highly recommended for all levels!"
— Lori Silver
Why Forefront Tennis
Raise Your Ceiling
You don't have to belong to a club to get great coaching, and even many club members enjoy our highly insightful coaching. We are a fit for committed beginners, intermediates and advanced players who are ready to invest in some short to long-term continued improvement.
Faster Progress Than DIY and Clinics
Bad habits are very hard to break in tennis and require even more reps. DIY online is useful but generic, conflicting and confusing --there is no substitute for a good coach that has worked it out themselves.
Training Built Around the Individual
For us, each person is unique and needs individualized feedback and attention --that is where coaching is an art on top of a system. Many things must be considered in dispensing advice and teaching others, from goals, committment level, budget and athletic level.
Training Options
Adult Tennis Development Options
Adults improve fastest with consistent repetition and individualized coaching. These monthly options support different levels of commitment while keeping scheduling flexible.
Initial Evaluation
$70/45-min
Private evaluation session
A focused evaluation to assess your current level and technique, and confirm fit for our coaching.
Standard Rate
$110/hour
60-minute private lesson • court fees included
Maximum flexibility for adults who want personalized coaching without committing to a package.
4 Sessions in a Month
$105/hour
Priority Manual Scheduling
Best for adults who want consistent coaching, better technique, and visible improvement over several weeks.
Semi-Private Rate
$150/hour ($75/person)
Best Value
Our semi-private offering also offers plenty of tailored instruction for each person and individual progression work. Rallying may be with instructor or participants.
Ready to Improve Your Tennis Game?
If you are an adult player in the Inner East Bay area looking to get back into playing, improve your results and have more confidence, we can help.