Private Junior Tennis Lessons in Oakland
Beginner-friendly coaching for kids and developing juniors who want faster improvement than crowded group clinics.
Intro Junior Lesson — $70
- Assess technique, movement, and ball control
- Get to know coach and teaching style
- Discuss goals and long-term development plan
- Ideal for kids building strong fundamentals
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
Clear Development Pathways
A Clear Path to Better Tennis
Every junior develops at a different pace. Forefront Tennis helps players build stronger technique, movement, confidence, and match skills through a structured progression—from early rally skills to competitive point play and performance development.
Foundation Stage (UTR 1.0–2.0)
Build clean technique, contact quality, spacing, movement fundamentals, shot tolerance and confidence rallying with consistency.
Development Stage (UTR 2.0–3.0)
Continue evolving technique to a power shot, better directional control, improved movement patterns, and develop matchplay and tournament competition.
Competitive Growth (UTR 3.0–4.5)
Refine technique, develop a weapon, improve intentionality, strategy & tactics, begin addressing mental issues; basic conditioining, develop power and aggressor mindset, and more high performance drills.
Performance Training (UTR 4.5–6.5)
Shore up any holes, clear playing identity and weapons, higher-level tennis IQ and athletic ability with collegiate level conditioning & strength training.
Why Forefront for Juniors
Our Personalized Coaching Sets Us Apart
Families usually pick us because they want faster progress and a better learning option for their child. We create a personalized development plan for your junior.
- More individual attention than typical group clinics
- Strong insights on mechanics and movement
- Training tailored to age, level, and goals
- More effective results than most club and group offerings
- Experience in the USTA high performance pathway
Broad Options for Development
From lessons to USTA team participation to junior tournaments where progress can be assessed, we offer end-to-end options for development.
Training Options
Junior Tennis Development Options
Players improve fastest with consistent training. These monthly options support different levels of commitment while keeping scheduling flexible.
First Trial Assessment
$70
45-minute introductory session
A focused first session to assess technique, movement, athletic readiness, and fit before committing to ongoing coaching.
Private Coaching Session
$120
60-minute private lesson
Maximum flexibility for juniors who want individualized technical coaching, movement training, and match preparation without package commitment.
4-Lesson Pack
$440
$110 per session • use within 60 days
Our most popular option for families seeking consistent coaching, repetition, and measurable improvement over several weeks.
8-Lesson Performance Pack
$840
$105 per session • use within 90 days
Best value for committed juniors pursuing sustained development with greater scheduling flexibility and long-term coaching continuity.
Payments and scheduling typically happen by the 10th the month before to lock in our preferred teaching court.
Looking for a Better Junior Development Path?
If your child has outgrown clinics and random play, and would benefit from individualized coaching that delivers better insights and faster results, we encourage you to try us out.