★★★★★
Thumbtack
“Yan is an amazing tennis coach! The lesson was fun and easy to follow, his tips are super clear, and he is very patient. I left the court feeling motivated and excited for the next session!”
Flavia P.
Notice to Clients
Due to personal matters, Coach Yan will be unavailable until at least November 3. All lessons during this period are on hold. We’ll post an update on this page as soon as we have a confirmed return date.
Yan currently has no access to his phone, so please don’t try to reach him directly. If you have any questions about bookings, scheduled lessons, or payments, text at (423) 384-9811.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. We look forward to seeing you back on the court soon.
Chicago private tennis coaching
Private Tennis Lessons in Chicago with Yan
- Former NCAA Division I Player
- 50+ Five-Star Reviews
- 5+ Years Coaching
- 250+ Players Coached
Focused sessions
Technical improvement
Consistent development
Beginner to competitive
Coaching style
Every session has a purpose.
I help players build cleaner technique, better footwork, and more reliable decision-making through structured private and semi-private tennis sessions.
The goal is not just to hit more balls. It is to leave each session with a clear technical focus, a simple plan, and a better understanding of how to improve.
- New players learning the game
- Adults returning to tennis
- Juniors building fundamentals
- Competitive players developing patterns
- Semi-private pairs who want structured sessions
Student reviews
Five-star feedback from Chicago players.
Students on Thumbtack and PlayYourCourt consistently point to clear instruction, patience, fast technical fixes, and lessons that are both productive and fun.
★★★★★
PlayYourCourt
“Yan is great. I was a total beginner when I started with him and he took me through the fundamentals patiently. I have improved so much since starting with him.”
Emily O.
★★★★★
Thumbtack
“Really good coach, he identified the mistakes with my form and helped me fix them from the first session. Already feel like my game has improved a ton since my first lesson with Yan.”
Aparna A.
★★★★★
PlayYourCourt
“Yan is a fantastic tennis instructor. He is able to see exactly what I am doing wrong and correct me. He is very experienced and has a real passion for tennis.”
Andrew L.
★★★★★
Thumbtack
“Absolutely fantastic. I am a complete novice so did not have much basis for comparison, but I recommend him to a friend who played varsity in HS, and she also loved him.”
Philip O.
★★★★★
PlayYourCourt
“Yan is a terrific coach. We have improved tremendously after only a few lessons, and are looking forward to the rest.”
William O.
Lesson packages
Choose the right amount of court time.
Lesson packages are shown for reference. Lessons and online booking are currently on hold.
Single lesson
$110/hr
A focused session, first lesson, or targeted tune-up.
5 hours
$525
Save $25
Getting started and building cleaner technical habits.
Most popular
10 hours
$1,000
Save $100
Consistent improvement, weekly accountability, and momentum.
15 hours
$1,425
Save $225
Competitive players and long-term development plans.
Lessons are currently on hold
Online booking is temporarily paused. We’ll post an update on this page as soon as we have a confirmed return date.
Text (423) 384-9811Common questions
Where do lessons take place? +
I coach at Grant/Roosevelt in the mornings and Skinner in the evenings and on weekends. I confirm court availability and any court fees before the session.
Do you coach beginners? +
Yes. With beginners, I focus on clean fundamentals, grip, contact point, spacing, and simple rally patterns.
Do you work with juniors? +
Yes. I structure junior lessons around fundamentals, discipline, footwork, and confidence on court.
Can lessons be semi-private? +
Yes. I offer semi-private lessons when the players have compatible goals and level.
Are court fees included? +
No. Court fees are not included in package pricing and may apply depending on location.
How do I reserve a package? +
Lessons and online booking are currently on hold. For questions about bookings, scheduled lessons, or payments, text (423) 384-9811. We’ll post an update on this page once we have a confirmed return date.
Better Today. Stronger Tomorrow.
We look forward to seeing you back on court.
Lessons are on hold for now. Please see the client update above for availability and contact information.