Wednesday, November 8, 2023


SUMMER TIME DEAL


IM WORKING EVENING CLASSES AGAIN
10AM TO 9PM MONDAY TO THURSDAY


600.00 for 6 lessons 1 or 2 people
$800.00 for 10 lessons 1 or 2 people
$1400.00 for 20 lessons 1 or 2 people

1 HOUR LESSONS $170.00 INCLUDES 1 OR 2   
PEOPLE
Weekend availability 9am to 1pm
Generals Residence, Fort Mason pitt

(Nothing open until SEP 2024
Best to reserve a spot know



    NO EXPIRATION DATE ON LESSONS
    NO CANCELLATION POLICY ALSO                NO REFUNDS            



COACH  MCCLAIN 
415-410-8067



                                  




NO EXP DATE ON LESSONS
NO CANCELLATION POLICY (THINGS POP UP)
 

           
  • Matthew T.
  • San Francisco, CA
  •  0 friends
  •  8 reviews
  •  1 photo
5.0 star rating
11/13/2014

I cant say more about the man in the city that just knows how to break down every stroke, peace by peace, I'm the wife of Matthew, so I don't write a lot of reviews, he's taking lessons from someone else on yelp, that is very good, but I'm very competitive and I want to kick my husbands tale:) what I like most about Coach is this, he's very friendly easy to talk to, sometimes I may just want to take time out to talk about my life problem's and coach is always   very attentive , its one thing to have a coach that you cant wait to play tennis with, but its another thing to have a coach that knows when your having a bad day, and just need a moment to vent, playing with my husband is wonderful, but he hits the ball a little to hard for me, I'm a beginner, what coach does, he hits the ball so easy, and he always tells me get the racket back, don't worry if it bounces once or twice, just get the racket back and move your feet to the ball.
Well that makes it so easy for me, because he hits it softly and it gives me time to work on my stroke, I hope to one day be able to hit it hard, but Coach Mcclain, tells me just work on your technique, and have fun and it will all come into play, yes I do pay more then my husband does for a private lessons $80.00 an hr, can seem like a lot of money, but I would rather pay more money and learn twice as much as someone that pays $40.00 an hr, coach Mcclain breaks down all the strokes, and when I hit balls over the fence which is not so much any more, he feeds me another ball , so that I don't think about it, he probably doesn't know I realize that , I think when your looking for a coach, one of the most important things to look for is a friendly patient coach, and someone that not yelling at you, like my coach did in PE  class in highschool, that's why I never wanted to play again, the PE  teacher just kept yelling at me, watch the ball, coach Mcclain is very gentle and kind, and I must add very professional, when we have a lesson schedule for 7am he's sitting on the courts at 6;45am he's never late, and as a working professional, I really appreciate that, thank you coach Mcclain

I look forward to my next lesson, if your looking for a coach that can help you improve your game, and has loads of patient, you will not be sorry, now I cant wait to kick my husband's tail

Cathy Taylor      






Johannes F.
  • Johannes F.
  • San Francisco, CA
  •  0 friends
  •  4 reviews
5.0 star rating
3/12/2018

Coach McClain is the perfect guy if you're looking for someone fun, skilled and down-to-earth to help you get into tennis. My friend and I've been taking lessons with him for a few months and we've both noticed our technique improving and that playing tennis on our own is becoming a lot of fun.

Coach also has a fantastic sense of humor. We have the most random hilarious conversations on the court. Coach loves talking shit about how we're getting old and are the reason rents are going up (we're both 26 and work in tech); all of it is in good spirit and obviously makes playing way more entertaining!

We play doubles fairly frequently and get excited whenever we get a lead on him. He'll often let us get a few points ahead and then absolutely destroy us with some absurd shots. You know it's going to be a great day whenever we can return even one of those. Few things are more fun than winning a game against coach. Even losing games is a blast!

Coach is really an extraordinary guy and I hope to keep practicing with him for a while even after I'm fine playing solo!     










Lesley G.
  • Lesley G.
  • Knoxfield, Australia
  •  92 friends
  •  1 review
  •  1 photo
5.0 star rating
8/21/2016

I'm from Australia, came to San Francisco for a holiday and wanted some tennis coaching.

Really enjoyed my lesson with coach McClain, he gave specific instructions to help me improve.
Most of all I had a super fun time!

Thank you for fitting me in to your busy schedule, really appreciate it!   







Claudia O.
  • Claudia O.
  • San Francisco, CA
  •  70 friends
  •  111 reviews
  •  23 photos
5.0 star rating
8/7/2011   Updated review

I took my first lesson with McClain the other day and it was fantastic. I had NO back hand when I walked onto the court and now I feel like I have the skills to build a great back hand. I can't wait to take more lessons. McClain is a super nice person and is clearly the best tennis instructor in SF. If you are serious about tennis, you need to call McClain.  








      

Graham G.
  • Graham G.
  • San Francisco, CA
  •  0 friends
  •  5 reviews
5.0 star rating
1/20/2011

I've been a student of Mcclain's for a few years and I highly recommend him! He has a great instinct for how to analyze your strengths and weaknesses and then explain how to improve your game in small, manageable steps. He's also very personable and always makes you feel comfortable and happy to be on the court. I look forward to every lesson and enjoy them thoroughly. Two thumbs up!      












Aristotle S.
  • Aristotle S.
  • San Francisco, CA
  •  23 friends
  •  15 reviews
5.0 star rating
10/4/2010

Okay, there are a lot of positive reviews about this guy, so I'll continue to take more lessons and try to find out some flaws.  He focuses on technique which is key, because I have none and the results you'll see with the first lesson.  My two handed backhand was none existent, well it went from a soap bubble return to an actual volley.   He deserves some stars for that.

Green eyes? I thought this guy was a chump for wearing contacts trying to impress the ladies, but they are real deal he says.  Plus, this old man has a forehand stoke that's impossible to hit.  By impossible I mean give me a few months.  Till then wait for my next review. Cheers.      









  • Alexandru C.
    • Alexandru C.
    • Mountain View, CA
    •  103 friends
    •  5 reviews
    5.0 star rating
    9/18/2010

    I started taking lessons with Coach McClain to improve my technique and he's been doing a wonderful job with that. He's patient, observant and jumps in at the right moment to correct a mistake in my game. He's also repetitive if he notices the same mistake, which is really great because if I make a mistake when I'm not training with him I can already hear his words in my head. I think that's a great coaching technique!

    All in all, I just wanted to give him a thumbs up and recommend him to everyone out there looking to pick up where they left off, or just picking up this beautiful sport altogether. He'll be a great coach and he'll help you coach yourself!       


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  •   Elizabeth W.

    • Elizabeth W.
    • San Francisco, CA
    •  0 friends
    •  1 review
    5.0 star rating
    7/6/2009

    The last time I played tennis was back in high school during a summer more than 10 years ago.  The coach thought I could never play because my hand-eye coordination was amongst the bottom of the pack.  To my delighted surprise and excitement, McClain instilled confidence in me again and I've been able to not only hit the ball but have a fun time!!  Taking lessons from McClain is definitely one of my best investments I've made, and I wish I had found McClain earlier.  Having the right person to patiently show you and give you the pointers really made a difference.  McClain is very observant and it wasn't before long that he noted my eyes weren't following the tennis ball.
























Friday, September 8, 2023

END OF SUMMER PROMOTIONAL PACKAGE DEAL












6 LESSONS  $700.00  1 OR 2 PEOPLE
10 LESSONS $1000.00 1 OR 2 PEOPLE

LESSONS NEVER EXPIRE, NO CANCELLATION POLICY, THINGS POP UP

   TEXR OR CALL, NO EMAIL
415-410-8067

Friday, August 26, 2022

SUMMER TIME SPECIAL PROMOTION

SUMMER TIME SPECIAL EXPIRED


















$170.00 PRIVATE LESSON
$600.00 FOR 6 LESSONS 1 OR 2 PEOPLE
$850.00 FOR 10 LESSONS 1 OR 2 PEOPLE
MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE AUG 30TH
OFFER EXPIRES
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TEACHING SAME STYLE FOR MANY YEARS, THIS CLIP WAS13 YEARS AGO WHEN I WAS YOUNG, :)  BUT SAME TEACHING STYLE, (SCRATCH THE BACK TECHNIQUE) 
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my schedule
tues to friday 10am to 3pm Margaret hayward playground
street (turk and laguna)

weekends 
fort mason
franklin and Macarthur  9am to 1pm

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Sunday, February 7, 2021

Come Join my Tennis academy of Happy Students

$170.00 an hr 1 or 2 people
package deals
$700.00 for 7 lessons
$1000.00 for 10 lessons
$1800.00 for 20 lessons
1 or 2 people



2007 explaining forehand volley

2004 explaining backhand grip
MLK courts in Sausalito

2017 dolores park

2019 Alamo Square Park


2019 couples day

hayes valley playground











Cross Streets Turk And Laguna
MARGARET HAYWARD PLAYGROUND
TUESDAY TO FRIDAY
10AM TO 3PM








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Tana S.
San Francisco, CA
97
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2/5/2012

I don't write reviews often, but coach definitely deserves one so here I go.  I am a USTA 3.0 player looking to improve my game.   I did a lot of research before choosing a tennis instructor.  I'm one of those guys who spends hours researching before I buy something; delving into the details to determine what's the best fit for me.

In the end, I chose Coach Mcclain and I'm glad I did.  The main reason why I went with him is because he can play.  There were a number of instructors I came across in SF, that although the seemed to offer a decent service, it was tough to glean their actual tennis experience.  For Coach Mcclain, it was easy.  All I had to see was that he played competitively on the college level at NC State.   Division I tennis is serious, so that alone let me know he could hit.   Also, if you haven't seen his YouTube videos on his blog, you should.  The best thing is that coach is able to take that knowledge and skill and break it down into simple, memorable techniques for me to remember so that I can coach myself.  

It was also very important that I had an instructor that understood and could teach not only the technical aspect, but also the competitive part of the game.  We spend a very productive hour every Sunday doing a combination of drills and game play.  He also works on my mental game, which at my level, makes the difference between winning and losing.  

After only three lessons with Coach Mcclain, I beat two 3.5 level players.  They were close sets, but I still won.  Thanks to the technical improvements of my game and the strategic and mental coaching of coach Mcclain, I am now a much stronger player.

He teaches players of all levels, and is very friendly and enjoys what he does.  He is committed to making me better, and so far has been a great partner.  I highly recommend him.

Tana





























RATES
$160.00 AN HR
PACKAGE DEALS
$700.00 FOR  6 LESSONS
$1100.00 FOR 10 LESSONS
$2000.00 FOR 20 LESSONS


LESSONS NEVER EXPIRE

COACH MCCLAIN
415-410-8067
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