Next Generation
Junior Tennis
It's about more than winning with Gino. Kids learn teamwork, communication, balance, agility, hand-eye coordination, character building, problem-solving and self-reliance, and maybe even a funny joke, all while building friendships . Gino loves learning too. That is why he has achieved his certification as a USPTA-PTR Certified Level 3 Pro . He uses the Net Generation model of teaching to help children progress in their game. Kids work their way through the below levels that are designed to adapt to each child's age, physical and emotional development.
The Run Down:
Year Teaching : 10 years
Years Playing : 35 years, USTA Rating 4.5
PTR Associated : 12 years
USTA Member: 24 years
UTR Certified: 2019
CCTA- Collier Tennis Captain : 6 years
AAKD US Open, Next Generation Kids Day Volunteer : 2019
NFHS Certified: 3 Years
Net Generation Certified up to date : 10 and Under & 11-17
CPR Certification: Up to date through 2021
Teaching Style
Gino teaches the modern style of tennis while honoring the traditional style. He focuses on Eastern and continental grips, while reserving western and semi western grips for the most experienced and skilled players. He teaches footwork, court position and game strategy for single and double players. He enjoys developing players serve, volley, ground strokes and specialty strokes. He specializes in teaching kids 4-17, NTRP any level and seniors of any age. He strives to help his students achieve the next level of tennis and helps them develop their vision, wether it is to have fun in retirement or develop into a world class player.
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Coaching and Clinics
Empower Kids to Progress at Their Own Pace
Gino provides an integrated course schedule of learning through exploration. Classes combine hands-on experience with knowledge-based teaching. Times and pricing is for lessons at the Arthur Allen Tennis Center adjacent to Cambier Park in downtown Naples.
Orange Ball Intermediate Tennis
Ages 7-10
Played on 60′ courts, orange balls have slightly more bounce than the red balls. This is great for players who have honed their skills and those who are working on developing more match play experience – and it’s the first step on our Youth Progression Pathway!
$20 Per child ($ 25 Non Member )
Privates $75 Per Hour