I'm Isaac Lee. I coach juniors and adults at my home court in Irvine —
one-on-one sessions built on solid fundamentals and steady, deliberate practice.
Every player starts somewhere different. Sessions are shaped around your level and
how often you can get on court.
Private lessons
$80/hour
Or 5 lessons for $375, 10 for $700, paid in person.
One-on-one for juniors and adults alike. Stroke and serve mechanics, footwork,
the slower, softer balls young beginners learn on, and a practice plan you can
actually work on between sessions.
The same lesson, split between two players of a similar level. You each pay less
than a private, and the pairing gives you live rallies and points to work through
rather than feeding alone. Bring a friend, a sibling, or a doubles partner.
Bring a friend who's new to me and you both get $10 off your first semi-private lesson.
Small groups on one court, working through drills and live-ball games with enough
rotation that everyone keeps hitting. Cost depends on how many of you there are.
Giving tennis as a present? Any private lesson, package or hitting session can be a gift.
About
Fundamentals first, then everything else
I've been coaching for three years. I started as a Junior Pro at LifeSport
Libertyville, then joined the Pro Staff of Grip N Rip, the junior program at
Newport Beach Tennis Club.
I'm certified by the RSPA, the Racket Sports Professionals Association
(formerly the USPTA), and approved under USTA Safe Play: background-checked
and SafeSport-trained.
Most of my work is with developing juniors — getting the fundamentals right
early so progress keeps compounding. I also run adult clinics for players who
want more consistency and a clearer plan once points actually start.
I played four years of high school varsity. Coaching is a part-time job for
me, fitted around school, so the schedule stays small and deliberate.
Home court
Toscana, Irvine
Certified
RSPA
Varsity
4 years
Schedule
Part time
One minute: who I am, where the court is, and what a first lesson is like.
On court
In action
Reviews
From people who've seen me coach
I mentored Isaac at LifeSport Libertyville and watched his growth firsthand. His
work ethic, self-discipline, and commitment to improvement led him from student to
Junior Professional, where he coached Red Ball, Orange Ball, and high school match
play with strong leadership and care for every player's development.
Isaac Lee is a tremendous tennis player who dedicated himself to the sport from a
young age. Not only is Isaac a great player but an even better mentor, with his
methodical teaching style and attention to detail.
Albert Kim
Northwestern student
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Not coaching, for once: a hit against my former coach at LifeSport Libertyville, November 2024, from my high school playing days.
Before you book
Where
Toscana Apartments tennis courts, Irvine. Lessons are at my home court — players come to me.
Who
Juniors from complete beginners up (the youngest start on a slower, softer ball), and adults at any level.
Paying
In person. Booking online holds the time — no card, no deposit.
First session
Tell me your level and what you're working on when you book, and I'll come with a plan.
Safety
USTA Safe Play approved: background-checked and SafeSport-trained. RSPA-certified.
Cancelling
Cancel or move a lesson with 24 hours' notice; later cancellations are charged. If rain or heat cancels it, we reschedule at no cost.
Rackets
No racket yet? Borrow one of mine.
Packages
Private lessons: 5 for $375 or 10 for $700, paid in person.
No. Juniors start from complete beginners. The youngest learn on slower, softer balls (red, then orange, then green) and move up as they're ready.
Is my child safe with you?
I'm approved under USTA Safe Play, which means I'm background-checked and SafeSport-trained. I'm also certified by the RSPA, the Racket Sports Professionals Association.
Do I pay when I book?
No. Booking online just holds the time: no card, no deposit. You pay in person.
What if I need to cancel?
Cancel or move a lesson with 24 hours' notice; later cancellations are charged. If rain or heat cancels a lesson, we reschedule at no cost.
Can you come to my court or my home?
No. All lessons are at my home court, the Toscana Apartments tennis courts in Irvine.
I don't have a racket. Is that okay?
Yes. You can borrow one of mine.
Are there lesson packages?
Yes, for private lessons: 5 for $375 or 10 for $700, paid in person. That's $75 and $70 an hour instead of $80.
Can I give lessons as a gift?
Yes: one private lesson, 5 or 10 private lessons, or a hitting session. Send me the request, we settle payment in person, and you get a printable gift card.
Why a younger coach?
Fair question. I've coached since 2023, first as a Junior Pro at LifeSport Libertyville and then on the Pro Staff of Grip N Rip at Newport Beach Tennis Club. I'm RSPA-certified and Safe Play approved, and I played four years of high school varsity. Book one lesson and judge for yourself.
Something specific keeps going wrong in my game.
My practice tips cover the most common problems, from a serve in the net to nerves in matches, with one thing to try for each.