Tennis Lessons By Don Brosseau

I assume that every tennis instructor inaugurates a lesson series by correcting bad habits instilled by a previous teacher. Don Brosseau is no exception; he didn’t like much of what I showed up with. But he’s the opposite of the young turk who thinks he knows what’s best. Don is a seasoned pro who’s had every kind of student under the sun, and he actually knows what’s best – and for each individual player. Don is unlike the typical tennis instructor in a second way, too: his game is classic tennis, dominated not by power but by finesse.
Form really matters if you are Don’s student. Every move is broken down into its component parts, and to stress building a strong base he will move your body around and talk physics and kinesthetics. If your temperament is analytical you will thrive under his tutelage. And if it isn’t, perhaps it will become more so just from the exposure.
Don is honest, and sparing with his praise. He is tremendously patient if he thinks you are trying to improve your game, and he’s genuinely pleased when you make that small but crucial step forward. I’ve never had such a candid tennis instructor, and it took a little getting used to. But now I’m quite fond of his style and I look forward to each lesson.
For me, Don is possibly the best tennis instructor in Los Angeles. But every player must decide for him– or herself. The risk involved is low: Don’s rates are quite reasonable and he’s easy to work with. I’m not the type to evangelize about anything, but Don Brosseau deserves to be better known.

Don pinpointed the issues with my strokes and came up with specific, easy-​to-​grasp solutions. I’ve improved a lot and look forward to continued improvement. He breaks down the serve into components so that if you master them individually, they’ll add up to a good serve.
Warning: Don is not for everyone. He’s old school. He gives praise where praise is due, and he’s generally upbeat and encouraging. But If you’re sucking, he’ll tell you. He’ll describe your shortcomings in a brutally honest way that isn’t for the faint of heart. While we have fun, improving at a discipline is work, and sometimes it feels like work. He reminds me of my childhood piano teacher, who made me start from scratch to learn the proper technique and gave me a solid foundation for my playing that’s lasted a lifetime. It’s a privilege to work with Don, who has coached pros and high-​level juniors but who has endless patience for adults trying to learn the game.

It is extremely rare to find a tennis instructor in Los Angeles who truly believes in TEACHING you the mechanics of every stroke and movement to master this great sport. Don Brosseau is that man! If you want to just stand there and pay someone to chuck balls at you while you pray that you will be able to hit them back for an hour… he’s not your guy. Don will teach you exactly how your body, legs, and arms are suppose to move every millisecond of a stroke. He makes it so easy for you to play well… just after the first lesson, your game changes! He is truly the best tennis instructor in Los Angeles! His serving routine is amazing… if you listen to this man, you will shock yourself that you actually have a serve to play with! Give Don a call if you want the tools to have a great tennis game.