Advanced Junior Tennis Training in Oakland
After teaching tens of juniors in the Oakland/Berkeley area, we have narrowed our focus to advanced beginners, intermediate and high performance juniors committed to tennis improvement.
Junior Evaluation Session — $70
- Assess technique, movement and shot tolerance/consistency
- Get to know coach and teaching style
- Discuss goals and long-term development plan
- Ideal for adv beginner to advanced juniors looking to progress in their tennis abilities
Google Reviews
"Coach Ray tailors lessons to each athlete's needs and adjusts quickly based on what's working. He's very good at identifying technique corrections and uses specific drills that actually help fix problem areas. My daughter's improvement has been exponential since working with him. Ray offers great value for the area — I would absolutely recommend him!"
— Stephanie Buddy
"Coach Ray has been a fantastic instructor for our twin daughters. His thoughtful coaching and helpful insights really boosted their confidence and skills on the court. We're thrilled to share that both girls made their high school tennis team this year, thanks in part to his support. Highly recommend!"
— Glennie Kramer-Baker
"Coach Ray is a top notch athlete and teacher. He is a keen observer of technical issues and able to make corrections that work. Highly recommended for all levels!"
— Lori Silver
Clear Development Pathways
A Clear Path to Better Tennis
Every junior develops at a different pace. Forefront Tennis helps players build stronger technique, movement, confidence, and match skills through a structured progression—from early rally skills to competitive point play and performance development.
Foundation Stage (UTR 1.0–2.0)
Build clean technique, contact quality, spacing, movement fundamentals, shot tolerance and confidence rallying with consistency.
Development Stage (UTR 2.0–3.0)
Continue evolving technique to a power shot, better directional control, improved movement patterns, and develop matchplay and tournament competition.
Competitive Growth (UTR 3.0–4.5)
Refine technique, develop a weapon, improve intentionality, strategy & tactics, begin addressing mental issues; basic conditioining, develop power and aggressor mindset, and more high performance drills.
Performance Training (UTR 4.5–6.0)
Shore up any holes, clear playing identity and weapons, higher-level tennis IQ and athletic ability with collegiate level conditioning & strength training.
Why Forefront for Juniors
Experienced, Individualized Coaching
We have navigated tennis development in the USTA junior pathway from red ball to high performance and experienced what is possible with focused high school player development. For adults we have changed players intermediate games in literally one session and meaningfully impacted win rates over several.
- More individual attention than typical group clinics
- Strong insights on mechanics and movement
- Training tailored to age, level, and goals
- Not cookie cutter, adaptive instruction to each person
- Guidance in all things tennis for junior development
Mental Reassurance and Confidence
At some point, mentality is 80% of the game. We believe technique breeds confidence which breeds momentum in matches, but even the basic mental framing and mindset guidance we offer helps improve results.
Training Options
Junior Tennis Development Options
Players improve fastest with consistent training. These monthly options support different levels of commitment while keeping scheduling flexible.
First Time Trial/Assessment
$70/45-min (1 player)
$120/hour for 2 players ($60 each)
A focused first session to assess technique, movement, athletic readiness, and fit before committing to ongoing coaching.
Standard Rate
$110/hour
60-minute private lesson • court fees included
Maximum flexibility for juniors who want individualized technical coaching, movement training, and match preparation without package commitment.
Once a Week (Monthly)
$105/hour
Priority scheduling
Our most popular option for families seeking consistent coaching, repetition, and measurable improvement over several weeks.
Twice a Week (Monthly)
$100/hour
Fastest Improvement
For our most committed learners who want the fastest progress and for whom time is the highest priority.
Payments and scheduling typically happen by the 10th the month before to lock in our preferred teaching court.
Looking for High-Performance Junior Development?
If your junior is past the beginner stage and ready for individualized, high-performance coaching that delivers better insights and faster competitive results, we encourage you to reach out — availability is limited.