Tennis Pro for 40 years.
“Play by the rules of the game”. OVER THE NET, INSIDE THE LINES. ATTITUDE in tennis is 10% what happens to you and 90% HOW YOU REACT TO IT” Be more disciplined and objective in the way you think of your errors/mistakes. THINK INTELLIGENTLY not emotionally at the shot. Play the ball, don’t let it […]
Drink 6 to 8 oz. of cool water every 15 to 20 minutes during a match. Cool water (40 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit) is absorbs faster. Water is best for 60 to 90 minutes before a match, after that sport drinks offer more advantage.
Know your rally speed for % tennis. Find the most comfortable, consistent shot that you can always depend on… the “no unforced error shot.” HIT THE BALL ON TIME. Maintain your timing, RHYTHM & balance. Try to hit the ball at your ideal contact point. An AGGRESSIVE mistake is a PHYSICAL error. A TENTATIVE mistake […]
It’s OK to be NERVOUS — just don’t be AFRAID. Everyone chokes sometimes. No matter how tough you are, you’ll always be vulnerable. It simply means you’re emotionally ENGAGED. Toughness is being able to cope with choking not necessarily eliminate it. Projecting a positive powerful presence will help in controlling the choking response. Everyone […]
Thinking your “non winning” game plan is going to suddenly start to work. Attacking with your hands and not with your feet. Being off balanced while hitting your shot. Hitting drop shots from behind the baseline and with the wind. Insisting on playing “how you like” instead of “how they don’t like”. Hitting baseline ground […]
– USPTA and PTR Member Since 1980
– Wilson Tennis Advisory Staff for 30+ years
– Former Virginia Head Verifier
Gary Garner has been a face of Virginia Beach tennis for over 40 years and has been instrumental in developing local tennis. Gary enjoys teaching tennis players of all ages and all levels. A pro since 1980, Gary specializes in taking young players from the beginning level to collegiate play. Several of his students have been awarded college scholarships – the most current include Pepperdine and Southern Miss.
From 2005-2008, Gary coached a college student in Southern CA. It was an incredible opportunity to travel to the top clubs and academies, as well as work with former Top 10 Grand Slam Tennis Professionals. Traveling throughout the country to National Tournaments gave Gary invaluable insight coaching and teaching the game at the next level. For adult tennis, Gary helped over 20 local USTA teams to Districts, Sectionals & National titles. When league play started in Virginia Beach back in ’95, he put together and coached the first men’s and women’s 2.5 tennis teams that went to Nationals. Gary is a tennis pro at Virginia Beach Tennis & Country Club.