PRIVATE COACHING · THOUSAND OAKS & BEYOND
Better tennis.
Better pickleball.
Your kind of game.
Build confidence, sharpen your skills and enjoy the court more—with personal coaching from Barry Levenson.
TWO SPORTS. ONE PERSONAL APPROACH.
LESS GUESSWORK.MORE GOOD POINTS. ↗
PLAY WITH
PURPOSE.
USPTA tennis professionalCal Berkeley varsity backgroundExperience coaching top juniorsTennis + pickleball
PICK YOUR COURT
Two games.
Room to grow in both.
Whether you’re starting fresh, returning to the court or looking for a competitive edge, your lesson starts with your game and your goals.
Find your rhythm.
Own your court.
Develop dependable strokes and a smarter point-by-point game. Personal instruction connects technique, movement and match decisions.
- Forehand, backhand, serve and return
- Footwork, positioning and consistency
- Singles and doubles patterns
- Junior development and competitive preparation
Talk tennis with Barry ↗Build your touch.
Play with intention.
Get comfortable with the fundamentals and build the control to play purposeful points. Learn how placement, patience and positioning work together.
- Serve, return and reliable third shots
- Dinks, drops and kitchen confidence
- Volleys, resets and transition play
- Doubles positioning and shot selection
Talk pickleball with Barry ↗
THE EXPERIENCE BEHIND THE LESSONBL↗
Varsity competitor.
Junior coach.
Your next coach.
BARRY LEVENSON / TENNIS & PICKLEBALL MEET BARRY
Serious experience.
A personal connection.
A USPTA tennis professional with a varsity playing background at Cal Berkeley and experience coaching top juniors.
Barry brings a competitor’s perspective to private instruction in both tennis and pickleball. The focus is on understanding your game, identifying what will help you most and giving you something clear to work on every time you step onto the court.
From learning the basics to refining a match-ready game, the coaching is personal. Your goals set the direction.
Meet your coach—give Barry a call ↗
LESSONS WITH A PLAN
Make every session
mean something.
Clear feedback. Purposeful practice. Skills you can take into your next game.
01Start with you.
Discuss your experience, your goals and what you’d like to feel more confident doing on court.
02Focus the practice.
Work on technique, movement and decisions through drills tailored to what your game needs.
03Bring it into play.
Connect the practice to point situations, with a clear focus to carry into your next session or match.
Where are lessons offered?+
Barry serves Thousand Oaks, the 91362 area and surrounding communities. Call to discuss a convenient court location and current availability.
Are lessons available for beginners?+
Yes. Tennis and pickleball instruction can start with the fundamentals. Let Barry know your experience and goals so you can discuss the right starting point.
What about experienced players and juniors?+
Lessons can focus on technique, strategy and competitive development. Barry’s background includes coaching top juniors. Call to discuss your player’s goals and a suitable lesson plan.
How do I book, and what are the rates?+
Call 805-279-5090 to discuss tennis or pickleball, lesson length, rates, court arrangements and scheduling. Availability and lesson details are confirmed directly with Barry.
What should I bring?+
Bring court-appropriate shoes, water and your racket or paddle. If you need help choosing equipment or aren’t sure what to bring, ask Barry when arranging your lesson.