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Coach Phillip Kim

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Hi, I am Phillip Kim better known as Coach PK! I am the Director of Tennis for the Monterey Park and head tennis instructor at the historic five star Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena. I have a federal background check in place to teach children and adults and have worked with hundreds of tennis explorers like yourself. I am just as passionate about improving your tennis game as I am my own!

  • Private one on one lessons in the Monterey Park, San Gabriel Valley, Pasadena, Downtown Los Angeles, Echo Park and Los Angeles area
  • Tennis pro at the Langham Huntington Hotel Pasadena
  • Lead Tennis Instructor City of Monterey Park Recreation
  • Lessons.com Voted Best Tennis Coach
  • Tennis Instructor LA County Belvedere Park
  • USTA Trained Instructor
  • Conga Sports Approved Coach
  • Safesport Approved & Girls in Sports Certified
  • USTA NetGeneration Approved Coach
  • Federal Background check from USTA, Langham Hotel & City of Monterey Park
  • Chair for USTA SubCommittee on Diversity & Inclusion
  • Former Director of Tennis for the City of Azusa
  • Fully Vaccinated
  • Sage Oak Charter School approved instructor
  • HomeSchool Social approved instructor

Greetings From PK

I offer personalized one on one instruction for discounted pandemic pricing of $80 an hour in Monterey Park for one on one and $50 per person for Semi-Private up to 4 players. I teach the 5-star system to create fast improvement and rapid results. My rate is $20 less than you would pay at iTennis and with most other private tennis instructors. Many students tell me they learn more with me in one hour than they have in years of lessons or playing tennis! So proud of them!

My rate is $20 less than you would pay at iTennis and with most other private tennis instructors. Many students tell me they learn more with me in one hour than they have in years of lessons or playing tennis! So proud of them!

I offer:

  • Personalized one on one instruction for discounted pandemic pricing of $80 an hour in Monterey Park
  • $50 per person for Semi-Private up to 4 players
  • Teach the 5-star system to create fast improvement and rapid results
  • NOTE: For requested lessons outside of Monterey Park, I ask that a $20 travel fee is added to the hourly rate.

Certificates

  • Safe Play program approval​
  • Best of 2018 lessons.com ​
  • USTA Trained & Certified Coach​
  • Approved Background Check by USTA​
  • Completion of USTA Junior Team Tennis, Net Generation Providers, and Officials SafeSport​
  • Conga Sports Tennis Pro Network Certificate​
  • Girls in Sports Certified Coach​
  • Tennis PRO at Langham Huntington​
  • Charter/Home School Physical Education Provider​

Lesson Details

Option 1: Private Tennis Lessons: $80 / Hour

I offer personalized one on one instruction for discounted pandemic pricing of $80 an hour in Monterey Park for one on one and $50 per person for Semi-Private up to 4 players. I teach the 5-star system to create fast improvement and rapid results. My rate is $20 less than you would pay at iTennis and with most other private tennis instructors. Many students tell me they learn more with me in one hour than they have in years of lessons or playing tennis! So proud of them!

My rate is $20 less than you would pay at iTennis and with most other private tennis instructors. Many students tell me they learn more with me in one hour than they have in years of lessons or playing tennis! So proud of them!

I offer:

  • Personalized one on one instruction for discounted pandemic pricing of $80 an hour in Monterey Park
  • $50 per person for Semi-Private up to 4 players
  • Teach the 5-star system to create fast improvement and rapid results
  • NOTE: For requested lessons outside of Monterey Park, I ask that a $20 travel fee is added to the hourly rate.

Option 2: Group Tennis Lessons & Classes in Monterey Park

My staff and I teach group classes for the city of Monterey Park for about $45 an hour and a large portion of that money actually goes to the city of Monterey Park Recreation and Family Services! If you join my classes you will receive the best tennis instruction for the best value anywhere in Southern California. To get this amazing deal, simply register for our 6-week classes through the City of Monterey Park. Classes are 1 hour and available Wednesday evenings for intermediate or Saturday mornings. These are some of the loveliest tennis people I know so I am sure you will fit right in! Sunday afternoon class added!

Option 3: Langham Huntington Hotel $100 / Hour (+ Hotel Court Fees) Now Reopened for Members and Guests Only!

I am the teaching pro at the historic Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena (formerly the Ritz Carlton) and can be booked for lessons through the front desk for members and Hotel guests only. Contact me about joining our Tennis Cardio or community tournaments.

Mike

“PK is an excellent tennis coach. I hadn’t played tennis consistently for years, but I was looking to get back into it to rally with friends and play casual matches. I was having trouble getting my strokes back, but lessons with PK helped immensely. He suggested tweaks to my technique that made my game even better. The lessons are fun, informative, and a great workout. I would recommend PK to any player looking to improve their tennis.”

Juan C.

“Coach PK was really friendly and enthusiastic about the sport. With him I was able to learn fundamentals that I've missed before and he identified and targeted the flaws in my hitting which was what I really wanted to improve on. I would definitely work with him again!”

Kelvin & Karen

“We thoroughly enjoy and appreciate Phillip’s coaching of our teenage son. Phillip did an excellent job of articulating the technical aspects of tennis playing. What is most remarkable is that Phillip has a passion and deep love for tennis that reflects on his coaching. He clearly wants to communicate the enjoyment of the game to his students. It is truly pleasant to learn from and play tennis with Phillip..”

Joan J Pasadena

“It's my pleasure to recommend Coach Phillip. My son thoroughly enjoys being coached by Phillip for the past year. Phillip makes the lessons fun! Phillip has an impeccable work ethic and leads by example by being prompt, prepared and always has a positive and encouraging attitude each day/lesson. Phillip has a great respect for the game of tennis as well as great respect for all people. He also has great attitude to match!! All of the above is a testament to what an exceptional Tennis Coach/ person he is!!”

Suri

“Just wanted to give a very positive review for Phillip Kim. I took a tennis lesson from him at 7 am. He moved his other lessons around to accommodate my early morning schedule which I appreciated. He was very professional, courteous, and timely. He gave me good insights into my game and I found him to be highly emotionally intelligent with a good instinct for customer service. I would definitely use his service again. I give him the highest recommendation without reservation.”
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