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Group vs Private Tennis Lessons in Sarasota: Which Fits?

Michael Boothman Published on: 27/06/2026

Group vs private tennis lessons in Sarasota: Coach Michael Boothman breaks down which fits your junior, with real pricing and honest tradeoffs.

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Tennis for 4 Year Olds in Sarasota: What to Expect

Tennis for 4 Year Olds in Sarasota: What to Expect

Michael Boothman
Published on: 20/09/2026

Tennis for 4 year olds in Sarasota: what a first lesson looks like, what it costs, and why SRQ Tennis starts young players in private lessons.

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Arrow Alignment: Teaching Tennis Aim to Juniors

Arrow Alignment: Teaching Tennis Aim to Juniors

Michael Boothman
Published on: 10/09/2026

Arrow Alignment is how SRQ Tennis handles teaching tennis aim to juniors: face it, then chase it. Three steps, one square face, real numbers.

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The Six Pillars: Why Most Junior Tennis Programs Get It Backwards

The Six Pillars: Why Most Junior Tennis Programs Get It Backwards

Michael Boothman
Published on: 09/09/2026

An overview of the six principles that guide every drill, lesson, and progression at SRQ Tennis — and why we built our coaching system this way.

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When Should My Child Play Their First Tennis Tournament?

When Should My Child Play Their First Tennis Tournament?

Michael Boothman
Published on: 01/07/2026

When should your child play a first tennis tournament? Coach Michael Boothman on the readiness signs for Sarasota junior tennis players.

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Tennis Footwork: The David Bailey Method, Explained

Tennis Footwork: The David Bailey Method, Explained

Michael Boothman
Published on: 30/06/2026

Tennis footwork is trained, not born. Coach Michael Boothman breaks down the David Bailey Method we use with Sarasota juniors. Text 941-239-4703.

Red, Orange, Green: A Guide to Tennis Ball Colors for Kids

Red, Orange, Green: A Guide to Tennis Ball Colors for Kids

Michael Boothman
Published on: 26/06/2026

Tennis ball colors for kids explained: red, orange, green, and yellow. A Sarasota parent's guide from Coach Michael Boothman at SRQ Tennis.

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