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What they are saying...

"I’ve been in Debbie’s clinics for over 10 years and she is a great tennis instructor. Not only has she helped me technically with my game, but she is also kind and makes her clinics very enjoyable. Debbie regularly reminds us about court positioning, net play and proper form on our strokes. I would highly recommend Debbie as an instructor."

Kristel Novotny | 3.0 - 3.5 Adult Player

Debbie Carlson

IRC Pro

Joined IRC: 1989

Certifications:

PTR Certified - Master Level 4
Safe Play Certification
AHA - CPR/AED Certification

Started Teaching: 1989

Age Started Playing: 9

Lesson Rate: $95.00/per hour

Teaching Style: High energy classes where my students leave feeling they have learned something new and had a great workout

Experience:

Thirty sevey plus years of coaching experience. During this time Debbie took off to raise 4 children and travel with them to compete at both Midwest and National level tournaments. Started a tennis program at our Lady Mount Carmel and Sanit Maria Goretti, 2010.

Head Coach, Sycamore Middle School, 2005-2008. Program Director, Cary-Grove Tennis Program (IL), 1989. Assistant Coach (Men’s & Women’s), Purdue University, 1987. Assistant Pro, Vic Braden Tennis (Germany), 1986. Purdue University Tennis, 1981-1985.

Levels: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced | 2.5 - 4.0

Age Groups: Adults and Seniors

Specialties:

High energy cardio tennis classes. Doubles and singles strategy

Other Interests:

Spending time with family and friends. Taking my English cream, golden retriever Jadey for hikes. Help run a family business that designs and builds custom decks, porches and pergolas.

More about Debbie :

“Debbie is incredibly positive, energetic, and motivating. Her classes are fun, challenging, and my favorite workout. She’s helped me improve my game and even makes me excited to wake up for cardio tennis at 6:30 a.m.—which says everything! I can’t recommend her enough.” – Andrea Turner | 3.0 Adult Player