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What they are saying...

"I take both group lessons and private lessons with Des and he creates a comfortable learning environment. He helps the players on an individual level even in large group settings. He explains things in an understandable manner and shows multiple examples of what he means. He connects with players on a personal level and greets them and asks them how things are going. He keeps the lessons positive and adds humor, which makes it fun!"

Vincent Redding | Yellow Ball 4 Player

Des Evans

IRC Pro

Joined IRC: 2000

Certifications:

PTR Certified
Safe Play Certification
AHA - CPR/AED Certification

Started Teaching: 1973

Age Started Playing: 6

Lesson Rate: $98.00/per hour

Teaching Style: Create a winning culture. Focus on developing positive mental attitudes and learn new skills. Ensuring that players have fun on court.

Experience:

Head Coach (Boys & Girls), New Palestine High School, 2015-2018. Coach of the Year, District 4/Hoosier Heritage Conference, 2017. PTR Member of the Year, 2010. Assistant Coach (Girls), Carmel High School, 2005-2006 Coach (Boys & Girls), Head Coach at Carmel Middle School, 2003-2004 and 2019-Current. Coached his three children to IHSAA Team State Championships (2003-2006) and two players from Carmel High School played Division 1 at college. Washington Townships Tennis Program (TP5), 2000-2007. Chairman, Zimbabwe Davis Cup Selection Committee, 1992-1998. State Doubles Champion, 1981 (Rhodesia). Teachers College Tennis (Bulawayo), 1970-1973. National Champion 18s (Rhodesia), 1968 & 1969.

Levels: Intermediate and Advanced

Age Groups: Juniors, Adults and Seniors

Specialties:

Middle School Junior Development
Junior Team Tennis
On-Court Mental Toughness
Junior & Adults Doubles Strategies

Other Interests:

Spending time with grandchildren and family. Originally from Zimbabwe, Des has traveled extensively internationally, including Singapore, Australia, India, Pakistan, Egypt, Europe and Africa. Played international cricket and field hockey for Rhodesia and Zimbabwe, countries include West Germany, Pakistan and South Africa. He still follows cricket around the world.

More about Des :

“My 13 year-old son has been working with Des for over a year. He is learning excellent form and technique in a positive and fun atmosphere. The attention to the small details that add up to big differences that Des emphasizes has helped him make great strides in a short time. Even more impressive to me, however, is Des’ emphasis on life skills that he incorporates into each lesson in a gentle and subtle way. He encourages my son to speak his mind and give him honest feedback on their work together, to make eye contact, and to manage his expectations of himself on the court so that he isn’t adding undue pressure as a result of perfectionism. When my son is having an off day on the court, he acknowledges it and uses it as an opportunity to teach perseverance, mental toughness, and techniques to reset and refocus. Whether or not my son continues to play tennis, these seeds of a “winner’s mindset” that have been planted and nurtured will serve him well in the game of life.”

– Margaux Fraundorfer | Parent of Evan

“Des has been an absolute game changer for Jules’ tennis development as she prepares for her freshman high school tennis season. Under his guidance, Jules has made remarkable progress in her form, footwork, and overall skills, making her more consistent, technically sound and more confident on the court. Des has a gift for breaking down technique in a way that truly clicks, and his dedication to Jules’ progress has been evident every step of the way. We couldn’t be more grateful for his coaching and couldn’t recommend him more highly!”

– Vernon Back | Parent of Jules