

Learn Tennis with Andy Gray
I've been playing tennis for 15 years, played on my Varsity team in high school and played at the state tournament. I continued staying active through college in adult leagues and teaching group tennis lessons to kids, as well as being a TA for the Advanced Tennis course at St Olaf while I studied there. After moving to Chicago, I decided I wanted to teach private lessons too, having developed a stronger appreciation for the mechanics of tennis and everything that goes into improving a player. I'm new to coaching one-on-one, but eager to take all students at all levels to see how I can help them improve their game.
Teaching Style
Teaching mental toughness is crucial at every level. Tennis is a sport where you need to be able to make 20+ mistakes and still find a way to win. My main focus is situational tennis, where we're not just practicing the same forehand over and over, we're combining that with the shot you might expect next in the rally. I want to create situations so you can get used to the rhythm of that shot sequence. That way you're not just good enough in the rally until you have to hit a shot on the run, or until you get a chance at an approach shot, or when you get up to the net to finish the point. I want to prepare you to put the pieces of the puzzle together, so you have the confidence to replicate it in match play. For beginner students, we'll focus on repetitively practicing the fundamentals of the groundstrokes and volleys, and also incorporate situational tennis as soon as it's appropriate.
Specialties
Forehand, Backhand, Point Construction, Mental Fitness, Transition
Levels
beginner, intermediate, kids, advanced
Lesson Options
Private Lesson (60 min)
One-on-one instruction focused entirely on your game. Ideal for targeted improvement in specific areas.
My qualifications

Andy Gray
Tennis coach since 2022
Career highlight
Qualified for 2014 WIAA State tournament in doubles, made it to second round
Verified professional
Teaching Assistant - Advanced Tennis course at St Olaf College, experience teaching summer lessons to kids age 4-14 yrs old
Where to Find Andy Gray
Andy Gray coaches at 2 premium locations across Chicago
Availability
Andy Gray is available for lessons throughout the week.
Monday
Morning
Tuesday
Morning
Wednesday
Morning, Evening
Thursday
Morning, Evening
Friday
Morning, Evening
Saturday
Morning
Sunday
Morning