When my children started taking lessons with John a few years ago I knew immediately that we had found a unique and special coach. John focused on fundamentals with patience and positivity, keeping them interested. Once the foundation was built they started making amazing progress, and in a short period of time they looked like real tennis players!
I was so intrigued by John’s approach to teaching that I started taking lessons and realized right away what an exceptionally gifted coach John is. What I love most, is that he takes the time to get the foundation right, before jumping ahead or letting you fall into bad habits. As an adult beginner, I’ve had the most challenge with my serve. Following John’s coaching it has been so satisfying to watch my serve build up with a reliable foundation to a real stroke.
I am so glad to have found a coach that has such a great system for teaching, and such a great gift for teaching. Our whole family is appreciative of his coaching and give him credit for our satisfying achievements in tennis so far.
Rucsandra
“USPTA Elite Professional and RacquetFit Certified Instructor John Craig is “The Serve Builder”, and rightfully deserves that nickname. His approach to the serve is MASTERFUL in all aspects – he’s unquestionably one of the best in the world at coaching every intricate detail about it”.
Jeff Salzenstein, Former Top 100 ATP Tour Player, Stanford All-American and one of the world’s leading online coaches.
Jeff Salzenstein
“I just watched the first 5 segments, and they are gold !!! I’ve been teaching for 30 years and I love to learn and check out a lot of info online. Just watching the beginning of your course I’m like Wow!!! It’s clear, concise, and so easy to apply for students…can’t wait to watch the rest.
Later – after completing the course:
“As a coach, I’ve bought products from a few coaches online and picked up some different ideas and tips. I feel like if I had seen your program first, I would have been satisfied with that. You have an excellent progression and your phrases and wording really bring out the points . I love learning and teaching and seeing my students get that “lightbulb moment “, you’ve definitely helped me increase those moments with your course!”
John Carrizosa – USPTA Elite Pro, Palos Verdes, CA
I’ve completed the course and seen it a few times because there is so much great material and tried to put it into use. I have to say that left arm coming down in front of my body instead of out to my left side makes a big difference with balance and accuracy and keeping them balls in the box and not going long as it helps bring your racquet tip pointing down.
Your course is really, really great and I like how you get into detail on how to hold a proper hammer grip. Many instructors say hold the racquet as you would a hammer but there are many ways to hold a hammer. The proper way is having the heel of the palm on top of the bezel which you describe but many, many players don’t either know or describe properly. Really enjoyed your program and keep up the great work!
Rick
I just completed taking the Performance Plus tennis serve foundation program, and to be truthful I wasn’t expecting much I haven’t heard already. Boy was I ever wrong!! Let me tell you I have taken several online courses for serves and this one is by FAR the BEST hands down. John gets into even the slightest details such as how to hold a hammer grip for a serve unfortunately there are a few ways to hold it incorrectly and John teaches who the CORRECT way that will give you leverage, power with consistently. No more guessing why am I not serving as good as I did yesterday? Oh those little details can play tricks on your game. John helps you master these little details that add up to a successful stroke every time you play. I’ve reviewed his video course 3 times so much great tips and advice and put it to the test in practice and IT DOES WORK and work well! But you have to get out there and focus on breaking your old habits until your new habits become the norm and this is how you jump levels and remain consistent. You will see big improvements with this course if you listen carefully and then apply in real life, don’t just practice but perform perfect practices so that your skill level increases quickly and says with you. I won this course for free and wouldn’t be leaving such a great review if I felt it didn’t work and I’m a 4.5 NTRP player and have played numerous Open and 5.0 tourneys where I live. Good luck and definitely give this secret gem of a course a try you won’t regret it. John’s a very qualified and solid coach.
John – Los Angeles
I was fortunate enough to speak to Roger (Federer) after his practice today. I asked him about the keys to his serve. It was amazing. I think Roger must have watched video 11 from your serve foundation course.
Will with Roger Federer – Wimbledon 2017
John, you have found the perfect blueprint to achieve an optimal serve! Congratulations on finding the essential steps to build a sound serve. In my opinion your course is phenomenal and anyone that follows the blueprint in a serious way, that explores the feelings involved will improve their serve tremendously .
To conclude, its incredible that all of your videos provide cues that I have heard for the first time, and when I saw your first video on tennis player and you mentioned that you would be treating the serve like never before, I thought, ok, let me see what is this all about… and you did it! Your serve program features all new, original, simple cues to practice, put in a coherent way and now I believe I am on my way to a truly great serve, and I am SO EXCITED!
Thank you for providing the best serve course ever! Name any serve course that is offered online and I have it!
Alexandra – Portugal
John’s teaching and coaching has made all the difference in my daughter’s tennis game. I have been so impressed with John and his program, that I do recommend this academy to all of my friends and their children. They have taught her strategy, sportsmanship, technique and foundation principles. We are grateful to have world class instruction in our own backyard.
Irene - Corona Del Mar, CA
John has trained our daughter Lauren to perform with a grace and fluidity on the court. He is an awesome coach in that he has knowledge and system that enable a student to build a solid foundation. He is working to “perfect” her strokes, warms her up with athletic drills, and is always refining her footwork – all essential skill sets in today’s tennis game. John’s teaching method, patient demeanor and great attitude make it a joy for our daughter. As a parent, it is great to see a top level instructor use his highly developed goal oriented system. His teaching style would help any student make advancements in the game. Thanks Coach John!!!
Guy & Debra
We have worked with many coaches and programs, but not one coach has connected with my daughter Gabby in a coach-to-player situation like John and his team has. Not only because of his personality but because of his belief in his technique and his teaching methods. I believe there is not another program in the area that gets the job done like the Performance Plus. We are thankful to John and his team for shaping and molding Gabby into the player that she has become.
Karen - Newport Beach, CA
John is an incredible coach. He has carefully guided, instructed and nurtured our daughter’s tennis game. John has been incredibly patient and kind in his style of teaching. He carefully demonstrates and explains each thing he expects from our daughter. John is an amazing coach and we have been fortunate to have him sharing his passion for tennis with our daughter.
Denise
“I have known coach John Craig for more than a year now, and he shares a lot of his ideas with me to help my students to improve their stroke technique. His way of teaching tennis really helps one understand the game better. John has a lot of experience and is a great coach”.
Sunil Sipaeya, Former #1 Professional in India, #340 ATP Tour in 2007
Sunil Sipaeya
Coach John is an expert in teaching and really have helped my son feel more confident in what he is doing on the court. My son has had many instructors over the years but none have been so thorough in their teaching the game of tennis. My son has really improved and gained so much from his instruction.
Linda - Laguna Niguel, CA
My daughter, Maddie, was at your camp over winter break. We live in Denver and Maddie learned so much from you at your winter camp even though it rained so much! I just wanted to let you know that not only did Maddie make her varsity tennis team but she won State Championships this past weekend! Her school, Cherry Creek High School, also won the 5A title! Thanks again for working with her.
Nancy - Denver, CO
We are all so grateful for all that you have done for Justine over the last two years. You have been such a wonderful coach and mentor for her and we are amazed with her progress in just a short time. Justine has come to love the sport and talks about it with such enthusiasm. She has gained great confidence in the last few weeks of tennis try-outs and thanks to you, her high school coaches love her style and technique! We were very lucky to have found you!
Joyce - Orange , CA
The daughters are continuing to flourish in competitive matches thanks to your stroke and footwork overhaul. A lot of parents are startled by their improvement and have asked who they are training with. I am always pleased to be able to point them in your direction.Thanks again for all the great work.
Melissa - San Juan Capistrano, CA