Art of Tennis1999
The Tennis Career Begins
Carlos started his tennis career in 1999 and has been coaching all ages and levels ever since — with a special focus on players who want to improve their game.
SET 1 The Coach
Highly certified. Deeply experienced.
Carlos Espinoza is a highly certified tennis professional with extensive experience. He holds PTR Tennis Professional and PTR Junior Professional (ages 11–17) certifications, plus RSTA Tennis Professional and RSTA Pickleball Professional certifications — and he has attended numerous USTA and PTR seminars to keep his coaching sharp.
CREDENTIALS Certifications
Certified
PTR Tennis Professional ↗ Certified · Ages 11–17
PTR Junior Professional
Certified
RSTA Tennis Professional ↗ Certified
RSTA Pickleball Professional
SET 2 The Journey
2007
Coordinating Junior Programs
Since 2007, Carlos has coordinated junior programs and played a key role in running the summer tennis program for players of every age and level.
2015
2015–2018 · Mead Park Programs
From 2015 to 2018, Carlos coordinated the spring and summer tennis programs at Mead Park through the Racquet Club.
2019
2019–2020 · Belle Haven Club
At Belle Haven Club in Greenwich, Connecticut, Carlos ran the Jr. Program and created successful adult clinics in 2019 and 2020.
NOW
Coaching the Game He Loves
Today, Carlos serves as Junior Director at NCRC while coaching all ages and levels with a teaching approach full of dedication and excitement — one that has made him a favorite among students. His greatest pleasure is helping players improve their skills and their love for the game.
SET 3 The Philosophy
Start with fun. The skills follow.
Carlos's coaching starts from one belief: students learn tennis best when they're having fun. Every session pairs real skill development with games and rallies, so players stay locked in from the first minute to the last — and the technique grows without practice ever feeling like work.
For the youngest players, that means weaving real match fundamentals — the serve, the rally, keeping score — into games so fun they forget they're practicing. And as players grow, progress comes from readiness, not just age, so every student keeps moving forward at a level that fits them.
HOW CARLOS TEACHES Play · Practice · Play
A favorite rhythm: start with the game, sharpen one skill, then play again.
Coach Carlos loves to build every session the way a real match feels. Players get to rally and compete first, so learning has a purpose — then technique gets its moment to shine before everyone tests it back in live play.
1 · Play
Feel the rally first
Every practice opens with live balls, teamwork games, or point play. Players move, laugh, and problem-solve in real situations — and discover on their own what shot or idea would help them win the next point.
2 · Practice
Zoom in on one skill
Then Carlos pauses the game to spotlight a single building block — footwork, contact, follow-through, or placement. With a quick demo and guided repetitions, that one detail gets clean, confident, and repeatable.
3 · Play again
Bring it back to the match
Finally the scoreboard comes back on. Players return to rallies and match-style games to try the new skill under real pressure — where it sticks, because they can feel it working point after point.
Play first for joy and context. Practice for clarity. Play again for confidence.
THE FUN-FIRST PRINCIPLE
"Fun comes first — the skills follow. I keep the energy up and the pressure down, so players are developing real technique while they're genuinely enjoying themselves. When they're having fun, they stay with the game longer, and the lessons stick."
— Carlos Espinoza
WHAT HE COACHES FOR
"The biggest win isn't the stroke — it's the smile. Watching students grow more confident, sharper as athletes, and genuinely happy playing together is what keeps me coaching. That's the feeling I want every player to carry for a lifetime."
— Carlos Espinoza
"One more point."
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