Elena Kowalski — Tennis Coach
15 years coaching · Palo Alto
$110.00per 60-min private lesson
15 years of turning solid strokes into serious weapons.
About
Meet Coach Elena
Elena coached on the WTA tour development squads in Europe before settling in Palo Alto 15 years ago. She has guided more than 40 juniors into college programs and holds one of the highest student retention rates on the Peninsula. Her sessions are precise, thoughtful, and quietly intense — she's the coach competitive players graduate to.
Teaching style
Detail-driven and systematic. Elena films strokes regularly, compares them frame-by-frame with pro references, and assigns exact rep targets. Expect clear structure, measurable goals, and honest feedback delivered kindly.
Levels
Skill levels taught
From first swing to competitive match play — Elena plans every session around your level.
Courts
Where lessons happen
- 1
Rinconada Park Courts
Rinconada, Palo Alto
- 2
Mitchell Park Tennis Center
Midtown, Palo Alto
Packages
Lesson packages
Packs never expire while Elena coaches on Rally · swap between private, semi-private, or group anytime.
Reviews
Verified student reviews for Elena
“Elena rebuilt my backhand from scratch using video analysis. Six months later it's my best shot. Her attention to detail is unmatched.”
Jonathan K. · Menlo Park
“Elena coached my daughter from a solid 3-star to a committed D3 recruit. The structure, honesty, and care she brings are exceptional.”
Mira L. · Old Palo Alto
“You can feel the tour-level experience in every correction she makes. Precise, patient, and incredibly effective.”
Arun P. · Midtown
On court
Elena in action
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Serving Palo Alto · 8 ZIP codes