Why Take Private Tennis Lessons with a FLAC Pro?
Whether you're picking up a tennis racquet for the first time, preparing for your high school season, getting ready for USTA league play, or simply trying to add more consistency to your game, private tennis lessons can help you make the most of your time on the court.
At Four Lakes Athletic Club, our tennis professionals work with players of all ages and skill levels on our six indoor tennis courts in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. From junior tennis lessons and youth development to adult tennis coaching and competitive tournament preparation, our pros can help you build a plan around your goals.
Why Choose Private Tennis Lessons?
Playing matches and hitting with friends are great ways to enjoy tennis, but sometimes you need an experienced coach to identify what is holding your game back.
A private tennis lesson gives you focused, one-on-one instruction designed around your needs.
Personalized Attention
Instead of following a general lesson plan, your FLAC tennis pro can focus on the specific areas of your game that need attention.
That might mean improving your:
Forehand or backhand
Serve
Volley
Footwork
Court positioning
Shot selection
Consistency
Match strategy
Mental approach
Doubles positioning
Your coach can adjust drills and instruction based on your current ability, learning style, and goals.
Immediate Feedback
Small technical adjustments can make a major difference in tennis.
During a private lesson, your coach can watch your movement and stroke mechanics, provide immediate feedback, and give you specific drills to reinforce what you're learning.
Rather than simply hitting more balls, you're working toward better-quality repetitions.
Build Confidence
Confidence comes from knowing what to do and having the skills to execute it.
Private tennis instruction provides a structured environment where you can ask questions, work through challenges, and develop stronger fundamentals without feeling like you have to keep up with an entire group.
For newer players, that can mean becoming comfortable with the basics.
For experienced players, it may mean developing the confidence to use a new shot or strategy during match play.
Train for Your Goals
Every player has a different reason for playing tennis.
You may want to:
Learn how to play tennis
Improve your recreational game
Prepare for high school tennis
Compete in USTA tournaments
Get ready for league play
Improve your doubles game
Develop more consistent strokes
Prepare for a specific opponent or tournament
Take your competitive game to the next level
Simply enjoy tennis more
Your private lessons can be built around your goal.
Private Tennis Lessons for Juniors
For young players, the right instruction can help establish good habits early while keeping tennis fun.
FLAC's junior tennis pathway uses age-appropriate instruction and low-compression tennis balls, including Foam, Red, Orange, and Green Ball progression. Junior program placement is based on both age and ability, with an evaluation used to determine the appropriate level.
Private lessons can complement junior group programming by giving players additional opportunities to work on specific skills.
Junior Players Can Work On:
Fundamental stroke development
Footwork and movement
Serve development
Rally consistency
Match strategy
Point construction
Tournament preparation
High school tennis preparation
Competitive development
Whether your child is just learning how to hold a racquet or already competing, individualized coaching can help reinforce the skills they're developing in group lessons and match play.
FLAC's junior tennis program is designed to support players progressing toward recreational, high school, USTA, and college-level tennis.
Private Tennis Lessons for Adults
It's never too late to improve your tennis game.
FLAC offers adult tennis opportunities for beginners through advanced players, including private instruction, group drills, leagues, and USTA teams.
Private adult tennis lessons can be especially helpful if you're:
A beginner: Learn the fundamentals in a comfortable, individualized setting.
Returning to tennis: Rebuild your strokes, movement, and confidence after time away from the game.
An intermediate player: Identify the parts of your game keeping you from the next level.
A league player: Prepare for USTA or club competition with focused technical and tactical instruction.
An advanced player: Fine-tune specific strokes, patterns, strategy, and match play.
Whether your goal is to win more league matches or simply feel more comfortable during your weekly doubles game, your coach can help you create a path forward.
Meet the FLAC Tennis Professionals
One of the biggest advantages of taking private tennis lessons at Four Lakes Athletic Club is having access to a diverse coaching staff with experience across junior development, collegiate tennis, high school coaching, competitive play, adult leagues, and professional tennis education.
Jonathan Teune - Director of Tennis
Jonathan brings extensive experience working with players ranging from beginners to nationally ranked juniors and collegiate athletes.
Before joining FLAC, he operated his own academy and coached at indoor tennis clubs throughout the Chicago area. His players have achieved USTA District, Sectional, and National rankings and have continued on to NCAA Division I, II, III, and NAIA programs.
Jonathan is PTR certified and competed collegiately at Taylor University and Lewis University.
Best fit: Players looking for comprehensive development, competitive training, junior development, and high-level coaching.
Contact: 262-743-2644 | jon@flaconline.com
Adam Westhauser - Tournament Director / Staff Pro
Adam brings collegiate playing experience from Judson University along with coaching experience in Wisconsin, Chicagoland, and Memphis.
He's also the head coach for both the boys' and girls' tennis teams at Elkhorn High School and is a certified PTR professional with a particular passion for youth development and team coaching.
Best fit: Junior players, high school players, youth development, tournament preparation, and competitive players.
Contact: 262-379-1006 | adam@flaconline.com
Sherwin Miranda - Head Tennis Professional
Sherwin joined FLAC in 2018 after competing for four years of NCAA Division II tennis at the University of Findlay.
He holds a Bachelor's degree in Strength and Conditioning and an Associate's degree in Personal Training. As a junior, Sherwin was ranked among the top 100 nationally in India, bringing a strong competitive background to his coaching.
Best fit: Players looking to develop their game through a combination of technical instruction, athletic development, and competitive experience.
Contact: 262-379-1006 | sherwin@flaconline.com
Brian Jaaksi - Head Stringer / Staff Pro
Brian is a graduate of the Professional Tennis Management program at Ferris State University and holds a P2 certification through the USPTA.
His coaching background includes working with players in Georgia and Minnesota, from beginners through nationally ranked competitors.
Best fit: Players seeking technical instruction, stroke development, equipment knowledge, and a coach experienced across a wide range of playing levels.
Contact: 262-379-1006 | brian@flaconline.com
Lynette Trost - Staff Pro
Lynette combines her background in education with extensive tennis coaching experience.
She is PTR certified, has directed the Elkhorn Area School District's summer tennis program for eight years, and has led USTA adult league teams to State and Midwest Championships. She also specializes in Red, Orange, and Green Ball junior development.
Best fit: Younger junior players, foundational skill development, Red/Orange/Green Ball players, and adult league players.
Contact: 262-379-1006 | lynette@flaconline.com
Rick Bowhousen - Staff Pro
Rick brings decades of coaching experience from tennis clubs and country clubs across Wisconsin, Texas, Florida, and beyond.
He's coached high school tennis for nine years and earned two Wisconsin Coach of the Year awards. Rick also played collegiately at Ripon College and achieved USTA adult open division rankings at both the sectional and national levels.
Best fit: Players of all levels, high school players, adult players, competitive players, and those looking to draw from extensive match and coaching experience.
Contact: 262-379-1006 | rick@flaconline.com
More Than a Tennis Lesson
Private instruction doesn't have to exist on its own.
At Four Lakes Athletic Club, players can combine private lessons with junior tennis programming, adult drills, USTA leagues, tournaments, court time, and match play.
Adult tennis members receive member-rate access to private lessons, group lessons and drills, club and USTA leagues, tennis events, and court time. Junior Tennis Members enrolled in qualifying Level 4–7 programming receive member rates on classes, private lessons, and events, along with free court time while enrolled in session-based classes or match play.
That creates an opportunity to take what you learn during your lesson and put it into practice.
Learn. Practice. Compete. Repeat.
Year-Round Indoor Tennis in Southeastern Wisconsin
Wisconsin weather doesn't have to determine when you can work on your tennis game.
Four Lakes Athletic Club features six indoor tennis courts, giving players a year-round place to take private tennis lessons, participate in adult and junior programs, practice with friends, and compete.
Located in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, FLAC serves tennis players throughout Walworth County and Southeastern Wisconsin, including Lake Geneva, Delavan, Williams Bay, Fontana, East Troy, Whitewater, Burlington, Mukwonago, Elkhorn, and surrounding communities, as well as players from Northern Illinois.
So whether you're searching for indoor tennis near Lake Geneva, private tennis lessons in Elkhorn, junior tennis lessons in Southeastern Wisconsin, adult tennis lessons near Lake Geneva, or tennis coaching in Walworth County, Four Lakes Athletic Club has options for you.
Ready to Work on Your Game?
You don't have to figure out your next step alone.
A FLAC tennis professional can help you identify where you are now, where you want to go, and what you can work on to get there.
Ready to take the next step?
Explore the FLAC Tennis Staff page, connect with a tennis professional, and find the private tennis lesson option that's right for you.
Your next breakthrough might be one lesson away.
