Eight professional coaches across our staff — including former ATP tour players, WTA tour coaches, USPTA and PTR certified pros. Whatever your level, there's a coach for you.
All rates are per session. Semi-private and group rates are per player. Non-members add $5 per hour for private lessons, $5 per session for group lessons, $3 per half-hour for private/semi-private.
| Coach | Private 1hr | Private 30min | Semi-Private 1hr | Group of 3 (1hr) | Group of 4 (1hr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darin Pleasant — Director of Tennis | $100 | $55 | $55 | — | — |
| Coach Chris | $110 | $60 | $60 | — | — |
| Coach Alex — Business Manager | $90 | $50 | $50 | $35 | $30 |
| Coach Danny — Director of Women's Tennis | $80 | $45 | $45 | $30 | $25 |
| Coach Jorge | $80 | $45 | $45 | $30 | $25 |
| Coach Lulu | $80 | $45 | $45 | $30 | $25 |
| Coach Gus | $75 | $40 | $40 | $30 | $25 |
| Coach Connor | $80 | $45 | $45 | $30 | $25 |
Non-member surcharge: +$5/hr private lessons · +$5/session group lessons · +$3/half-hour private or semi-private
Darin was a nationally ranked junior before playing Division I tennis at UCLA, where he went undefeated in his senior year. Following his collegiate career, he competed on the ATP Tour and earned world rankings in both singles and doubles. After his playing career, Darin developed nationally ranked juniors across California, Arizona, and Texas through his tournament training methods.
To book a lesson with Coach Darin:
Call (512) 301-8685Chris Haggard is a retired professional tennis player from South Africa. As a collegiate standout, he was the singles runner-up at the 1991 NAIA National Championships at Auburn-Montgomery. He turned pro in 1993 and went on to capture six ATP Tour doubles titles and reach 12 additional finals. His career-high doubles ranking of World No. 19 came in September 2003. He competed in World TeamTennis with the Delaware Smash until 2009.
To book a lesson with Coach Chris:
Call (512) 301-8685Alex is a USPTA and PTR Certified pro with extensive experience working with players of all levels, from beginners to touring professionals. Much of his career has been dedicated to coaching women on the WTA and ITF Tours, as well as guiding high-performance juniors through national and international competition. At Grey Rock, Alex serves as Business Manager and directs the Junior Grand Prix and PATP Programs.
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Book via Calendly →Danny Rodriguez, a PTR-certified professional, grew up in Brownsville, Texas, where he began his coaching career at the Brownsville Tennis Center. He later served as an Assistant Tennis Professional at Briarcrest Country Club in Bryan, Texas, and as an instructor for the City of College Station. At Grey Rock, Danny is the WTTA league liaison and works with the Grand Prix, PATP, and Junior Team Tennis programs.
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Call (512) 301-8685Gus is a PTR-certified professional and retired Colombian diplomat who relocated from Washington, D.C. to Austin in 2003. In addition to his PTR certification, he holds a USTA QuickStart Tennis Training certification. Gus works primarily with our Grand Prix and Summer Camp programs, where his patience and international perspective help introduce young players to the game.
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Call (512) 301-8685Connor is a PTR Certified Professional who works with players of all ages and skill levels, from young beginners to competitive adults. He is actively involved in the Junior Grand Prix Program, the Junior PATP Program, and assists with the High Performance ATP Program. His patient, encouraging coaching style makes him a great fit for juniors building their foundation as well as adults looking to improve their game.
To book a lesson with Coach Connor:
Call (512) 301-8685Jorge is a USPTA-certified tennis professional who works with players of all ages and skill levels. He is actively involved in the Junior Grand Prix Program and the PATP Program, where he helps junior players develop strong technical and tactical foundations. He coaches several USTA and WTTA league teams, guiding adults in both practice and match play.
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Call (512) 301-8685Originally from Romania, Luana competed in Division I college tennis in the United States before beginning her coaching career. She first joined Grey Rock as an intern in 2019. Now a member of the staff, she's also a rising talent on the PPA (Professional Pickleball Association) Tour, competing against some of the best players in the country. When she's not traveling for tournaments, she's at Grey Rock with junior development, adult clinics, and private lessons.
To book a lesson with Coach Lulu:
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Coach Alex offers online booking through Calendly. Pick your time, pay through the platform, and you're set.
Open Calendly →Each coach manages their own schedule. Call our front desk and we'll match you with the right coach based on your level, goals, and availability.
Call (512) 301-8685