Tennis Coach. Builder.
Sarasota Local.
USPTA Elite Professional with 30+ years coaching. Founder of SRQ Tennis. Developing young athletes through evidence-based coaching and small-group programs at public parks across Sarasota.
The Six Pillars
The coaching philosophy behind every SRQ Tennis program.
Accuracy Before Everything
Placement before power. 8 out of 10 to the target before we push the pace.
Live Ball Is the Method
Real rallies, real situations. Fed balls and machines don't teach match play.
Technique Is Geometry
Center contact, square face. We coach the contact, not the choreography.
Confidence Is Built
Evidence, not flattery. We track progress with real numbers so players know they're improving.
Conditioning in Order
Joint mobility, then muscle activation, then high intensity. The right order matches the player's stage.
Channel the Fire
Competitive frustration is fuel. We teach the Between-Point Routine to harness it.
From the Blog
Keeping Your Junior's Tennis Sharp Over the July 4th Weekend in Sarasota
Michael Boothman on how Sarasota juniors keep their tennis sharp over a holiday weekend with short, live-ball practice instead of a full week off.
Thirty Years In, Michael Boothman Still Asks One Question Before Every Sarasota Lesson
Michael Boothman on 30+ years coaching tennis in Sarasota, running a small business, raising kids, and why measurable evidence beats applause on court.
How Much Should My Junior Practice? A Sarasota Parent's Guide to Summer Volume
Michael Boothman, a Sarasota tennis coach, on how much practice junior players actually need over summer—and how to avoid burnout and overuse.