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
A Sarasota Parent's Guide to Tennis Plateaus: When Your Junior Stops Improving
Michael Boothman on why Sarasota junior tennis players plateau, what the science says, and how parents can help without adding pressure this fall.
What to Ask Your Junior's Tennis Coach: A Sarasota Parent's Guide
Michael Boothman shares the questions Sarasota tennis parents should ask a junior coach — about progress, practice, and what real development looks like.
The In-Between Ball: A Half-Volley Live-Ball Drill for Sarasota Juniors
Michael Boothman breaks down a half-volley live-ball drill for Sarasota juniors—simple geometry, real rallies, and a way to stop fearing the awkward bounce.