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
Public Park Tennis in Sarasota: A Local Coach's Guide for Junior Players and Parents
A Sarasota coach's guide to public park tennis — Potter Park, Pineview, and why free community courts are where junior players really develop.
What to Look for in a Sarasota Junior Tennis Program: A Parent's Guide
Michael Boothman shares an evidence-based checklist for choosing a Sarasota junior tennis program — group size, live ball, and real progress.
Why Random Practice Beats Blocked Practice: A Sarasota Coach on Motor Learning
Michael Boothman explains why mixed, random practice builds tennis skills that hold up in matches better than repetitive blocked drilling. Evidence-based.