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
Why Variety Beats Grooving: Building Adaptable Strokes in Sarasota Juniors
Michael Boothman on why varied practice builds more adaptable Sarasota junior tennis players than grooving one shot on repeat — the science, explained.
A Sarasota Coach's Guide to Where Juniors Actually Get Better
Michael Boothman on choosing the right Sarasota courts for junior tennis — why the venue matters far less than whether your child can actually rally there.
The Serve Plus One Pattern: A Sarasota Live-Ball Drill for Junior Players
Michael Boothman breaks down the serve plus one drill for Sarasota juniors — first-strike patterns built in live-ball conditions that hold up in matches.