PRIVATE TENNIS COACHING

Roger WatsonTennis

I'm an RSPA Elite Professional, and I've coached tennis for more than 45 years. I work with juniors, high school players, college-bound athletes, and adults who want to improve their game.

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Coaching in Wimberley areaBased in BlancoJunior playersAdults

A note about coaching

I try to make the game simpler.

When I coach, I want the player to understand what we are working on and why it matters. Some players need technically cleaner strokes. Some need better footwork, point construction, or match confidence. I try to meet each player where their game is and give them advice they can actually use.

I focus on the habits that matter

Improvement usually comes from more efficient footwork, better balance, contact point, shot selection, and learning how to repeat good habits under pressure.

I have seen players at many levels

I have worked with high school players, nationally ranked juniors, college players, competitive adults, and players trying to take the next step.

Scheduling is simple

You can text or email me directly. I do not use a complicated booking system.

I coach in the Wimberley area

I live in Blanco and currently give lessons on the public school courts in Wimberley, TX.

My background

My long and winding road in tennis.

My path has taken me through college tennis, Texas A&M camps, the Bollettieri academy, Northern California junior tennis, clubs, and public and private courts. All my current students benefit from my extensive background and coaching.

West Texas

Where I Started

I was raised in West Texas, and that is where tennis first became a serious part of my life.

College

Tyler Junior College, Howard Payne, Sul Ross

I played at Tyler Junior College, had a scholarship at Howard Payne University, and finished my college career at Sul Ross University.

Texas A&M

Graduate School and Camps

At Texas A&M, I became involved with summer programs and inter-club tennis. That time gave me access to coaches who were very generous with me.

1983

Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy

I worked at Nick Bollettieri's academy in Florida, one of the first major sports academies of its kind. It was a rare place to learn because so many top juniors and professionals came through there.

1984-2001

Northern California

I moved to Northern California to coach a nationally ranked 14-and-under junior. I stayed in California for 17 years and worked with a number of highly ranked junior players.

1996-2001

Peninsula Tennis Club

I spent four years as the head pro at Peninsula Tennis Club in Burlingame before moving back to Texas.

2005-2009

Polo Tennis Club

After returning to the Dripping Springs area, I coached at The Springs and later became the head pro at Polo Tennis Club.

2009-2024

Private Court Coaching

In 2009, I built a court at my house and continued coaching on a private court until 2024.

Today

Private Lessons in the Texas Hill Country

I now live in Blanco and currently coach in Wimberley on public school courts.

Players I have coached

I am proud of what my players have accomplished.

These are some of the results from players I have had the opportunity to coach.

state qualifiers

top-15 NorCal players

national top-100 juniors

I have worked with highly ranked juniors and college players in Northern California.

I have coached nationally ranked juniors.

I have helped Texas high school players prepare for district, regional, and state-level tennis.

Players I have worked with have been part of multiple state team titles.

I have helped adult players prepare and compete in national and state competitions. A men's doubles team won national 4.0 and a female was on a national 5.0 team.

Players I have coached have gone on to play college tennis at schools including University of the Pacific (UOP), UC Santa Barbara, Princeton, Georgia, Southeastern Oklahoma, and Wheaton.

One player became a Division I Academic All-American and recorded wins over top-10 and top-20 Division I players.

People I learned from

I have been fortunate to learn from excellent coaches.

These are some of the people and programs that influenced me. Some coached me directly. Some gave me time, advice, or an example to study. All of them helped shape how I think about coaching.

My first major influence

Fred Scott

Fred Scott helped me during my senior year in high school, and he was one of the first people who really influenced the way I thought about coaching. His family had a strong tennis background in Sweetwater, Texas, and that early help stayed with me as a player and a coach.

Texas A&M men's coach

David Kent

David Kent took me under his wing at Texas A&M during summer camps and the school year. He was very generous with his time, and I learned a great deal from being around his program.

Texas A&M women's coach

Bobby Kleinecke

Bobby Kleinecke has been a long-time friend and resource for me. He coached the Texas A&M women's team for 26 years and has become an important member of the Texas tennis community.

Elite academy environment

Nick Bollettieri

At Nick Bollettieri's academy, I was around top juniors, strong coaches, and players who were working to become highly ranked tennis professionals. That year gave me a close look at what serious junior development can look like when the standards are very high every day.

Men's tennis coach and Stanford coaching legend

Dick Gould

I was fortunate to coach at two national camps with Dick Gould and watch his Stanford teams while I lived in Northern California. His teams were disciplined, prepared, and successful at the highest level of college tennis, achieving 17 national titles.

Professional tour coach

Kevin O'Neill

Kevin has been a valuable coaching sounding board with experience around high-level juniors, college, and WTA players including the doubles team of Coco Gauff and Caty McNally (McCoco). I respect his methods in developing competitive tennis players who may also become tour-level professionals.

My most significant mentor

Steve Stefanki

Steve Stefanki has been the most significant influence on me as a coach. As a player, Steve won titles at Foothill Junior College and went on to play #1 singles and doubles for UC Berkley. He coached national-level juniors and professionals, served as a U.S. Olympic coach in 1984 as well as being the Junior Davis Cup coach from 1980-1985. Steve was also inducted into the USTA Northern California Hall of Fame, and studied under Hall of Fame coach Tom Stow.

Northern California coaching lineage

Tom Stow

Through Steve Stefanki, I learned more about the Northern California coaching lineage of Tom Stow. Tom Stow is remembered as one of the great figures in Northern California tennis and coached Don Budge to the first Grand Slam in tennis.

Photo gallery

Photos from over the years.

Rates

Current lesson rates.

When you contact me, we can talk about your current level, goals, and what kind of work would benefit your game most.

One-on-one

Private Lesson

$80per hour

For players who want individual attention on technique, movement, strategy, match play, or a specific part of their game.

Shorter session

Half-Hour Lesson

$4530 minutes

A shorter session for a tune-up, a focused correction, or younger players who do better with a compact lesson.

Popular and fun

Group Clinic

$30

Clinics are usually 90 minutes and give players a chance to train with others through repetition, movement, and point play.

If you cannot make a lesson, please let me know more than 24 hours in advance. Otherwise, there will be a fee for late cancellation.

Text or email me

Let's get in touch.

Text me(512) 560-9420 Email mewatsontennis@gmail.com