If the tennis pro or coach offers an introductory lesson attend that, plus at least watch one other lesson if possible. This will allow the students to see if the coach or trainers style matches their requirements.
The United States Professional Tennis Association and the United States Professional Tennis Registry are the two groups that register and certify tennis coaches and instructors in the United States. As if the instructor you are considering is a member of one or both of these agencies.
In the United States the United States Tennis Association offers a free training program that is available in most communities. In addition there are low cost municipal programs that allow both children and adults to learn the basics of tennis as well as the rules to allow them to be able to play the game.
