Phocus Tennis | Coach Mike Story - Dana Point, California

Stephanie Carcerano

Coach Mike is a fantastic tennis coach who knows a lot about the game and can really motivate his players. With lots of experience, creative training techniques, and a friendly personality, he’s a great coach for anyone wanting to improve their tennis skills.

Erik Block

Mike leads fun and challenging clinics that will improve your game and give you a great workout
at the same time. His style is just the right mix of technical instruction to hone your swing, stance and movement along with useful in-play strategic tips. Highly recommend for men and women looking to raise their level of play and conditioning.

Nick Stilwell

I’ve been recently getting back into tennis after several years off and needed some help with my serve. After a lot of searching, I’m so grateful to have found Mike. He’s a super knowledgeable coach, great communicator, and all around awesome guy. Beginner or advanced player at any age, I can’t recommend Mike enough if you’re looking for some tennis coaching in South OC. I’m looking forward to trying his live ball classes next, which I’ve heard rave reviews about.

Sandy Sinden

Mike is an awesome tennis coach and mentor. He knows how to make those small tweaks that changes everything in your game. But he also works with your mindset because that’s a huge part of it. And he meets you where you are. I highly recommend him.

Ben Liad Schwartz

Coach Mike is a one-of-a-kind tennis instructor who brings excitement, enthusiasm, and dedication to every lesson. I came in with a few years of experience, but hadn't played rigorously for a while. Coach Mike has worked diligently and patiently with me to find opportunities to grow my game while also reinforcing my areas of strength. If you're looking to start playing tennis or improve your current game, you won't be able to find better than Coach Mike!

Chris Landry

My 15YO daughter has been working with Mike Story for about 8 months now and the progress in her confidence and her tennis game is unbelievable! Mike not only is a great technical coach but also a teenage whisperer. He designs the lessons to increase strength, speed, as well as technical and mental tennis skills all while remaining challenging and having fun. I highly recommend Mike Story as we cannot say enough great things about him.

Michael

Way back in my spry high school days, I would play tennis at least 4 times a week. As I got older, my racket found its way farther and farther back inside my closet. While I was moving a few years ago, I found it and decided to Google some local clinics.

I found Mike Story's class and I am glad I did. Some coaches have great experience but are horrible coaches. Some coaches are great teachers but have no to little experience. Mike has both and this makes him an outstanding coach.

Mike is very patient but does not allow students to slack off or go through the motions. I have been going about a year and myself and other regulars continue to improve every week.

Because there is no official start or end dates for the clinics, new folks will often show up to the class with no experience. Coach Mike does a great job of giving them the tools and tips they need to learn while at the same time giving the regulars the same focus.

If you are new or looking to get back into tennis, I highly recommend Coach Mike.

Christina Von Der Ahe

Coach Mike is amazing! He has a great personality and his style of coaching puts you completely at ease. He provides easy to understand instruction that instantly improves your game. I would highly recommend him to anyone for tennis lessons!