I've been working with Marwan for a couple months and it's time to write a review: Marwan is an outstanding tennis coach. I've been improving after every lesson. He mixes just the right amount of explanation/verbal instruction with intuitive training, by that I mean choosing the right drills, and within those drills giving me the right shots to help me learn through doing. He has correctly identified flaws in my game and given me actionable steps to improve. He's conscious of not making things too hard or discouraging. He checks in frequently and although he pushes me on the court with his shots, he keeps the atmosphere light. He's also a very nice and funny guy and I enjoy his company. His service is a solid 5 stars. read more

Outstanding tennis coach! Marwan is passionate, patient, detail-oriented and highly skilled. He has the crispest volleys in SF. He also does great string jobs! Cannot recommend him enough. read more

Marwan is such an outstanding tennis coach and I'm so grateful that I started my learning journey by taking lessons from him. Knowledgeable, patient, encouraging, have a sense of humor, Marwan is exactly that kind of coach you would like to learn from. Especially as a super beginner, I was so nervous and could not expect much when I started my first class. Then, with Marwan's support and guidance, I started to enjoy learning tennis and improve my tennis skills. Marwan can tell you what to focus on and keep sharing useful tips. He will always give feedback so that you are aware of what and how to improve. I have been training with Marwan for almost three months now and I can definitely say I enjoy every moment. I would definitely recommend Marwan to anyone who wanted to start to learn tennis, or who wanted to improve their skills to next level! read more

I have nothing but great things to say for Marwan! I'm a beginner at tennis and have been working with him for the past 3 months. In that short amount of time, I've seen my skills progress and now I'm able to rally with him and am working on more complex parts of my game! I like that he is patient and always has a positive attitude. He tries to make it fun and I appreciate that since it can sometimes be frustrating when learning a new skill. He's always quick to respond through text and can be flexible around the time and place for lessons. I would definitely recommend him as a tennis coach whether you're a beginner or an advanced player looking to refine your techniques! read more

Very unfriendly and rude person. I wanted to arrange a personal training for my boss who was travelling for the first time through USA. He started to tell me that I'm scam just because I didn't call him and text him in Watsapp. I offerd him to call or write an email or write him in Facebook but he didnt want to help me and just finished conversation. I couldn't even think that somebody who offers some service could be such rude and unhelpfull. Very disappointing experience. read more

Marwan is a great tennis coach that I highly recommend! I have been taking tennis lessons from him for about 4 months at Alta Plaza Park and it has been such a great experience. I am a beginner and Marwan is a very patient coach and focuses on small changes that make a big difference. I really enjoy the lessons and I feel like my skills have steadily progressed. Marwan has a great attitude and is very encouraging. I got lucky finding Marwan through Yelp so I wanted to pass along the good word! read more

Marwan is a great coach. He is Patient, on-time, detail-oriented, strict but he keeps the lesson fun. He explains things really well. I really like his lessons. read more

Marwan is an awesome tennis coach. He's an energetic guy whom you can tell is extremely seasoned in the art of tennis. His website doesn't lie -- you are going to get fed tons of tennis balls, so be ready for a workout! His assessments and instructions are specific, and he is encouraging with a great sense of humor. I really appreciate that he responds to texts in a timely fashion, confirms with me about my lessons, and is easy to schedule with. Above everything else, he always wants his students to leave totally happy and satisfied with their lessons. He also strings racquets! read more

Marwan is a great teacher of my favorite sport, tennis. I took a private lesson along with a few friends. He's extremely knowledgeable, patient, and offers great advice on improving your game. I would recommend him to anyone who is a beginner, or someone who needs to take their game to the next level. read more

I've been training with Marwan for almost three months now and I have noting but amazing things to say about him! from our first lesson together, Marwan has been extremely patient and knowledgeable (which, as a beginner, is extremely important). He puts a lot of emphasis on the right technique and constant practice and our lessons are always a great mix of fun (he's just a VERY funny guy) and learning. I feel like I made so much progress in a short period of time. Highly recommended! read more

Very knowledgeable and passionate tennis instructor. I took my first class with Marwan after years of not playing tennis, it was a great decision. I'm definitely scheduling more classes with him. He let me use one of his rackets for the class, the balls were in great condition and the class was entertaining. read more

I have been taking tennis lessons from Marwan for the last month or so. I started pretty much as a total beginner and teaching a 30+ year old requires patience, encouragement, and a sense of humor. Marwan possesses all 3 in abundance. He makes the lessons fun and an hour flies by fast. After 5 lessons or so I feel like I have improved to where I can practice with others. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to learn or improve in tennis. read more

Not only is Marwan a stringmaster extroardinare - he's also a darn good teacher. I came to Marwan because I was having trouble hitting angles - every ball I put in play seemed to just head harmlessly down the middle of the court. Marwan was quick to find a solution to my problems. Not only did he help me adjust my follow through and finish to get more spin on the ball so I could angle it better, he also helped me to speed up my footwork and racquet preparation so I could make earlier contact with the ball. It may sound technical, so I'll simplify. Whatever you want to learn on the tennis court - Marwan will help you. He won't just go through the routine like some guys do - he'll actually listen to what you want to achieve and tailor a lesson-plan that makes those goals possible. He'll have you breaking strings in no time - but don't worry - he'll get you restrung just as quickly... read more

Started to play tennis again after a long hiatus (10+ years!) and wanted to take lessons to get my stroke back. At first, my forehand was all out of whack, and struggled to get the ball over the net on that side. After one lesson with Marwan, he was able to detect my issue. I made a grip adjustment and by the end of our first session, I was able to use my forehand and rally with him! I still need a lot of work, so I'm continuing my lessons with Marwan. He's helping me hit more consistently with good form and technique. Time flies when we're hitting around, and he's a joker, like me, which keeps things light and fun. Thanks Marwan! read more

I'm on my 3rd lesson now and cannot be happier that I decided to pick up tennis and take lessons with Marwan. Super friendly guy with lots of great advice and mnemonics to help get the concept into your head during the game. He quickly helped diagnose the issue with my forehand and is encouraging throughout the class. Also, great energy with lots of jokes to keep things both focused but fun! Definitely not for the lazy...there are plenty of hitting opportunities. read more

I've just started taking lessons and I'm beyond thrilled. From the first moment meeting Marwan, his passion for tennis was apparent. Marwan is on time, patient, insightful and offers constructive advice with a humorous spin. His serious, yet fun, approach to tennis is really motivating. Not only has my hitting/game improved, I've had a ton 'o fun doing it... Two thumbs up.... read more

Ive been taking lesson with Marwan from day 1 on and off when he opened his business and started doing private lessons he has been an amazing teacher I've learned a lot from him and my tennis skills have improved a lot from when we started till today I've recommended him to many of my friends and family and we all love him and I am now recommending him to everyone else in this world because he definitely knows his stuff when it comes to tennis and anything related to it he's your go to guy. read more

I've been playing with Marwan weekly since June 2016. It's been a personal dream of mine to be able to causally play tennis and Marwan is helping me get there. He's extremely knowledgable, skilled, and patient. He's intensely observant and gives constant feedback -- knowing what I'll most likely do before I do it. It's this feedback that helps me understand what I'm doing wrong and how to make the right adjustments to improve. He has a list of sayings that will be drilled into your head. It's these mantras that help to reinforce proper form so it becomes second nature. As far a practicalities go -- scheduling is always simple as Marwan makes himself available via text. He always arrives at the court early to save it for our lesson. His rates are extremely reasonable and payment is simple via PayPal. Marwan provides it all -- friendliness, ease, affordably, and of course the most important that only comes after years of practicing a sport -- the ability to coach. read more

Marwan did a great job stringing my old Ti.S5 racket and getting it back to me the next morning. Couldn't ask for more.

My 11 year old son began taking tennis lessons from Marwan this summer (2009). I was a little worried because my guy gets frustrated easily and needs *lots* of positive feedback. Not only that, but I needed to find someone who was willing to offer lessons at a tennis court that my son could walk to (I'm a working mom with 3 kids, and there are only so many pick-ups and drop-offs I can handle per day). Marwan was willing to come to our corner of the city, and he has made tennis such fun for my son. My son looks forward to lessons, is improving, and most important for me...getting away from the computer games for a little while, exercising, and having a great time. Not everyone has a temperament suited for teaching kids, especially a normal kid who isn't a tennis superstar, but Marwan does. I recommend him highly. read more

Marwan is a great Tennis instructor. His passion for tennis makes him teach this sport with love, patience, humor and professionalism. He is very quick at reading your technique, correcting any flaws and improving your game. He will make you relax if you're nervous and he will make you improve no matter what your level is. He is also very honest and funny, which makes the lessons even more enjoyable. KN. read more

My friends and I have been training with Marwan since Jan - some of us are complete beginners, and some are intermediate players. We are super happy with our classes, Marwan can find the right approach for every student! Highly recommend this instructor. read more

I hired Marwan to teach my daughters the basics of tennis since they have never really played. In 2 lessons my girls were rallying, feeling more confident and having a great time! Marwan is fun, energetic, motivating and skilled at teaching both kids and adults. I actually added on my own lesson because I was so impressed! Thanks Marwan! Looking forward to more lessons to see how their skills develop. read more

Marwan is extremely passionate about tennis and tennis instruction. He teaches hands on, constantly feeding you balls and correcting your form. By the end of each session you have gotten a great workout and before you know it, playing a full game! I highly recommend him. Rachman Chung, DC, DACNB Chiropractic Neurologist and Sports Medicine Specialist read more

I've tried out several instructors in SF, and can honestly and confidently say that there isn't a better tennis instructor in SF than Marwan. Trust me, I'm someone who does a ton of research and I've played with a lot of instructors. Whether you are a total beginner, an intermediate player just looking for a workout, or an advanced player trying to fine tune your game to the next level, you need an instructor that's going to give you a combination of technical instruction and repetition/practice. Too many other instructors in SF are LAZY and focus exclusively on technical drills and use them to hide the fact that they're lazy and don't want to tire their bodies by constantly hitting balls. While technical instruction is necessary, it's obvious that having a coach throw you slow balls for one hour of drills just is no replacement for actually playing at game speed. Don't be fooled by these charlatans...technical drills will do you no good unless you actually have a stable of hitting partners to play with (preferably right after your drills are done). Let's face it, unless you're a member at a really expensive tennis club then you don't have this situation and these instructors are just wasting your money under the guise of "technical instruction" . Marwan loves tennis and loves what he does, and that shows in the effort he puts into his craft. He doesn't hide behind "technical drills" to be lazy...he'll feed you excellent balls that are fine tuned to the pace and style that you need to get that repetition you need to steadily improve your game in an efficient manner. He's like a ball machine that's constantly adjusting to your needs/skill, offers technical instruction, and makes hilarious jokes / is fun to talk to as well. It doesn't get better than Marwan...trust me. read more

Marwan is a great tennis coach - personable, high energy, talented and very constructive. I get better every time I work with him. Very happy I found him! read more

I've only had 4 lessons so far with Marwan, so my opinion could of course change, but I'll say this based on what I've got so far: A nice guy, an energetic teacher, and very responsible, shows up right when he says he will and is good about answering emails. He's my first tennis teacher so I've got nothing to compare, but I'm quite pleased so far. read more

5 stars for communication, friendliness, and top notch service. He picked up my tennis racket on a Monday and dropped it off re-strung and re-gripped on a Tuesday. The grip is phenomenal. I can't wait to try my fresh racket strings. His selection of strings is extensive, and did I mention he picked it up and dropped it off? I wasn't even home I just left it on my porch. read more

Marwan was recommended to me by a friend from work. At that time, I was trying to get into a sport to get fit, I was inspired by the Nadal-Federer final in Wimblendon I saw a while back, so I chose tennis and Marwan to start me off on it. I am so glad I started lessons with him. He taught the basics of tennis really well and then developed my physicality, game and stamina. He is very responsible in regards with scheduling and he always gives his best on every lesson. Very good for beginners and also for more advanced students that want to improve or change some of their bad habits. read more

Nice guy but not sensitive to when I got injured overdoing my strokes as I was excited to get back to playing tennis after 2 years. I hurt my intercostal ribs on the left side, then the right side. Marwan made me feel it was my fault that I had to postpone my lessons. He didn't even let me make up my one last lesson, which I paid in advance. I don't recommend him at all. read more

I had never, ever played tennis before I met Marwan. He was patient, enthusiastic, and just an overall great, motivating instructor. After a series of 10 lessons, I was able to rally and play games with friends, which is so much more than I had hoped to be when I first started. I'd strongly recommend him for any ability range, he's versatile, a strong, talented player and simply loves the game. read more

For my birthday I was gifted 2 private lessons with Marwan - my first tennis lesson of any kind. I was a bit nervous going to my first lesson, but everything went very smoothly. He was encouraging, gave helpful feedback and knew exactly when to try something more or different. Though I've only had 2 lessons with him, I already feel much more confident in my game and know where I can put in more work. He was very observant and noticed whenever I changed my grip during a stroke and helped point out incorrect form. During the lesson he noticed the grip on my racquet was a bit too small and applied an over-grip for free. When my strings were ready to break, re-strung the racquet in time for our next lesson. If I were to do more lessons or get a racquet restrung I know where to go! read more

Two things represents a good tennis coach: 1. Good knowledge of the sport, techniques, and game play. 2. A good teacher - patient, communicates well, challenges students to perform, and feeds good balls ;) Marwan is both. read more

I called Marwan, dropped off my racket a few hours later, walked around the neighborhood for 25 minutes, came back and my racket was strung perfectly (I normally string my own rackets and am particular). On top of that he was very nice and personable. Doesn't get much easier or better than that! read more

Fantastic first lesson with Marwan; I was a competitive player decades ago now attempting to regain my form. Marwan was patient and attentive while I slowly stopped scattering every shot and began to find the other side of the court. He re-gripped my racket (for free) and gave me a discount on re-stringing. Highly recommend. read more

Marwan is a great tennis coach. I've had a few lessons with him and my tennis is already improving. In a one-hour session, he can take you through volleys, baseline hitting, returning serves, and more. I'm learning a lot, it's fun, and it's a great work out too! Marwan is friendly, responsive, and knows the game. Highly recommend! read more

Marwan is a terrific coach. As a competitive player growing up, I had high expectations when searching for someone to teach my kids. Marwan exceeded all our hopes. Beyond his technical skills, Marwan has the patience and ability to simplify terms that makes learning and excelling at tennis a fun experience. Highly recommend him for all ages and ability. read more

I am definitely not super talented with Tennis, considering many months of lessons from many different coaches did not help that much. After I have taken a month of lesson from Marwan, I feel much more confident with my tennis. It is very easy to see how he can find my flaws from every stroke. His eyes are like camera. He analyze my movement and my stroke very accurately and guide me to right direction which makes me focus on one thing at a time. I believe he will be my coach for a long long time. read more

Just had a lesson with Marwan this past Saturday and was very impressed! He's a talented player and a talented instructor. He's very welcoming and easy to talk to. I haven't played in ~5 year, so was a little nervous to get back into it. When I was trying to warm up before he got there, I could barely hit the center of the strings, but by the end of our lesson, I was striking the ball much better than I expected! Highly recommended!! read more

I found Marwan through craigslist and its been almost 2 months since my 1st lesson. I found Marwan to be a patient, fun and accomodating teacher. He is REALLY PASSIONATE about tennis and has taught me techniques to better my game. He is always humorous and positive, its made tennis lessons a lot of fun and something I look forward to! read more