I started taking tennis lessons with my boyfriend a few months ago and we've been working with…read moreMcClain -- it's been a great experience! We were both beginners when we started, and he helped us build a solid foundation pretty quickly. In just a few months our rallies went from a few hits to 50+, which we definitely didn't expect when we first picked up a racket. Coach keeps things fun, relaxed, and easy to follow. He's great at breaking down technique -- forehands, backhands, footwork, consistency -- in a way that actually makes sense and sticks. He's also calm, encouraging, and funny, so we genuinely look forward to every lesson. Our lesson package has been totally worth it (and we plan to continue). I'd recommend him to anyone -- beginners, couples, or really anyone who wants to improve while having a good time.

Coach McClain is the best tennis coach we've ever had. My partner and I have been taking lessons…read morewith him for 3 months as beginners who last took tennis lessons when we were kids and we have improved tremendously. We are almost at the point where we can play on our own and rally! Coach is incredibly kind, patient, amazing with beginners, funny, and gives great guidance. He is proactive about identifying mistakes in our play style and giving us actionable feedback. He is also so kind, easy to talk to, and encouraging. I highly encourage anyone interested in playing tennis to work with Coach McClain!! He's the best!

Yuri makes learning tennis fun! He's always quick to respond and his rates are very reasonable…read moregiven he is certified. Im pretty new to the sport and noticed a difference within a few sessions. THANK YOU YURI!

I contacted Yuri to help me with learning the proper technique for serving using a continental grip…read moreand pronation. I did a series of 4 lessons and I can say that I am finally getting comfortable with this grip after over 10 years of playing tennis & not using this grip. This concept has been so difficult for me to learn but thanks to Yuri's training I am finally getting it. He knows how to teach in the most effective ways - he is certified after all! He was super responsive & communicative to me - I contacted him and 2 days later I was at my first lesson. I'm a nurse so my schedule is all over the place but Yuri always found time to fit me in his schedule. He is very nice & makes the lessons enjoyable. Thank you Yuri for your excellent lessons!

Came here on Easter day to buy my first pair of tennis shoes and Gordon was there to help my…read morepartner and I in our quest. We are both new to the sport and I've been lagging on buying dedicated tennis shoes for the past year because of how intimidated I was by the online shopping process, but SO glad to have discovered this local store and Gordon's helpful expertise. Admittedly, I took a while to decide on which pair to go with, but Gordon was patient and gave great insight and suggestions and recommendations throughout me trying on and deciding between the many different color ways available. He had all the sizes and half sizes and new color ways in stock for the shoes I was interested in!

Awesome tennis shop with an awesome owner in the Richmond. The shop has many bags, racquets, and…read moreshoes for sale. They offer excellent stringing services at fair prices too

I feel so fortunate to be learning tennis from scratch with Coach Paul. My husband and I had never…read moreplayed tennis before and decided to take a lesson, or clinic. Starting from zero can be intimidating, but Paul is excellent at explaining the basics while keeping the clinic fun. I appreciate that Paul's clinic has a structured approach, ensuring we warm up properly, learn swing techniques, and enjoy playing against each other. Each clinic is capped at 6 people and lasts 90 minutes. Paul pays close attention to each student, providing immediate corrections and recommendations. This helps us know what to improve, making the 90-minute clinic engaging and productive. Most importantly, it's always a good vibe at Paul's tennis clinic, making it a great place to learn a new sport, stay active, and meet new tennis friends!

Paul is such a great coach. He mixes a real, infectious, enthusiasm for the game, with a chilled…read moreand helpful style of giving you feedback to improve your game. The clinics he does are great value for money and really good fun. We've met some great people doing them. Couldn't recommend Paul highly enough!

Great racket shop near Balboa Park! Five stars all around. I've gotten my rackets restrung there…read moreseveral times. They are nice, friendly, convenient, helpful, knowledgeable & efficient. I appreciate the email to let me know once my racket is ready!

If I could give Daniel 6 stars, I would. i switched from another store in the city for good measure…read more- daniel took the time to consult my issues and recommended a string type, pattern and tension that totally changed my game overnight. he is the best stringer that i've ever worked with! thanks, daniel!

Scenic courts with wild wind! OMG - I could barely keep the ball straight it was so windy…read more I found this court and hitting partners on joinplaytennis.com/san-francisco

Absolutely LOVE Alice marble. The location, the views, the easy parking, everything. Depending on…read morewhen you book, it can be tricky to find a reservation, but if you plan out your visit far enough in advance, playing a match or two at Alice marble is a MUST

Food is Great Service is even Greater! By far an awesome campus to play tennis workout grab a bite…read moreshop for gear

Came here to watch a tennis member and guest round robin tournament. From what I've heard, the fees…read moreare high for this club, but I can see where the money goes. - Multiple unisex bathrooms on each floor (hand towels / automatic faucet and soap) - The servers at the restaurant on the second floor are super nice. Ollie (not sure if that's how his name is spelled) is phenomenal. What an attentive member who thinks ahead and really thinks about the member / guest experience. - Ten tennis courts to play on - first-come, first-serve basis (with the exception of tournaments) - Seating and tables wrap around two sides of the club to eat and watch tennis (with better view of courts 1-2). Outdoor seating is also available (with better views of courts 1-4). Benches and chairs are also available to watch tennis courts 6-8). - Parking garage available under the club - If you're a tennis player and join the club, they can match you with other players at or near your level to play with

I contacted their office to ask if they'd be willing to block off (paid/contracted) time for a…read moreUSTA-sanctioned tournament and if I should pitch the idea to the Parks & Rec department or to them directly. Since the courts are public, I'd be willing to contract and pay for time/security/etc. for approximately 10-days for qualifying rounds. The contact stated that they do *not* rent space for private tournaments. Weird, but fair enough. Then it was brought to my attention by several other people that the Kunal Patel ("KPSF Open") happens at this very site. I don't understand people using public spaces as their personal clubhouse where they pick-and-choose their policies. It's weird energy and after reading other reviews, it sounds like inconsistency is a pattern here.

Five stars, but with a big asterisk. Playing pickleball at…read moreGoldman on a sunny afternoon is one of my favorite things about living in SF. Beautiful facilities. Staff is always friendly and helpful. I only play pickleball here so can't speak to the tennis side of things, but the pickleball experience is top notch. Shout-out to Joel if you're taking lessons. Patient, clear, actually makes you better. Try to get him if you can. If you are a complete newbie, a clinic or group class is helpful. Beyond that, I think they are a bit overpriced for what you get. Instructors are good but with that many people on a court, you don't get individual attention. They recently started offering smaller-group lessons which seems like a better format. Now the asterisk. Reservations are basically impossible. Booking opens at 12:30pm and courts are gone in, not an exaggeration, one second. Again, I'm not exaggerating. And even if you click at exactly 12:30:00, you still might not get one. I've also heard the owners aren't fans of pickleball and aren't planning to add more courts, which if true is a bummer because the demand is obviously there. Honestly the reservation thing is so bad I went back and forth on whether this should be four stars. But the place itself is so great, maybe it's just a victim of its own success. If you CAN get a reservation, it's unbeatable.

I have had the pleasure of knowing Rick for a few years now. He's always extremely punctual and…read moreprofessional in our sessions. I started as a complete novice with Tennis. I began seeing improvement immediately in my game after meeting with Rick and had a great time In the process as well. Not only is Rick an exceptional coach, but he is also patient, fun, and genuinely interested in helping improve my tennis skills. I would highly recommend.

Rick is extremely knowledgeable about tennis and brings the professionalism to the court. He helped…read moreme out with drilling and working on my stroke consistency. Besides that he's easy going so can be a great instructor/sparing partner for a player of any level.

The staff is friendly and helpful. Most importantly, no pickleball noise. I'm glad I was invited to…read moreplay at this location.

Stay away if possible. They are running on an ultra lean staff, and trying to cut costs wherever…read morepossible. If you have a billing question, good luck. (and you will, because they will load up your bills with extraneous costs, charge you late fees if you don't pay, and literally never ever respond to help) If you want a towel, take your chances. You're probably going to be air drying. If you like poor client service - you're definitely in the right place. There's no number to call. No one will ever answer you. You'll also find in your membership terms that they can raise rates at their discretion, and boy have they lived up to this. by the latest estimate they've raised dues over 50% over the last 4 quarters. They're trying to build a monopoly in the Bay Area, and make sure we have no other options. The class schedule continues to dwindle. They book paid camps and lessons over the basketball and tennis courts, so there's minimal availability over primetime. The recipe for Bay Club is clear. Charge people more while giving them less and less for their money.