David is amazing! I've had a few other tennis instructors since I started playing as a kid and David has been by far my favorite. He's super patient and he will explain things in several different ways until one clicks with you. I like that his lessons are structured so you never feel like you're wasting time but he's still able to focus on the technical side. He's very professional without being cold and I think that's really hard to find. He is a clear favorite over the city's selection of instructors. He's great with kids and the kids before me are really good. I've even had one of the parents tell me that their kids were with another instructor and once they switched to David they were exponentially better. I'd definitely go back to David once my schedule frees up. read more

Being a self taught tennis player, David was able through thorough explanations and repetitive drills that have completely change and improve my overall game. His knowledge and patience for educating me on every nuance of the game has influenced my experience on the court and made a sufficient difference in my understanding and confidence with a correct strokes and strategies. He will change your game with conviction. read more

I loved learning tennis with David! I've been playing tennis for over a half year now, learning from couple different coaches. Although I knew the basics and theories of different techniques, I always felt like I wasn't able to get them right. My wrist would hurt, my balls would fly high, and I didn't know how to hit the balls using body rotations. When I told David about my concerns with my forehand (which was my biggest frustration), he broke down the strokes step by step and had me practice at each step. He started at something easy and simple, building up to it once I get used to the previous step. He also tried to come up with several analogies to help me grasp the feeling of creating a topspin. Lessons on positioning, backhand and volleys were done in a similar way as well. I'd definitely come back to David for more lessons. read more

My backhand has always been abysmal, but I never bothered getting any actual coaching help until recently. I originally went with Dave because he was the only local tennis coach I could find that didn't charge crazy rates, but he's actually helped me make a lot of subtle adjustments with my grip, footwork, and shot selection that has improved my previously awkward form into something much more fluid, and I'm glad I went with him. Though my backhand is what has improved the most, he's also been quite thorough with all the technical aspects of my game, with my serve and net play being the other two aspects that have benefited a lot. He's also helped me read the court and manage my court spacing a lot better. One neat thing he does is set up a tripod and record me as I play practice matches and drills with him. In addition to the feedback he gives me during our lessons, he posts these videos on youtube and adds annotations to them. This is actually great help - there's nothing like being able to watch yourself make mistakes so you know exactly what to correct. I don't know of any other local tennis coaches using this learning tool, but they should, because it's pretty useful being able to watch yourself play and see the instant analysis. I train with him in Fountain Valley, but I know he gives private lessons all over OC and parts of LA county to newbie and veteran players alike, and is also a high school JV/Varsity coach. Overall pleased with the improvement of my game, and I'd recommend him to anyone in the market for tennis lessons. He is a pretty nice and patient guy in general (very vocal with his encouragement, which reminds of me those volunteers all over the course that cheered me on as I ran the OC marathon last year). read more

David woo is an excellent instructor!! He helped me improve my tennis game in a rather short period of time. He broke down the game with analytical knowledge step by step. I highly recommend David to any intermediate player that wants to improve. He has the experience and patience of a professional coach to really understand how to change your strokes the correct way. From footwork to small adjustments of your swing path, you will be on your way to being consistent in your groundstrokes, volleys, serves and overheads. read more

I'm basically brand new to tennis and David has significantly improved my game in a relatively short time. He is great at teaching the fundamentals and takes great care with every step of the stroke. He breaks it down in such a way that is easy to learn and build from. David is incredibly patient and never makes the lesson feel rushed. I highly recommend David for anyone that is looking to improve their game! read more

I've had several different tennis instructors in the past, and David is the best. He strikes a good balance of technical instruction and drills. He really breaks down each stroke and explains things in multiple ways until it clicks; he was the only coach I had who used video replay during lessons. Highly recommend him :) read more

Hey wassup people. Looking for a tennis teacher huh? got a great one right here. teaches everything. plus does stretching that stretches out every inch of your muscle so that its comfortable to play. he teaches basics, techniques, and strategy. i really got a lot better after starting to learn from him. hes nice and hes the guy in the white shirt and wearing the cap in the picture above. also hes a great tennis player himself. read more

I was so happy to find Woo Tennis. I have tried many instructors over the years and I would plateau almost immediately, become frustrated and go back to watching videos on you-tube and self teaching. However, dropping balls to yourself only takes you so far and I wanted to improve faster. I knew I could, I just needed to find the right instructor that would teach me to play the game the way I wanted to play it. From the first lesson, I could tell David was different from other instructors. He was able to break down and explain the movement and techniques at a very granular (at my request) yet understandable level. I have been taking weekly lessons with David for 5 months now and David has completely transformed my game. I am now keeping up with players that had long been soundly beating me before I started with David. My forehand, backhand, volleys, approach, overhead, footwork, conditioning, and court IQ have all greatly improved as a direct result of David's coaching. Every-time I leave a lesson I am always very happy with progress we made that day. I am never disappointed. David uses video as a tool for training. This is invaluable to me. Seeing what I am doing wrong and right really helps in my progression. David takes time after lessons to post portions of before and after videos of your lessons on YouTube so you can refer back to them. David trains you how you want to be trained. It is very much a collaborative approach to improving your game. David is always on time; always there to put in work and stay focused on your lesson and getting your game to where you want it to be. read more

Yep - found David on Yelp and decided to give him a shot based on the reviews. All I can say is they are all correct! He is a smart guy who has studied the game and can definitely help with everything from stroke mechanics to strategy. I've been around competitive tennis a long time and seen a lot of junior, college and adult coaches - David is one of the best out there. read more

Woo Tennis helped me improve a lot, even tough he makes you run a lot in the beginning. He gives u drills to work on to help work on your forehand, backhand, etc. Overall, Coach Woo is an excellent teacher. read more

Highly recommend David Woo. I dabbled a little in tennis many many years ago, but no formal instruction - recently joined a work tennis club, and David was one of the instructors. Very good for beginners - our first session focused on the backhand. He broke it down into individual steps, working backwards. It works! David also explains very clearly the WHYs of doing each step a certain way. That's tremendously helpful. Footwork drills are also a important part of each lesson - those aren't easy (great for cardio!), but such an important part of the whole game, and it will definitely help me to improve. Second session was backhand review, then on to the forehand. We're on the 3rd session now, volley & serve. His rates are very reasonable - I feel I get more than my money's worth. Give David a try if you're serious about learning tennis for the first time, or improving your tennis game! read more

I have been taking lessons from David Woo for almost a year now. This past weekend I won my first tournament! I had taken lessons in the past, and wasn't a successful or confident player. David has made ALL the difference in my game. He really breaks down each stroke in a way that makes sense and is achievable. Through the learning process, David has been MORE than patient. He narrows in on any specific complications I have and tailors my lesson for me. David also introduces new teaching tools as they become available. Not only has he helped with lessons but also with choice in racquet, shoes, and anything else pertaining to tennis. David Woo is hands down the best teacher in O.C. read more

I have only just started training with Woo Tennis, but there is already a significant change in my tennis game. As a recreational player with no prior training, David immediately established a technical foundation for my strokes based on footwork, positioning, proper point of contact, and the swing. David is a great coach - encouraging, supportive, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, I could not ask for more. I am happy to say that for the first time since I started playing, I am confident in my backhand, not only in its technical accuracy, but also in its effectiveness. Thanks Woo Tennis! read more

I trained with David throughout summer looking to improve many poor aspects of my tennis game. I can honestly say that my consitency (which is probably the most important thing in order to win points) has improved by far. I used to hit much flatter balls but being taught by David, my spin has increased resulting with more balls in the court/ He knows all the fundementals to an effective kick serve and his drills are excellent. The drill definetley work you out and are extremley effective in improving feet movement which also playes a HUGE role for matchplay. He has many helpful techniques to improve reflexes and agility for those short balls or those shots that make you struggle. I definetley recommend David as he has helped me move up even though Unviersity High's tennis team is extremeley competitive. 5 STARS! read more

Great instruction for beginners. David breaks each stroke down in detail and explains the reasoning behind each step so that one can develop a strong understanding of sound technique. The lessons and tips provided are detail-oriented and challenging. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to learn the game. read more

With David's encouragement, my son started playing tournaments after only a year of lessons. He still has a lot to learn but already developed a love for the game. read more

My 7 year old son started taking lessons from David a few months ago. My son had been playing tennis for a couple of years before he came to David. He could hit the ball, and he had some technique, but not much. My son also had no footwork. However, David was able to break down all the strokes for my son, so he would be more technically accurate. David has taught my son a variety of different techniques on how to hit the ball, so he can hit deep balls, short balls, and drop shots. David also taught him how to use a split step before every shot. David is now teaching my son how to get some power behind his serves. Not only is David able to effectively communicate with my son & teach him all these techniques, strokes, and footwork, but he is really really patient. My son's tennis game has improved so much since he's been working with David. read more