Meet Gina
I am excited to be a new permanent resident of Santa Cruz. With over 15 years of coaching experience throughout the United States and Europe, I aim to bring my experience to the local courts of this beautiful area. Most recently, I spent the past 8 years coaching full-time in Los Angeles, working with players of all ages and skill levels.
Having played tennis since the age of 8, I bring a lifelong passion for the game into every lesson. I teach everyone from young beginners to advanced juniors, aspiring collegiate players, as well as adult beginners and those looking to refine specific aspects of their game.
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Coaching Philosophy
Each lesson is thoughtfully tailored to your individual goals, skill level, and learning style, whether you’re picking up a racquet for the first time or fine-tuning techniques you’ve been developing for years. You are guaranteed to leave each session with a stronger understanding of the game and noticeable improvement in your technique development.
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My Guarantee
I guarantee the most important thing which is to instill a love for the game in a child of any age, while they simultaneously learn the correct modern swings and footwork to give them a strong foundation for a lifetime of play.
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My Other Qualifications
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Certified USPTA Elite Tennis Professional
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Certified USTA 10 and under Elite professional
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Division 1 Collegiate Player
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Current Head Tennis Pro at Bay Club Los Gatos
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Trained for four years alongside the worlds top players at Saddlebrook Tennis Academy in Tampa, Florida
Services
Lessons Scheduled by Appointment Only
Student Testimonials
Jude
I’ve done both private and group lessons with Gina. She is an amazing, upbeat, and positive tennis coach. She has a true gift for fine-tuning technique. She can adjust my forehand by just a few centimeters and make a world of difference. Her energy and motivation are contagious, and she has a knack for saying exactly what helps things click (surfing arm, make it more wristy, WHEELS!) Gina is also completely reliable and consistent. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
I was a self taught tennis player who started hitting during COVID. I used to just slam the ball and hope it landed somewhere on the opponent’s side. My technique had some… creative interpretations. I didn’t realize that I had so many bad habits, mainly ones that would cause injury or result in crazy inconsistent shots. I began lessons with Gina about a year ago, everything changed.
Gina is one of those rare coaches who really loves what she does, and you feel it every lesson. She is focused on technique so If it means doing a silly drill then that is what we do. She’ll come close, adjust your grip, position your shoulders, guide your stance, and help your body feel the correct motion. It’s not just “bend your knees” or “follow through” like some coaches bark out. She literally teaches your muscles what the right shot feels like. And once you feel it, you practice and can repeat it.
She’s patient in the best way: she’ll let you try, she’ll let you mess up, she’ll laugh with you, and then she’ll break it down again until your body understands. She does this with humor and a calm confidence that makes the lesons enjoyable, not frustrating. I am now a 3.5 player and people have made it a point to comment on my improved forehand, topspin and overall game play.
If you want someone who truly cares about your progress, pays attention to the details, and makes the lesson fun, Gina is it. I can’t recommend her enough.
Nina
Ready to Play?
Location
Santa Cruz, California
Whether you're picking up a racket for the first time or looking to refine your competitive edge, I'm here to help you reach your goals. Send a message to inquire about availability and lesson packages.
Submit a Form or Contact me at:
ginabloemers@gmail.com
(253)266-8405 (Text Preferred)
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