Dial Jones Tennis Academy, Santa Monica

I split my time between Venice CA and New York City, and every time I come back to CA the first thing I do is arrange for some tennis lessons with Dial or Hunter. I have worked with Dial and Hunter, and each brings something special to the court. Hunter is one of the best tennis pros I have ever met, and I've met a lot of them. His love of the game is inspiring and he is not only a great teacher but he also gives you a great work-out on the court! Dial is a phenomenal instructor. I had stopped playing tennis for almost 30 years, and I went to Dial to see if I could take it up again. Not only did he bring my game back, it's better now than it was when I was in my 20's and playing every day. The live ball clinics are also fantastic and give great value for the money. You get to hit a lot of balls, learn what you're doing wrong, and concentrate on strategy while playing points and games. And best of all, it's a lot of fun. I can't recommend this program highly enough.

I have trained with Dial and Hunter for a couple of years now. They are a great couple of tennis professionals - knowledgeable, friendly, reliable and most importantly, able to improve my tennis game. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to improve their game and have fun doing so.