Our Mission...
To share our passion for playing tennis and teaching tennis with all levels of players through the development and consolidation of sound fundamentals in order to build consistency and confidence that are the cornerstones for lifelong enjoyment of the game.
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Our Background...
TENNIS 101 was founded in Aliso Viejo in 1995 and has been serving the south Orange County tennis community continually since then. We specialize in high quality private and group tennis instruction, and tennis camps, for beginning-level adults and children.
Our passion for teaching tennis has produced numerous college players, hundreds of high school players, and thousands of recreational players, who in turn have all developed their own passion for the sport. For children, we offer a structured, disciplined and fun pathway to play 'The Sport for a Lifetime.'
Regardless of your experience: whether you've never played a sport before, are returning to the game after a lengthy absence, or are an active player looking to improve your skills and consistency, we invite you to contact us to learn more about this great sport.
The Method...
To successfully attain the skill set necessary to become a competent
recreational player or a legitimate competitive player, requires a solid
foundation of fundamental skills.
"The success that Greg Langdon and his methodology have enjoyed is due largely to his experience as a teacher, his philosophy of combining a structured learning environment with fun and fitness, and his passion for the sport of tennis."
The Langdon Method enables a student of any age or skill level to learn and perfect the basics of form and technique through active on-court instruction.
Utilizing a variety of proven drills within a progressive learning method, a student is systematically guided through the fundamentals of stroke formation and footwork, while concurrently developing the brain and muscle memory necessary for excellent consistency in the three major strokes of the game: ground strokes, serve, and volley.
For the beginner, the entire sport is broken down into increments that are learned in a step-by-step process to enable the student to acquire the requisite hand-eye coordination, timing, and spatial relations.
For the intermediate and advanced level player, the program offers a vast array of shot specific and game-situational drills for singles and doubles that enables the student to master more complex shot selection and strategic play in a competitive environment.
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Our Team...
Experienced, knowledgeable, compassionate, and patient professionals dedicated to your progress learning about the great sport of tennis.
Greg Langdon
Owner/Founder/Director of Tennis
Coach Greg is an RSPA (formerly USPTA) Elite-level teaching professional with a coaching career spanning 40+ years.
The son of a teacher and high school tennis champion, Coach Greg, began his career at the Beverly Hill Tennis Center in 1983, then founded Langdon's Professional Tennis in 1986.
Upon his relocation to Orange County in 1992, he founded TENNIS 101. In 1994, he was voted Southern California Professional of the Year.
In 1995, TENNIS 101 was selected as the tennis concessionaire for the Aliso Viejo Community Association tennis program. Learn more...
Savannah Anderson
Assistant Professional
Savannah joined the TENNIS 101 teaching staff in 2017, having been a student since the age of 8. She trained in all of our programs until high school where as sophomore she debuted on the Aliso Niguel High School Varsity girl's tennis team.
The following year she was named co-captain of the team winning the league championship. Then, the following year, as a senior and co-captain, won league and advanced to the finals of the CIF Divsion 2 Championships.
Her background in competitive tennis is cherished by all students, as is her kind and gentle instruction style and knowledge of the Langdon Methodology.
Heather Peterson
Assistant Professional
Heather joined the TENNIS 101 staff in 2019 as a full-time assistant in all of our programs. In 2020 she took over as lead instructor in our junior beginning-level classes, and Tennis Intensives program.
Starting tennis at the age of 9, she progressed quickly through the age divisions and by 12 was ranked in the top 10 nationally. At Inglewood High School she was team captain of the Varsity tennis team and named MVP for three consecutive years
Now a certified instructor with the RSPA, her competitive experience as a junior serves as an inspiration to adults and juniors seeking to develop their game.
Jami Pinter
Pickleball Coach
Jamie also started in our junior program at the age of 9. Originally coached by her father, she progressed through our programs, playing completitively in the juniors until high school.
In high school she played all four years on the Aliso Niguel Varsity girl's tennis team where, as a senior she won league titles. In college she played three years on the UCLA girl's Club tennis team travelling nationally to represent the college at all national tournaments.
Recently, she has transitioned her incredible athletic talent and extensive coaching knowledge to Pickleball, where she joins TENNIS 101 as the lead instructor for this burgeoning sport.
The Pro...
Greg Langdon
Throughout his career, Greg has built a formidable reputation and successful business on his patient and dedicated work with children, and his care and attention to detail when working with adults.
Greg Langdon has been teaching tennis in southern California for over forty years. Born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand, Greg's career as a tennis instructor began in 1983, as manager and assistant pro of the Beverly Hills Tennis Center. Two years later he became Head Professional.
In 1986, Greg’s reputation as a specialist in teaching the fundamentals of tennis continued to grow quickly. With a burgeoning clientele, he formed his own tennis instruction company, Langdon’s Professional Tennis, which he operated in Beverly Hills and West Los Angeles until his relocation to Orange County in 1992.
In 1993, he was appointed Executive Director of the California Division of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) the national trade association for tennis teaching professionals. Among the many accomplishments during his three-year tenure, he created and published 'ProFile', the bi-monthly divisional newsletter, and created and coordinated the inaugural Southern California Tennis Convention. In 1994, he received the highly coveted Professional of the Year award.
In 1995 he founded TENNIS IOI, an independent tennis instruction business in south Orange County, specializing in private and group instruction for beginning adults and children. That same year, he was appointed Director of Tennis for the Aliso Viejo Community Association tennis program in the city of Aliso Viejo, one of the first recreational programs developed for the new city, offering year-round instruction for groups of all ages and levels, in addition to After School Tennis, and Tennis Intensives for competitive juniors.
In 2009 he created the TENNIS 101 subsidiary, OC Tennis Camps offering summer tennis camps for Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced-level children of all ages, plus the highly popular Tennis Team Boot Camps, the ultimate preparation for high school and tournament competition.
To this day, Greg's passion, enthusiasm, and positivity, combined with his lifetime experience on the court, inspires adults and children alike to embrace the life lessons and physical, mental and emotional challenges that the sport of tennis offers everyone. As he shares with his students, it's the 4 'Ds' that are essential in every aspect of our lives: Desire, Dedication, Determination, and Discipline.
Certification: Elite Professional, RSPA (formerly United States Professional Tennis Association)
Affiliations: United States Tennis Association: Lifetime Member
Endorsements: Babolat National Team member
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