Hit Elite Tennis & Pickleball Lessons

Public tennis and pickleball courts in Albany, Berkeley, Richmond, El Cerrito, Oakland and surrounding East Bay, 900 Buchanan Street, Berkeley, CA 94706

mapPublic tennis and pickleball courts in Albany, Berkeley, Richmond, El Cerrito, Oakland and surrounding East Bay, 900 Buchanan Street, Berkeley, CA 94706

About

Hit Elite Tennis & Pickleball Lessons offers tennis lessons and pickleball lessons for kids and adults, including private and group options. The program provides kids private tennis and pickleball lessons, adult private tennis and pickleball lessons, group tennis and pickleball lessons, small group classes, seasonal camps, and clinics. Players can also use a tennis ball machine rental to practice at their own pace.

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Daily options on weekdays and weekends from 6:30am to 9pm
• Price: Pricing depends on the coach and lesson type. Private lessons typically range by coach experience. Current pricing for all coaches is available at https://www.hitelitetennis.com/booking-all-coaches.

Hit Elite Tennis & Pickleball Lessons is led by Founder and Head of Tennis & Pickleball, Adi Zilberstein. Coach Elliott Nguyen is a USPTR Certified Tennis Coach with over 10 years of experience working with players of all ages and skill levels. Coach Damon T. became a Certified PPR instructor in March of 2024. Steve Hernandez is a PPR (Professional Pickleball Registry) Certified Pickleball Coach with over a year of coaching and instructing experience and over five years of playing experience, competing at the 4.5 level in tournaments.

The program states that its mission is to foster a love for the game while nurturing the growth of aspiring tennis and pickleball enthusiasts. Hit Elite has coached through Parks and Recreation Departments through the City of Berkeley and the City of El Cerrito and serves Albany, Richmond, El Cerrito, Berkeley, Oakland, and more in the San Francisco East Bay. The program uses a personalized approach that focuses on individual progress and enjoyment, with lessons tailored to unique needs, refining strengths and addressing areas for growth, and coaches committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment.

Kids are assessed on the first day of class and grouped based on age and skill level as much as possible. Hit Elite can provide extra tennis rackets or pickleball paddles for beginners, especially for first-time lessons or kids who do not yet have equipment. Students are advised to bring a water bottle, athletic shoes, a tennis racket or pickleball paddle (if they have one), sunscreen, a hat for outdoor sessions, and a comfortable pair of tennis shoes.

Last updated March 22, 2026.

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