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Private Lessons
$60 / hour
One-on-one coaching tailored to your goals — picking up a racket for the first time or sharpening a tournament game.
Book a private lessonDavis, California
Tennis & pickleball coaching for every age.
Welcoming, professional instruction from Coach Cheryl. Private lessons, small-group classes, and summer camps.
What we offer
Year-round coaching options for individuals, small groups, families, and kids' summer camps.
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Group Lessons
$30 / person / hour
Bring a friend or two — 2 to 4 people. Higher energy, lower per-person rate, still plenty of personal feedback.
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Family Lessons
$60 / hour, flat
Make it a family affair — up to 2 adults and unlimited kids from one household, one flat hourly rate.
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Summer Camps
$200 / week
Half-day camps for ages 4–11 that mix tennis and pickleball with games, drills, and a lot of laughter.
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A peek at a typical session — drills, swings, and the kind of fun that keeps players coming back.
Meet Coach Cheryl
The coach behind Chu Court Academy.
Coach Cheryl
2004 ITA All-American · 30+ years on court
- AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
- 2004 ITA All-American
- CPR / First Aid / AED
- Associate Ergonomics Professional
- Certified Safety & Health Official
Some coaches find their way to the court. Coach Cheryl was born to it. Growing up with a semiprofessional soccer player turned tennis enthusiast as her father — Coach Al, the person she proudly calls “Coach Dad” — she spent countless hours rain or shine on the tennis courts, competing in USTA junior tournaments, and learning that tennis was never just a sport. It was a way of building character, resilience, and an unshakeable love of movement.
Coach Dad is more than just a dad — and more than just a coach to me. Everything I bring to the court and to others today started with him. He taught me the importance of family bonding, helping others, and the positive impact sports can have on your wellbeing for a lifetime.
That foundation set the stage for one of the most remarkable chapters of Coach Cheryl's athletic career. While completing her studies at UC Berkeley, she simultaneously competed on the Cal Club Tennis Team — which claimed its first Sectional Championship title in 2004 — while also competing on Chabot College's women's tennis team, where she earned the prestigious 2004 ITA All-American designation, one of the sport's highest collegiate honors. Two teams. One unforgettable year.
Today, Coach Cheryl brings 30+ years as a competitive athlete and nearly two decades in health, wellness, and instructional design together in a coaching practice built on that same family spirit. Whether she's working with a first-time pickleball player or a young tennis student ready to compete, her approach is equal parts technical precision and genuine encouragement.
Family Court bonus: Coach Cheryl's daughter (10) and son (8) often assist at family and youth lessons, bringing an extra spark of inspiration to young athletes.
Education
M.S., University of San Francisco
B.S., University of California, Berkeley
Verified credentials
Certified, current, and verifiable
Coach Cheryl maintains active certifications in personal training and emergency response. Tap the AFAA badge to verify directly with NASM, or scan the QR code on the ProCPR card.
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CPR / AED / First Aid
Adult, Child, and Infant Pediatric · Issued August 2025 by ProCPR (ProTrainings) · Valid through August 2027
Scan the QR code on the card to verify with the issuer.
How we coach
What to expect in a session
Every lesson at Chu Court Academy is grounded in safety, smart mechanics, and a whole lot of fun. Drawing on her background in ergonomics, injury prevention, and instructional design, Coach Cheryl structures sessions that build proper technique from the ground up — with warm-up, skill work, and cool-down built in as non-negotiables.
For younger students, expect games, positive reinforcement, and the kind of patient, high-five-heavy energy that makes kids ask to come back next week. For adult players new to pickleball or returning to tennis, expect honesty, encouragement, and a coach who genuinely celebrates your progress.
Now enrolling
2026 Summer Camp
Half-day camps mixing tennis and pickleball, for ages 4–11 (potty-trained).
Camp week
August 3-7, 2026
Mon-Fri, 8 AM-11 AM
7 of 8 spots remaining
Schedule
8 AM-11 AM
Same time each camp day
Location
Davis, CA
Specific court confirmed at registration
Testimonials
What our players are saying
I like Coach Cheryl and her kids and I like tennis. I want to keep doing it.
It was fun! My favorite were the tennis games.
My favorite part was rallying!
We had a great time! I really like the option of being able to do lessons with my daughter.
Get in touch
Questions about lessons, camps, or scheduling? Send Cheryl a note and she'll typically reply within a day.
Where we play
Davis, California
Specific court confirmed at registration.