Parent guide · Lesson formats
Choose private coaching for maximum individual attention, semi-private coaching for two compatible players, or a small group for structured social energy and game-based learning.
The short answer
Consider the player's current skill, confidence, personality, goals, and ability to learn alongside others. A good fit creates both meaningful repetition and a reason to stay engaged.
Best fit: A player who needs an individual starting point, specific correction, confidence support, or a personalized development plan.
On-court experience: The coach can adjust the pace, repetition, challenge, and feedback around one player throughout the session.
Best fit: Siblings, friends, or compatible players who can benefit from sharing a focus while practicing with a consistent partner.
On-court experience: Each player receives personal feedback, with more opportunities for rally patterns, cooperative challenges, and point play.
Best fit: Players who enjoy social learning, team energy, varied partners, and game-based practice in a well-organized setting.
On-court experience: Stations, short lines, clear rotations, and simple challenges keep the group active while the coach addresses one focus at a time.
A practical decision
Does the player need focused help with one skill or confidence barrier?
Would a familiar partner help the player rally, compete, and stay motivated?
Does the player gain energy from learning with a small group?
Are the potential partners reasonably compatible in level, goals, and maturity?
Would a short individual foundation make later group learning more productive?
Quality matters in every format
A group is not successful simply because it is fun, and a private lesson is not successful simply because it is individual. Every format should include purposeful movement, a clear focus, live-ball learning, and a useful takeaway.
Current lesson pricing is shared on request through Ask Slic'd or a direct availability inquiry. That lets your family see the available choices while keeping the first decision centered on player fit.
A simple first step
Share the player's age band, experience, goals, and preferred learning environment. Patrick will help you choose the strongest available fit.