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Whether you're picking up a racquet for the first time or brushing up on the basics, this 5-week series is designed to help you build confidence while having fun. Each class features plenty of hitting, engaging drills, and a focus on one key skill each week:
Week 1: Forehands
Week 2: Backhands
Week 3: Volleys & Overheads
Week 4: Serves
Week 5: Match Play, Scoring + Strategy
With just 3-6 players per class, you'll enjoy lots of personalized coaching, plenty of court time, and a fun, supportive group to learn alongside.
Rates: $225 per person / $55 single drop-in rate if space allows
Please create a CourtReserve account to book online. The web version is available online, or you can download the app via the App Store or Google Play. New users will be prompted to create an account, which must be approved by our membership team—please allow up to 48 hours for access.
A Few Things to Note:
- Advance sign-up for the entire series is required, and a minimum of three participants (maximum of 6) is needed to run the series.
- The 5-week series is limited to INNESS Community and Golf Members. Drop-in rates (when possible) are open to Hotel Guests as well.
- All sessions take place on Court A + B.
- Please bring a water bottle and a sweat towel.
- The Tennis Pro reserves the right to cancel in the event of inclement weather, and a rain date will be arranged.
- Proper tennis sneakers are recommended. Regular athletic shoes are acceptable, but trail-running, hiking, and street shoes are not permitted.
INNESS Pro Bio
Jonah is an RSPA-certified teaching professional with experience coaching players of all ages and levels throughout the Hudson Valley since 2013, and a former Ulster County Open and Woodstock Open singles champion, as well as a current Woodstock Open doubles champion.
Inspired by the rivalry between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, Jonah transitioned from soccer and baseball to tennis in middle school. In high school, he went four consecutive years without losing a league match, captained his team, and competed in the New York State Championships. He also spent four years as a ball boy at the US Open, gaining a close-up view of the world’s top players.
An early adopter of pickleball, Jonah even built a court in his driveway during high school to play with family and friends (and keep the neighbors on their toes).
He went on to attend Brown University, where he played club tennis and rowed on the varsity crew team.
A Dutchess County native, Jonah has always gravitated back to the Hudson Valley. He grew up hiking the Shawangunk Ridge and Catskill Mountains, kayaking the Hudson and Delaware Rivers, and exploring the region’s roads and trails by bike.
When he’s not on the court or outdoors, Jonah enjoys learning languages, cultivating mushrooms, and frequenting local bakeries.
Coaching Philosophy
No two tennis players have identical strokes, and no two approach a match the same way. Each player’s game is a kind of fingerprint. Yet many players become frustrated trying to force their technique into a single “ideal” model—one that often feels unnatural or uncomfortable.
Rather than imposing a rigid blueprint, Jonah focuses on building strong fundamentals—emphasizing the commonalities shared by great players—while still allowing for individual variation. There is no single way to succeed, only the way that best fits the player.
His approach is centered on identifying each player’s natural strengths, refining technique, and developing a style that is both effective and authentic. The goal isn’t to make your game look like someone else’s—it’s to make it the best version of your own, all while having fun and working up a sweat.