Tips & Video Lessons
Coaching from the court.
Articles and guides from Coach Tim Brielmaier — what 40+ years on the court has taught him about choosing a coach, picking a sport, playing well at every age, and what to actually look for in a tennis pro.
Weaponize Your Backhand: Topspin Step by Step
A weak backhand is a target — opponents find it every time. Watch Coach Tim build the topspin backhand step by step: grip, shoulder turn, and the low-to-high swing.
Topspin & Underspin: The Two Spins Every Player Needs
Topspin gives you height, safety, and depth; underspin keeps the ball low and sets up your approach shots. Coach Tim's video lesson on both spins — and when to use each.
Weight Control & Spacing in Tennis: Easy Power & Depth
Easy power and depth don't come from swinging harder — they come from weight control and spacing. Watch Coach Tim break down both, with a drill you can do solo.
How to Hit Topspin: Forehand & Backhand (Power, Depth & Spin)
Where topspin power and depth actually come from. Watch Coach Tim break down the forehand and backhand wiper, spacing, and weight shift.
How to Practice Tennis Against a Wall (Spacing & Balance)
Hitting against a wall is the best way to practice on your own — but only if your spacing and balance are right. Watch Coach Tim break down the drill.
Best Tennis Courts on Florida's Space Coast
Which Space Coast tennis courts are worth playing on, which are best for beginners, which have lights for night play, and what to expect at each. A local guide from Coach Tim.
What to Expect in Your First Lesson with Coach Tim
First lessons can feel awkward. Here's exactly what happens — from booking to court to follow-up — so you can show up confident and know what to look for.
Tennis vs Pickleball: Which Should You Start With?
Pickleball is easier to start. Tennis has more room to grow into. Here's how to decide which sport fits your goals, body, and schedule.
Senior Tennis: How to Play Injury-Free into Your 70s and Beyond
The players who stay on the court into their 70s and 80s aren't the strongest. They're the ones who learned to move smart, hit clean, and respect their bodies. Here's how.
What Is RSPA Certification (and Why It Matters When Choosing a Coach)?
Tennis coaching certifications all sound similar but mean different things. RSPA is one of the most rigorous in racquet sports. Here's what it takes — and why it matters to you.
Online Coaching
Found Coach Tim on YouTube?
These lessons reach players well beyond Florida's Space Coast. If you've been learning from Coach Tim's videos and want feedback on your own strokes, ask about online coaching — send a video of your swing and get his eyes on it, or talk through your game over a call.
Just reach out and tell him what you're working on — he'll take it from there.
Want it coached in person?
Call or text Coach Tim and put these tips to work at your court.