Private lesson
$50per hour
Your child's own lesson, at their own pace.
- Grip, ready position and footwork
- Forehand, backhand and a simple, reliable serve
- Rally games that build confidence
- Easy things to practice between lessons
Lessons built for beginners
For kids and entry-level juniors who are just picking up a racket. Every lesson is encouraging, active, and focused on the fundamentals that make tennis fun to keep playing.
Group lesson
$25per kid, per hour
Siblings, friends or teammates learning together.
- The same fundamentals, taught as a group
- Drills and games that keep everyone moving
- Live rallies and points with other kids
- A great way to bring a friend into tennis
Pay with Zelle
Send to (949) 322-7673. The name shown will be Riley Cardiff.
Hi, I'm Riley.
I've loved tennis my whole life, and I want to pass that on to the next generation.
For years I've coached kids in the Grip N Rip junior program at Newport Beach Tennis Club, helping young players go from their very first swings to real rallies.
In high school I started the tennis team at Pacifica Christian High School and served as its captain. Now I bring that same energy to every lesson: patient, upbeat, and focused on getting the basics right early, so tennis stays fun and progress keeps building.
Grip N RipJunior program coach, Newport Beach Tennis Club
Team founderStarted and captained the Pacifica Christian team
Kids firstFocused on beginners and young juniors
On the court
How booking works
Pick a time
Choose an open weekday slot on my booking calendar. For weekends, just text me.
Get a confirmation
The calendar sends you a confirmation. I'll reach out about your child's level and confirm the court.
Meet on court
Bring water, sneakers and a racket if you have one. I'll come with a plan for the lesson.
Open lesson times
My regular weekly availability. Booked times won't appear on the calendar, so what you see there is open.
MondayMon
9–11am4:15pm on
TuesdayTue
11:15am on
WednesdayWed
4pm on
ThursdayThu
11:15am on
FridayFri
3:30pm on
Where we play
Lessons are held at the tennis courts at Bonita Canyon Sports Park in Irvine.
The court may occasionally change after you book. If it does, I'll let you know before your lesson.
Get directions
Questions parents ask
Anything else? Text me at (949) 322-7673.
Does my child need any experience?
Not at all. Most of the kids I teach are brand new to tennis, and we start right from the basics.
What should they bring?
Comfortable athletic clothes, sneakers or court shoes, water, and a racket if they have one. If they don't have one yet, let me know when you book.
Private or group: which is better?
Private lessons ($50/hr) give your child my full attention. Group lessons ($25 per kid, per hour) add games and rallies with other kids, and are a great fit for siblings and friends.
How do I book?
Pick an open weekday time on my Google booking calendar. For weekend lessons, text me at (949) 322-7673.
How do I pay?
With Zelle, from your bank's app. Send to (949) 322-7673; the name shown will be Riley Cardiff.
Where are lessons held?
At the Bonita Canyon Sports Park tennis courts in Irvine. If the court changes for your lesson, I'll let you know ahead of time.
Let's get your kid on court.
Grab a weekday time on my calendar, or text me about weekends.