Patron Evaluations

Patrons Evaluations

Frank Sacks Tennis Camps in the News

Letters of Recommendation

These are just a few of the comments patrons have left on our evaluations.

Frank Sacks Tennis Camps provides great activities. The instructor is top notch professional with awesome skills.  He provided individual attention to my child and definitely helped her out not only to improve her skills but also to enjoy her tennis more. Thank you."

"Rumen is a thorough instructor and it was a good variety of drills."

Rumen was excellent at helping us and made the class fun."

Great teachers! Loved it."

The Coaches were great! My kids want to go to tennis camp next summer."

"Coach Bjorn and the other coaches were very positive with the kids."

"Coach Jason was great with the kids."

"Perfect. Awesome instructor.'

"I loved it a lot."

"I love the instructors."

"The adult and child lessons at the same time are very convenient.  It would be nice to have these lessons at the same time outside, too."

"Susie was great.  Susie was an excellent coach and worked great with the age group."

"Jolanta is a very good teacher."

"Really liked Jolanta and Rumen."

"Jolanta and Marina are very good teachers!"

Jolanta is a great coach. I would certainly take it again."

"Coach Jason is the best tennis coach."

" I was very concerned that my kids would get frustrated since their hand eye coordination was not great. But the instructors made it so much fun they really enjoyed coming and were not frustrated at all."

"Jason is awesome."

"The class was great."

"Good teaching. My girls learned how to play tennis. I was impressed by the sequential increase in the difficulty of classes."

"Jason is awesome!!"

"Instructors did a fine job of keeping the class interesting while still stressing the fundamentals."

"We love Richard! He's the best!"

"Vic is really an outstanding coach--- very involved, good drills, personal attention."

"Jason did a great job, the best instructor I have ever had. Jason explains the concepts very well and makes it easy to follow and understand."

"It [the tennis camp] helped me improve all of my tennis skills and was well organized."

"Coaches were great and very accommodating"

"Very impressed with the program - have and will continue to recommend the program. Coach Vick is awesome!"

"Great intro to tennis! THANKS!"

"My child took the summer lessons and they were great!"

"Best camp we have had -- thanks coach."

"We would love to have coach R. back permanently,"

"Nice, informative and helped improve my skills."

"Richard is great - another Mom."

"Calvin is Great!"

"Alin is doing a great job."

"Winter classes -- Coach Richard is so fun!"

"My child enjoyed coming to lessons.  It was a great introduction to tennis."

"Coach Richard was a great coach.  My children really enjoyed being in his class."

"Coach Richard does much more than expected, i.e., had my daughter come 1/2 hour early 3 times for one on one instructions.  Make sure you keep him.  My kids love him."

"This was the best year!  Enjoyed the tennis and Coach Richard -- so fun."

"My 6 & 9 year old daughters had a terrific time this summer and want to do it again!"

"Both Coach Vic & Jack were excellent instructors; they were both extremely professional and still managed to keep the camp fun with many different games and exercises.  Thanks for having me."

"The instructor was excellent.  He made the class fun and interesting.  I play tennis and I have tried to "teach" my child, but she was not enthusiastic about the classes at all.  I believe that attitude is everything and she has an excellent attitude towards learning tennis now."

"Thank you for your patience with my 3 sons!! You're a great coach -- keep up the good work."

"Great instructor.  Would appreciate having portable restrooms available at park -- especially with young children."

"Coach has great control -- my kids love him."

"Great number of kids - great even distribution of skill -- two instructors is wonderful -- kept them moving -- good, firm discipline."

"My daughter loved this class taught by Mr. Shapiro.  He was very encouraging and taught a fun class.  His assistant was good with the children as well."

"The instructor was excellent.  This class is the only one my child has looked forward to going to in all of the "classes" (lessons) he had attended - including swimming, t-ball, football, soccer, martial arts, fencing."

"Overall this was a good experience for my children.  Had two children enrolled and they enjoyed it."

"Best instructor we've ever had in BPD.  Coach Dick is the top."

"I learned a lot and had a lot of fun!"

"Instructor (Dick) was excellent!  He kept the class involved and attentive."

"League for 3.5 level -- Carl is awesome!"

"Carl is a fabulous teacher-w/Will., the best in the program.  He's organized, focused, attentive a real teacher"

"Carl is a great instructor.  He's well organized with a variety of drills.  Also his positive nature -- I would happily take lessons with him again."

"Carl did a great job - coached well, gave great individual attention and good sound advice.  I would specifically request to have him as an instructor."

"Good variety of drills.  Instructors energetic, motivated and good with kids."

"The instructor was Bjorn and my kids had a blast!  Thank you."

"Alin is an excellent instructor.  I am no longer afraid of a backhand and am progressing in serving as well."

"Chris T. was very friendly.  The kids really liked him.  He was always on time and well prepared."

"Chris T. Rocks!"

"Jolanta was great!

"Jolanta was a great instructor.  Very personable, focused, helpful.  I would definitely recommend her and the program to others."

"Our instructor Jolanta was very good.  Very helpful and very positive.  I really enjoyed it."

"My child, Emilie, has improved greatly.  Thank you."

"I am happy that my  sons and daughter had a great time in class."

"The Coaches are great!!!"

"Awesome instructors---their enthusiasm and energy is contagious."

"Jolanta really was an excellent instructor! She focused on important parts of our game and gave us constructive comments.!"

"Classes were well-staffed.  The instructors were Excellent!"

"The program was good---as always."

"I really liked this class and it helped me improve my skills."

"This worked well with my child’s tennis class---mine was right after his."

" Sandra is an outstanding instructor! We would like to hear about classes she teaches in the future! Thank you!"

"Thank you for accommodating home-schooled children."

"The techniques taught were easy to learn and very effective.  The classes were extremely enjoyable."

" Coach Van King was an outstanding teacher! My daughters really enjoyed him, felt very comfortable , had fun and learned a lot!"

"Excellent instruction!  Can’t wait for the next class."

"I came into this Intermediate class not having taken the Beginner class.  A review of a few things was helpful!"

"Chris has done a terrific job working with this group---Professional and no-nonsense with high expectations for the kids---and he appears to be getting results."

"Good program.  The adult group format was better than I expected."

"Drills, excellent and imaginative!!"

"Good tennis and a good workout."

" Coach Sandra was great! She was patient and my child enjoyed her teaching the class!"

"I had a lot of fun in the class and I’m really impressed with how much I’ve learned.

"My children enjoyed the class so much with Jolanta, that we are going to sign up for the Fall classes! She was very professional, positive, helpful and caring. She explained  everything well and gave each child individual attention."

"This class was great!  I came in knowing basically nothing and now I feel like I could actually play a game."

"I feel that it is a good program for the kids to learn the fundamentals."

"The instructor was knowledgeable, well-prepared and organized---also very funny and direct---kids like him!"

"We are very happy with the class and with David.  The kids were happy and learned something too!  We will certainly sign up next year!"

"My kids did not want to do tennis---now they don’t want to miss it!  The coach is great."

"My tennis has improved quicker than I expected."

" It was really fun and the instructors were nice!"

"Mike and Jason provided ongoing positive critique at each lesson. Outstanding!"

"I enjoyed the instructor and the class."

"Thank you for having such a small ratio of coaches to students."

''My daughter liked both of the instructors a lot"

"My son learned a great deal, was challenged, and had fun.  Also, my son learned enough to teach his older brother, too. Thanks. "

"Sandra is an outstanding teacher & coach. She clearly loves children and game of tennis, plus she understands how to elevate both. We are so grateful, that our son could have her as a teacher. His enthusiasm for the game grows under her encouragement! She perfectly understands the kinds of activities appropriate to this (and other) age levels. She is definitely an asset to the tennis program, and we will keep coming partly because of her! "

"The instructors are very well-organized and kind." 

"Nice combination of Chuck & Kerry.  It's fun and they add challenge when they play with us.  I love Wednesday evening tennis."

"Great class, good technique teaching for beginners." 

"Chris, as always, runs a great class. "

"I'm looking forward to taking more classes.  Dave's a great instructor---Frank too, of course."

"Michael was excellent instructor!"

"Instructors interacted very well with the children."

"This tennis program was a very good learning experience.  I had so much fun.  The coaches were great. "

" Coach Sandra is incredible! Great drills- I would certainly take it again!"

"Instructors knew what they were talking about."

"I really liked the tennis lessons, and I had a lot of fun!  Thanks!

"Will was terrific---lots of individual attention and encouragement.  I learned a lot and improved my game."

"Congratulations!  I had a great time!"

"The coaching staff is great."

" Sandra is a fabulous instructor! She relates to the kids well and teaches them in a fun way! She covers a lot material in each session. my son loves her!!!"

"My kids loved Matt and Sarah as their teachers."

"All the coaches are awesome."

"Calvin was great!  My son loved the class."

"Coach Calvin did a great job."

"Staff is great."

"Christina is great."

"2nd time for Coach Dick--- love him."

"My tennis has improved quicker than I expected."

"Coach Dick is just great."

" Coach Sandra was very professional! The class more extensive than I expected! Fantastic!

"Coach showed he really loves kids."

"Instructors are very flexible and accommodating to schedule conflicts and class formation."

"This was a great fun-filled camp."

"We took the Fall session and my daughter loved it, especially the instructor.  Dick Shapiro is a very motivating and inspiring teacher."

"My two children loved the class and teacher."

"The instructor made the class very fun."

"No negatives about this class.  Good class! "

"Great Job, Instructors!"

" Sandra is great! She's very knowledgeable, enthusiastic & friendly. We had a great time & hope she teaches more programs in the future!"

"I really appreciated Frank's help on my technique.  After 4 weeks, I saw a big improvement."

" I really enjoyed it.  Thanks."

Michael was excellent, a great instructor."

"Tennis Camp is great."

Frank Sacks Tennis Camp was fun for me."

"Great Coaches, Bailey loved the program and would like to return for the next session."

" Mike's style was perfect for me.  He is structured and methodical, individualized well and is fun."

"Classes of 4-6 are perfect."

"The instructors are supportive, yet honest and they were very knowledgeable!"

'Now that I am traveling for business, I really appreciate your flexibility on scheduling."

" I really like working with Chris.  The drills are very imaginative and he is demanding but cut us some slack."

" had a great time and will enroll in another class.  Thanks for the great instruction."

"Jolanta did an exceptional job this session. Thank  you."

"We had Jolanta on Sunday afternoons-What a wonderful instructor.  I really feel she has a great attitude, maintains her sense of humor and enthusiasm. Best instructor I've ever had, I hope to train with her again."

" I enjoyed all of my lessons."

"Coach Van King was an outstanding teacher! Great rapport with young children. My daughters really enjoyed him-felt comfortable, had fun, and learned a lot !  We will continue with him."

"Van is great! He loves tennis."

"Good and patient instruction."

"Best class I've had in 3 years. (even though I was at the "bottom "level of the class."

"Michael and Jason were excellent instructors."

" I was in an advanced beginner class. The instructors were awesome."

" Michael was a great instructor, positive reinforcement and great attitude."

"Mike is great."

"Great job, FSTC!  You should definitely continue.  I will see you again." You should do lessons year around in our community."

Frank Sacks Tennis Camp was a blast for me.  The coach was funny and nice." I learned a lot about tennis and camp was fun.

"I improved on a ton of my skills.  The instructor helped me a lot."

"Extremely well organized. Like to see more matches."

"Sandra is outstanding. The kids love her-she is interesting and professional.  My son learned a lot and had fun."

"Jolanta was fantastic. She is a great instructor.  The class was tough and fun."

"Coach Calvin is an excellent patient instructor. I very pleased with the programs and instruction. I'm very impressed with the instructors patience and teaching style."

"Calvin is an excellent instructor and perfect for the age group."

"Excellent and thorough instruction-would like to have the same instructor for the next class."

" I strongly recommend Mirek as a tennis coach."

"Mirek is an excellent instructor."

"Emma had a great time. Thanks."

"This was a great class."

"Shannon was very conscientious and knowledgeable."

Thank you for writing evaluations. We've taken for years at another park district and never received one."

"It was a fun enjoyable class."

"Teaching was perfect."

"It was fun and the teachers are great,"

"It was great."

"Jessica and Dave are very nice."

"Tennis is great. I love the court and the instructor. I'll come back soon.!"

"I had a lot of fun and would recommend the program to other people."

"It's fun." 

"I loved it."

"Tennis and Frank Sacks rox my sox!"

"My daughter loved her tennis lessons."

"Coach Jessica was a really good coach."

"Instructors were great! They were patient and understanding. Thanks.!"

" I liked the instructor. Thanks."

"It was really fun and the instructors were nice."

Tennis here (Barrington) is great."

"Jess was a very fun instructor"

"Tennis was fun. I liked the coaches."

Special thanks to Mr. William, he's the best.  I truly recommend him."

"Excellent Program"

"I have 2 kids -girl (almost 9) and boy (almost 7).   This program has been well organized and taught.  It has been a great experience for the kids!"

"Jolanta is a marvelous coach."

"Great instructors"

"It is all good!  It is great to have the Chris and Will team back!!"

"Excellent"

"I enjoyed the class"

"Very satisfied! Thank you!"

"Good instruction. Good Competition. Friendly instructors."

"Instructor was very good.  Very polite.  Very clear on instructions."

"This is the most fun I have all week.  Tragic, isn't it?"

"Great instruction. Good competition. Friendly instructors."

" I am very happy Chris back ! Of course Will is great too.  Both are excellent ,but better together."

" Will and Chris are great!"

"Will and Chris were wonderful."

"Chris and Will were both great."

"Chris and Will are fabulous, fun teachers.  It would be helpful to know exactly which classes they teach before the session starts.  As long as they both teach the Saturday 10:30 am class- I'll be there.

"Lots of individual attention. Very helpful insightful instruction.  Well structured, fun"

"Great class! Took other classes (ie Midtown Tennis Club) this was much better."

"Was an excellent experience."

"Frank, you are an excellent teacher & I really enjoyed this. Great job!"

"Very accommodating. I signed up two weeks into the program a was able to make up classes at my convenience."

"Like Jolanta-good instructor.!"

"Great instructor-Jolanta is great with individual instruction and encouragement.

"Coach Alin was great! Very enthusiastic, supportive, and helpful."

"Great Program !! "

"Great Job"

"Great Program and Alin was great and made it fun."

" Perfect Instructor.  The best."

"Great Teachers"

"Great Job"

"Coach Sandra was outstanding!  Good class organization, great skills development and lost of fun for the kids!

"Great Class!"

"Everything was great!  Wish it were more weeks!"

"Probably the best tennis class I have ever had. Instruction on the basic strokes and serve was extremely clear and helpful."

"Suzie was Great.  Suzie is an excellent coach and worked great with the age group(4-6 year olds)."

"Worth every penny. It was fun and Coach Ryan was extremely helpful and enjoyable."

"Coach Ryan was awesome!!"

"Ryan and Will are the best."'

Ryan is the best."

"Had a great time! (and learned a lot)"

"Taught on kid's level. Very thorough and make it fun.  My son always wanted to come! Thank you."

"Sandra is a fabulous instructor. She relates to the kids well and teaches them in fun way.  She covers a lot of material in each session.  My son loves her."

"It's a cool camp. You should join it!"

"It was fun. Good."

"This tennis camp was fun to learn."

"COOL CAMP!"

"Very positive tennis instruction. See you in summer classes!"

"Everett is a great instructor. Kids love him!"

"Great job! Nice job breaking down the skills & mechanics"

"Great teachers."

"Great program! Thanks!"

"Instructors were fantastic! I like their efforts to pay attention to each kid."

"Krizstina was wonderful!"

"Krizstina and Roman were just great!"

"It's a great program even for adults like me. We had a great coach, thanks."

"Dave is an excellent coach & is so great with kids!"

"Had a lot of fun!"

"We are very pleased with the class. My son will continue + my youngest child will begin the second session. Thank you!"

"Everett and Jason were great. [My son] really enjoyed the week with Jason. Both Everett and Jason made the class enjoyable. Thank you!"

"Great program!"

"Good session."

"Our instructor, Krisztina ,was not only knowledgeable but also "kind" to the students. What a wonderful experience for my son!  Thank-you."

"It was my son's 1st experience with tennis and he enjoyed it very much."

Kristina is excellent!!

"My daughters really enjoyed the classes, and expressed that Kristina was a fun and enthusiastic. instructor."

"Coach Krisztina is great I hope she teaches the  4-6 group this fall. We had her for 2 sessions now and she is great.:"

Love Krisztina, Hope your continue to have and my girls Ashley and Alyssa loved her"

"Excellent program. My kids love coming and are progressing their tennis skills,.  They do a good job of individually challenging the kids."

"We are looking forward to registering for future sessions."

" I like the positive comments. "

" We really appreciated Coach Rumen's enthusiasm and focus for/with the kids!"

"Kid's enjoyed!"

"My children really enjoyed and look forward to their tennis lessons.  Thank you."

"Thanks for a great fall. The instructor had lots of energy and made the class fun for kids! He brought a good balance to the class of tennis and general exercise. He was also very positive with kids.*

*All the coaches are exceptionally nice and great teachers; especially coach Dan. Both my daughter love coming for the tennis lessons. We hope to continue in these lesson for a long time.*

*My wife come to most of the sessions, she was very impressed with the enthusiasm of the instructor and the high quality of the instructor. Our son thought it was a lot of fun!.*

*Great learning games for the kids. keep it up!.*

*The program format was great, making tennis a game for the kids (example-jail). Keep up the great work.*

*The positioning of the tennis courts were perfect. Coach Catrina taught me the perfect motion of backhand.*

*The coaches were well prepared for our class and were willing to help most of us to a certain level. Coach Alan was very helpful and didn't get frustrated with any of us.*

*I learned a lot and the instructors were helpful. I liked it.*

*I think that the tennis program was really good. I learned a lot of things. My volleys and overheads have improved. The coaches were really good and were very experienced.* 

*Coach Dave helped a lot on ground strokes.*

*The coaches were very helpful in refining my skills. Good mix on games and drills.*

*I really enjoyed playing tennis here. The instructor helped me improve my tennis skills and was very nice too. Junior tennis camp was fun and I hope my next session will be the same.*

The program was good and covered all the basic and some of the more advanced tennis skills. Coach Dave, Abram, and Nuel seemed to know what he was doing.*

*I thought it was very fun and active.*

*The Instructors, George, Nuel, and Dave were fabulous! They tuned in to my individual strengths and weaknesses. I would be thrilled to have these teacher again.*

*Dave - Great instructor - Knowledgeable. George - Awesome teacher! Spent lots of time with each student.*

*Instructors made it very fun and were quite patient with a bunch of women.*

*Excellent patient instructor!*

*The coaches did a great job. They helped me correct many small problems. It makes me a little bit more comfortable to play the game. I may come back to have higher level lessons.*

*Liked the one on one attention. Liked that the coaches were challenging us to do better.*

I like the program a lot. It was a lot of fun games and good drills. The coaches were very helpful and taught one a lot, especially coach Christina and coach Dave.*

*The program was useful and was very good and allowed me to keep hitting ball and improve my skills. Coaches were good and liked to split the groups up into more advanced and beginner groups. I liked that.*

I liked the coaches, Good instructor. encouragingly coaches.*

*I liked the program a lot. It was a lot of fun games and good drills. The coaches were very helpful, especially coach Krisztina and coach Dave.

* Liked the one on one attention. The coaches were challenging us to do better.

* The coaches did a great job! They helped me correct many small problems. It makes me a little more comfortable to plat the game. 

* Thanks for the great fall! The instructor had lots of energy and made the class fun for kids. he brought a good balance to the class of tennis and general exercise. He was also very positive with kids.

* All the coaches are exceptionally nice and great teachers. Both my daughters love coming for the tennis lessons. We hope to continue these lessons for a long time.

* I think that the tennis program was really good! I learned a lot of things. My volleys and overheads have improved. The coaches were really good and were very experienced.