Meet Your Coach

Tony Farnum, Tennis Director

Coach Tony and the Pure Tennis staff create a fun, hands-on environment for every student β€” building skills, confidence and a lifelong love of the game, one lesson at a time.

Coach demonstrating proper technique to a small group of young students
15+Years Coaching Kids
USPTATrained Coaching Staff
6Parks, Schools & Clubs
1,000sHappy Young Players
Coach helping a young student learn her first tennis swing

Our Philosophy

β€œIt's not just about hitting a ball β€” it's about building confidence, friendships and a lifelong love of the game.”

Tony Farnum Β· Tennis Director & Head Coach

Coach Tony founded Pure Tennis to bring professional, USPTA-trained instruction directly to neighborhood parks, schools and clubs across metro Atlanta β€” meeting families where they already are. He and his staff strive to know every student by name and take a personal interest in each player's progress, keeping lessons serious about skill-building while always staying FUN.

USPTA-Trained Staff Small Class Sizes (5:1 Ratio) Private & Semi-Private Available

What Drives Us

Our coaching values

Fun First

Serious tennis, serious fun

Games, colorful teaching aids and team drills keep every player engaged β€” because kids who are having fun keep coming back to the court.

Personal Attention

Every student, by name

Small 5:1 student-to-pro ratios mean every player gets real coaching attention, not just a spot in a crowd.

Real Progression

Graduated skill-building

Age-appropriate courts, racquets and balls accelerate learning and produce lasting results in stroke development and focus.

Have a Question for Coach Tony?

We'd love to hear from you

Whether you're picking a program, asking about a facility partnership, or just want to say hello β€” reach out any time.