Testimonials
Irakli Labadze
(Defeated Andre Agassi (World No. 1) I Carlos Moya (World No. 1) | James Blake (World No. 4) I Gastón Gaudio (World No.5) | Mardy Fish (World No.7)
Beka and I have traveled together for some time. He has helped me to find my game and prepare mentally and physically for matches. He has been a great support on and off the court as a coach. To have had him next to me was like having a huge weight lifted off my shoulders.
One tournament I remember especially well is when I played in the semi-finals at the Pacific Life Open in Indian Wells, California. Prior to this tournament I had played at the SAP Open Tournament in San Jose, CA where I suffered an injury. I thought and felt that because of this injury I would have no chance to even advance past the first or second rounds of this Masters Series tournament. Beka motivated me and made me believe in myself so much that I reached the semi-finals in one of the most prestigious tournaments on the ATP Tour. Beka is an amazing coach, mentor, person and friend. It was a great honor to have him on my side.
Nishanth Yamani
Beka has been my coach for the last 10 years, since I was 8 yrs old.
He was very detailed on technique and has always taught me very aggressive stroke play. Even when we had our moments at times during a lesson, he always made sure I left the lesson with full understanding of whatever we were working on. At times, he would extend the lesson just to make sure I could execute the stroke flawlessly.
In addition to tennis, he provided advise and emphasized fitness and nutrition with his students constantly. A normal 1 hr lesson would extend by another 15-30 minutes with some kind of physical fitness routine outside the courts.
Knowing that he competed at the highest level it was always fun to play against him…he really gets into it and brings the best out of you.
Beka is a consummate professional and I highly recommend him as a coach.
Stevie Lancaster
Ruslana Makarova
Matthew Taoatao
Avery Aude
Rohan Pookkottil
I have been working with Beka for the past year, and the improvement in my skill level during this time has been remarkable. Beka places a strong emphasis on mastering technique and works on ironing out flaws in the basics focusing on refining the fundamentals before advancing to the next level.
What sets Beka apart is his genuine care for his students. He knows when to be tough and when to offer support as a friend, creating the perfect balance to ensure progress.
I highly recommend Beka to anyone about elevating their game.
Cyrus Shaki-Khan
Can’t recommend Beka more highly. His commitment to his students and the progression of their skills is unparalleled. With an emphasis on technique, you’ll develop your underlying fundamentals to a place that takes your game to the next level.
Beyond tennis, Beka is a mentor that genuinely cares for you and your development in all facets of life. A great coach for all levels and anyone looking to take their game to the next step.
David Schneiderman
Alex Merzel
After taking my son to his lessons with Beka for a few years I got hooked and started taking lessons myself. Beka’s professionalism can be overshadowed only by his friendliness, politeness, courtesy and extremely philosophical thinking. For the last 5-6 years I have been enjoying my lessons. My level of tennis has improved tremendously in technique and thinking and I am looking forward to the next lesson. Working with Beka has given me the chance to meet other players and to practice with people of my skill level or better. Adult clinics, which Beka runs on a regular basis, are lots of fun and a ton of good practice.
Beka’s patience with students is beyond belief. Beka’s work with kids does not stop at teaching them tennis and making them better players. He also gives them good life lessons and examples in being responsible, polite and serious when needed. I’ve witnessed radical change to the better in children’s behavior after just a few months of working with Beka. Many parents with whom I have spoken have noticed these changes as well and praised Beka for doing a great job with their kids. Beka Tennis Academy is a great group to be a part of! Highly recommend.
Ruth Madievsky
Beka has been coaching me for 8 years. His passion for tennis is contagious and he taught me everything I know about the sport. With his help, I was able to compete on the Varsity level in middle and high school (Buckley), leading my team in singles. Beka is patient and will go over the same technique with his students over and over, until they get it right. He is incredibly dedicated to helping his students improve and on top of that, he is so kind and fun to be around. He always makes lessons interesting. I have worked as a coach at his summer program for several years and can attest to his passion and professionalism. He is a great person to work with and to have as a coach. I would give him the highest recommendation for anyone who is interested in tennis!
Diana Wilson
I’ve taken lessons from Beka for 8 years. He is consistently enthusiastic and one of the hardest working people I have ever met. He is reliable, responsible and has the utmost integrity with his students. Although I am an adult, I have seen Beka work with his kids and he has a great attitude and way with the children. They love taking lessons from him. He focuses on technique and builds skills by creating a sound foundation. He has his own philosophies on coaching which produces great results as evidenced by his students’ success.
Mishelle Konviser
I’ve know Beka for many years now.. Not only did I learn the incredible techniques to tennis and how to play well, I also learned a lot of responsibly and manners needed for everyday life. Beka has helped me through everything I’ve ever needed. Not only is he an incredible coach, he is an honorable and amazing person. He is very fun to be around as well as to have lessons with, and is mostly always in a cheerful mood when teaching.
Although he does have his strict moments which don’t let you forget about the depth knowledge of the sport. Beka really puts his effort into the students he teaches. He cares for all his students and does everything he can to be the most amazing coach. (honestly) I play many sports but until got to Beka I realize how much I’ve been missing out!