--- title: "The Lighter Side of Tennis: Coaching with Real Fun & Hard Work" description: "Tennis training shouldn't be boring. Discover the fun side of my tennis academy in Delhi. Real drills, hard work, and the right environment for players." canonical: https://mytribe.in/arnaaav_/tennis-coaching/the-lighter-side-of-tennis last_updated: 2025-09-25 --- # Tennis Training with a Side of Reality Tribe Verified · Training at Modern School & Mehrauli NCR By [Arnav Alok Goel](https://mytribe.in/arnaaav_) · Online coaching available; In-person at Barakhamba Road & Mehrauli · ₹4,500 per month (estimate) Part of [Tennis Coaching](https://mytribe.in/arnaaav_/tennis-coaching). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/arnaaav_/tennis-coaching/gallery) Tennis is a long journey, so you might as well have a laugh while you grind. Here is the vibe at my academy. ## Photos and videos - [Video: POV: You look up and forget the score. Sometimes the best view in tennis isn't the scoreboard, it's the sky above.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7c1c6999-e0d6-4d36-b7df-713de9d07d0b) - [Video: The serve got a little wild here. It was so tough not to laugh during this drill.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fa9dec0d-6b20-42cf-bb58-0fd74e841153) - [Video: That one partner who's just like a Monday morning. They make one mistake and blame you for everything. We've all been there.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5dd6cb1a-16ae-458a-858f-9674d06e2915) - [Video: Tennis coaches right now being asked if they also coach pickleball and padel. Yes, we do it all.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9508515e-d408-4968-8a71-be4aa4b5612b) - [Video: "Sir, one day is enough for each shot, right?" This is the daily conversation with players who want to skip to level 100. Patience is key.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f718c1d9-8155-4530-be85-83c5c05bb2d5) - [Video: Brain so engaged that the shoe came out. Just another day of intense, fun drills at the academy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f9d014d3-2bbd-4990-b942-f742cf443354) - [Video: Just Gen Alpha things. When I ask a player to collect the balls and they have a smarter way of doing it. Somebody please send help.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/16f5e088-d3f1-457c-9155-e73bbee43f32) - [Video: My reaction when someone asks me "result kab aayega?" (when will the results come?) just a few months after joining. Please, have patience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0835bfbd-0af1-469b-bec2-457aaaaf0101) - [Video: Looking for the right coach in this generation can be a struggle. But you can find me at Modern School, Barakhamba Road.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8efca2f1-efca-47b8-ab40-283eba64375b) - [Video: A tough day at work. Sometimes you just have to let the players carry you.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9b162e1e-d499-4d57-b5e8-5b3c16d943ef) - [Video: Best shot and worst joke of the day. Why are tennis balls yellow? So you can hit a banana.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f57118b7-3974-42ee-9be0-c14cf9558def) - [Video: "Sir, your academy is too far from my house." My reply: "Ma'am, it's still closer than Wimbledon." True growth happens outside your comfort zone.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f8db516f-4717-4e5a-bebd-6bf23f7f1eac) - [Video: We all know that one player who will run around their backhand to hit a forehand every single time. Tag that forehand guy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/99382ad5-bfb6-4e66-b4ce-6aa12d360e05) - [Video: This is my formal apology to all the parents whose kids now have too much clarity, and to all the coaches whose players now want to train in Europe. I'm sorry for making your kids so ambitious.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/150b25b0-2e80-4361-8bf2-2cc58f18b454) - [Video: Here are my 5 tennis rhymes to remember, from tracking the ball to slaying it on clay. I channeled my inner gully boy at the end.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4226a4f4-9b9b-4fad-9c62-21c61a49ed16) - [Video: Classic tennis behavior. That moment of disbelief after missing an easy shot. Every single day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/21e56251-d4a4-469f-adfa-aa9676f4129c) - [Video: Don't pick up balls like this, you'll hurt your back. Be mindful about everything you do on a tennis court, even the small things.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3d882f3d-9117-4b3b-8fee-6fe764a9d382) - [Video: Players who join Thirty40 vs. players who only follow us. Either way you are winning, but 20 Grand Slams are better than 1.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/55bdee67-f5f1-4270-8fdf-61f27b81e5c4) - [Video: Reel vs. Real. What you see on Instagram vs. the reality of practice. It's not always perfect shots.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/364869c7-067c-4fc3-8acb-e1a054becb35) - [Video: Serve gone wild. Just a fun moment during a serve practice session.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0fc80325-e2d1-45ac-ae2d-61b418b07500) - [Video: A little brain teaser on the court. Reasoning exercises are crucial for improving decision-making and tactical awareness in tennis.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f3944ed1-3c23-4782-8fc6-bb8555094cee) - [Video: How many tennis terms can you name in a minute? My player came up with ten, plus the "unforced errors we make every day."](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/06ba86e7-6d60-46eb-8ef5-d82d6560892a) - [Video: Learning the underarm serve from the legend, Nick Kyrgios. It's a legitimate tactic that can irritate your opponent and give you an extra variation. Don't hesitate to try it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1382ebb1-b413-472e-be0d-4931ef293b1c) - [Video: When the corporate world isn't for you, and the tennis court is your real office. This is a daily mood.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a164b85a-ff55-45fb-98af-47b48748ad97) - [Video: Things you should never do when players are ready to hit. Hope this helps.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/62ccf911-71dd-4f7e-98a9-a055705e137c) - [Video: Use logic to win against Indian parents. If they can't beat your logic, they might just beat you.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d9c06a56-ca00-47e9-b191-874c1405865e) - [Video: What the coach teaches, what I practice, what I remember, and what I actually do in a match. It happens to the best of us.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/904b8203-6d50-4552-8238-95fc9544b0b2) - [Video: "What's your favorite subject?" "Tennis, I'm very fast." "Which grip for a forehand?" "Continental." "That's wrong." "But it was fast."](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5f0e30fb-c83b-4e19-b779-0a5980a81656) - [Video: My coach after destroying my technique. Finding the right coach is crucial. Don't let someone ruin your game.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/197cff5a-9242-4777-9aba-2cc1bc06788c) - [Video: Me traveling for another tournament without improving my game. It's a common mistake. Focus on building your game first.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/32ef46cf-bd2e-4f1d-a643-04eac455964e) - [Video: My backhand to me. It can often feel like a mental block, but with the right technical and mental training, you can overcome it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3cc8f1ce-f579-4b90-8c54-a16a0cc99801) - [Video: Playing a new sport on day 1 feels like this. This is why I tell all athletes to watch videos of themselves. It gives you an objective look at your performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9e0512dd-c70d-4c6e-aa35-d89b206adab3) - [Video: We have a basket where the balls never run out. How? The moment they are about to finish, we add more. No breaks, only smash.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5cc8ab4c-240f-4adf-b056-d56ccc939106) - [Video: Dukh, dard, peedha. The struggle is real when your backhand feels like this compared to your forehand.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9b2ac5a2-a6d3-4a7d-b627-ef703fc3e271) - [Video: Tennis equals therapy. When you have a thousand problems in your life but someone asks if you're in for tennis, the answer is always yes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fddc5b5d-8342-4621-9947-c46446aa0e92) - [Video: Many players overlook the importance of volleys. But they are a crucial offensive and defensive weapon, especially in doubles. Don't neglect your net game.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/56cfd8f4-340a-4d6f-8f84-bbf9a4b35011) - [Video: Haters will say it's fake, even though the video is one take. Can you guess the brand of tennis balls just by the sound of the can opening?](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ab891868-8413-4fe0-8dca-80b99a9d0e78) - [Video: The difference between how players perform in practice vs. in matches. It's a common challenge caused by pressure, fear of failure, and lack of confidence. We work on bridging that gap.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fe501429-ba3f-492c-a792-459087a672fa) - [Video: Why an athlete needs a coach. Sometimes you just need someone to show you the simple solution to a difficult problem.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/53676ff6-227a-4727-9cf0-8cbae3ab7391) - [Video: What is the most difficult addiction to quit? The sport you played all your life. For me, that's tennis.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5e6c3012-95f8-427b-85e3-d8a88153d755) - [Video: Sunday fun and reaction games. Sometimes it's just about enjoying the beautiful sky and making a great save.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d89cb497-7209-4817-8fa7-1dc6628ee9c4) - [Video: Channeling my inner Federer with this slice. It was a little tease, wasn't it?](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4f0e6a7a-c224-45dc-ad95-4fedaace211e) - [Video: I like this little life. There's nothing quite like the feeling of putting a new grip on a new racquet.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cde8936b-a5d5-497a-9662-4c31b3f29dcc) - [Video: The only days I take off from tennis are February 29, 30, and 31. And even then, days off are for shadow practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3372c2e0-fdab-4247-bbe5-c041d083f70d) - [Video: An epic end to the year with some great points. Don't miss the last volley.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/72c267a2-d6db-4ecc-91a7-e81a15ca9c41) - [Video: I am looking for five sincere players for my online coaching program. You get live sessions, 24/7 video analysis, and personalized plans. If you're ready to work, comment "ONLINE PLAYER".](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f9cac673-859f-4e32-8804-608d0fdcd372) ## About The Lighter Side of Tennis You’ve seen the clips—the shanks, the 'Gen Alpha' moments, and the endless questions about when the results will kick in. This is the reality of my academy: we are serious about training, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. If you're looking for a stuffy, intimidating club, this isn't it. We build champions, but we do it with a bit of humor to keep everyone from burning out too early. ### Why the Vibe Matters Tennis is hard. It requires patience, discipline, and a willingness to fail—a lot. Most academies focus only on the mechanics, leaving players stressed and disconnected. At Thirty40, we integrate the technical grind with a real community. Whether you're here for high-performance training or just looking to learn a new skill, you're joining a family that understands that tennis is a marathon, not a sprint. ### What You Actually Get When you train with me, you’re getting more than just a ball feeder. You’re getting the honest truth about your game: * **No False Promises:** I don’t sell dreams. We identify your gaps, work on the boring technical details, and push you when you're ready to quit. * **Humor as a Tool:** I use humor during drills to keep the energy up and the tension down. A happy athlete learns faster. * **Real Feedback:** If your serve pronation is off, I’ll tell you. If you’re blaming your partner for your own mistakes, I’ll tell you that too. ### Location & Culture We operate across Delhi NCR, including our hub at Modern School, Barakhamba Road, and Mehrauli. The environment is designed for people who are actually serious about improvement but want to enjoy the process. We host everything from intense European-style clay court drills to casual match play. If you're ready to put in the work and join a group that keeps it real, let's get on the court. ## About Arnav Alok Goel I’m Arnav. I’ve lived the pro circuit, hit rock bottom, and rebuilt. Now I run Thirty40 to bring that same intensity—and laughter—to your game. Come train where we actually care about your progress. 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