Private coaching · Austin, Texas

Play like a champion. Learn from one.

Private lessons and clinics with Viktoriya Paul, a former European junior champion and USTA League National Champion. For juniors, adults and doubles teams, in English, Bulgarian or Russian.

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New studentsFirst private lesson $70

Viktoriya Paul hitting a forehand at the USTA National Campus
USTA League National ChampionEuropean Junior ChampionNTRP 5.0Texas 35+ State ChampionsRSPA Certified InstructorM.S. in Fitness, Sport & HealthLessons in English · Bulgarian · RussianPrivate Lessons · High-Impact Clinics · Juniors · Pickleball
5.0USTA NTRP rating
#1USTA League National Champion, Mixed 40 & Over 9.0
EUMultiple-time European Junior Championships winner
3Coaching languages: English, Bulgarian, Russian
Lessons

Pick your court time

Every lesson starts with where your game is today and builds toward what you want from it, whether that's your first rally or a league title.

One-on-one

Private lessons

Focused, personal coaching built entirely around your game.

  • Forehand, backhand and serve technique
  • Footwork and court movement
  • Match play and court strategy
From $90See prices
Up to 4 players

High-impact clinics

High-impact small-group sessions that combine a hard-working group exercise with focused skill development.

  • High-intensity drills and conditioning
  • Skill development for every stroke
  • Live-ball games and point play
$35 per playerSee prices
Doubles teams

Doubles coaching

Train with a partner or your league team, coached by a national doubles champion.

  • Positioning, poaching and net play
  • Partner communication and patterns
  • Live-ball drills and match scenarios
$50 per playerSee prices
Kids & teens

Junior tennis

Fun, structured lessons that build real fundamentals and good sportsmanship. Viktoriya coached school tennis in Bulgaria for years and now runs youth programs at Austin private schools.

  • Beginner through tournament players
  • Coordination, rallying and scoring
  • School and group programs available
From $45See prices
Off-court edge

Tennis fitness

Conditioning built for tennis, from a coach with a master's in Fitness, Sport & Health and 11 years running fitness programs.

  • Speed, agility and endurance
  • Injury-smart strength work
  • Recovery and mobility
$80 per sessionSee prices
Master's-trained coach

Nutrition coaching

Custom eating plans from a coach with a master's degree in Fitness, Sport & Health and years of experience building nutrition plans for clients.

  • What to eat and how much
  • Fueling for training and match days
  • Monthly coaching with check-ins
From $170See prices
All levels

Pickleball

Learn the fastest-growing sport in America, or sharpen the game you already have.

  • Dinks, drops and the kitchen line
  • Great crossover for tennis players
  • Individual, group and school sessions
$80 per lessonSee prices
Viktoriya Paul smiling on the beach in a green tennis outfit
Meet your coach

Viktoriya Paul

Viktoriya grew up on the clay courts of Bulgaria, training at the Georgi Benkovski Tennis Academy and winning multiple European Junior Championship titles between 1992 and 1997. She went on to coach at Hristo Botev School in Plovdiv, then spent eleven years as a fitness manager designing individual and group training programs.

She holds a master's degree in Fitness, Sport & Health from the National Sports Academy Vasil Levski, plus a bachelor's in Economics and an MBA from New Bulgarian University. Today she is an RSPA-certified instructor in Austin and still competes at a national level: a 5.0 player, a 2024 USTA League National Champion, and a member of the Texas 35+ Intersectionals team that won state and heads to nationals in Fort Lauderdale this November.

Nutrition is a core part of her expertise, not an add-on. She has designed custom nutrition plans for clients for years, from everyday healthy eating to fueling for training and competition.

Her coaching is clear, encouraging and practical. You'll leave every session knowing exactly what you improved and what to work on next.

  • M.S., Fitness, Sport & HealthNational Sports Academy Vasil Levski, Sofia
  • MBA, Business AdministrationNew Bulgarian University, Sofia
  • Bachelor's, EconomicsNew Bulgarian University, Sofia
  • Nutrition coachingCustom plans for clients for years
  • European Junior ChampionshipsMultiple titles · 1992–1997
  • USTA League National ChampionMixed 40 & Over 9.0 · Orlando, 2024
  • USTA League Sectional ChampionMixed 40 & Over 9.0 · Austin, 2024
  • RSPA Team Championship Finalist4.5 Division · Houston, 2025
  • Texas 35+ IntersectionalsState champions · Nationals, Nov 2026
  • USTA NTRP rating5.0
  • RSPA Certified Tennis InstructorSince 2024 · #90815
How it works

From first ball to match day

Step 1

Assess

Your first lesson starts with a relaxed hit to see your strokes, movement and goals.

Step 2

Build

A clear plan with one or two priorities at a time, drilled until they hold up under pressure.

Step 3

Compete

Match-play situations and strategy so your improvement shows up on the scoreboard.

Video tips

Learn with Viktoriya

Short instructional videos on the shots her students ask about most. New videos are on the way.

Forehand

Grip, unit turn and a full finish for a heavier, more consistent forehand.

Coming soon

Serve

Toss placement and rhythm to add pace without losing control.

Coming soon

Backhand

One- and two-handed fundamentals, from preparation to follow-through.

Match play

How the Dingles game works, then real points from one of Viktoriya's group sessions.

Prices

Clear prices, no surprises

Every price includes court time Viktoriya books. Pay by Zelle or Venmo.

Tennis & pickleball lessons

  • Private lesson

    One-on-one coaching built around your game.

    $9060 min

  • Private lesson, 90 minutes

    More time for technique, strategy and match play.

    $13090 min

  • Junior private lesson

    One-on-one coaching for kids and teens.

    $8060 min

  • Junior lesson, 30 minutes

    Short, focused sessions for ages 5 to 9.

    $4530 min

  • Doubles coaching

    Two players with Viktoriya: positioning, net play and patterns.

    $50per player

  • High-impact clinic

    Up to 4 players: hard-working group exercise and skill development.

    $35per player

  • Pickleball private lesson

    One-on-one coaching for every level.

    $8060 min

Packages & offers

  • First lesson for new students

    New students

    A 60-minute private lesson to assess your game and set a plan.

    $70one time

  • 5 private lessons

    Five 60-minute private lessons. Save $25.

    $425$85 per lesson

  • 10 private lessons

    Best value

    Ten 60-minute private lessons. Save $100.

    $800$80 per lesson

  • Holiday gift: 10 lessons

    Holiday

    Ten 60-minute private lessons. Available through December 31, good for 12 months.

    $750$75 per lesson

Fitness & nutrition coaching

M.S. in Fitness, Sport & HealthYears of custom nutrition plans for clients

  • Tennis fitness session

    Speed, agility, strength and endurance work built for tennis.

    $8060 min

  • Nutrition consultation + custom plan

    A 75-minute session on your goals, habits and food preferences, then a written plan with what to eat and how much.

    $170one time

  • Nutrition follow-up

    45 minutes to review your progress and adjust your plan.

    $8045 min

  • Monthly nutrition coaching

    Your custom plan, a check-in every two weeks, plan updates and text support.

    $190per month

  • 3-month nutrition program

    Monthly coaching for three months, paid up front. Save $60.

    $5103 months

  • Lessons + nutrition bundle

    Only at VIP Tennis

    10 private lessons plus a nutrition consultation and custom plan. Save $50.

    $920bundle

Lessons cancelled less than 12 hours ahead, and missed lessons, are charged in full. Nutrition coaching supports healthy eating and athletic performance; it is not medical nutrition therapy, so clients with a medical condition should also work with their doctor.

Book a lesson
Good to know

Lesson policies

The short version of how booking, payment and cancellations work.

Cancellations

Cancel at least 12 hours before your lesson. Later cancellations and missed lessons are charged the full lesson fee.

Weather

Lessons Viktoriya cancels for rain, lightning or extreme heat are never charged and are rescheduled at no cost.

Payment

Pay by Zelle or Venmo, or by check made out to Viktoriya Paul. Packages are paid in full when you book them.

Waiver

New students sign a short liability waiver before their first lesson. A parent or guardian signs for players under 18.

Juniors

Parents drop off and pick up on time. For school-age players, Sunday is the easiest day to book.

Courts

Every price includes court time Viktoriya books. She confirms the court location with each booking.

Book a lesson

Let's get you on court

Pick an open time, tell Viktoriya a little about your game, and she'll confirm your lesson with the location and rate.

[email protected]
(512) 888-5917

Lessons across Austin, Texas, in English, Bulgarian or Russian.

Lesson hoursTue, Thu, Fri · 8 am–1 pmSunday · 9 am–6 pm

Viktoriya Paul walking on the beach
Pick an open time

Lessons are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8 am–1 pm, and Sunday 9 am–6 pm. Each time is 60 minutes, and Viktoriya confirms every booking by email or text. Cancel 12+ hours ahead to avoid a charge.

12-hour cancellation policy. Cancel at least 12 hours before your lesson. Cancellations with less notice, and missed lessons, are charged the full lesson fee.

Payment

Pay for your lesson

Pay quickly from your phone with Zelle or Venmo. Add your name and lesson date in the memo so Viktoriya can match your payment.

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  1. Scan the code with your phone camera, or open your bank's app, choose Zelle and enter the number above.
  2. When asked for her bank, choose Chase, then confirm the name shows Viktoriya Paul.
  3. Add your name and lesson date in the memo.
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  2. Check that the profile shows Viktoriya Paul, then tap Pay.
  3. Add your name and lesson date in the note.

Only send payment to the number and username shown here. Lessons cancelled less than 12 hours ahead, and missed lessons, are charged in full.