Testimonials

"What strikes me in particular about Mike's coaching is that his lessons go well beyond the tennis court: he sprinkles his instruction with mini-lessons on the importance of discipline, hard work, precision, and respect for each other and for him (a respect that he returns in kind). Mike is the Chairperson for Wheelchair Tennis in New England. This project contributes to the well-being of disabled members of our community...."

Guhan Subramanian, Joseph Flom Professor of Law & Business, Harvard Law School & Douglas Weaver Professor of Business Law, Harvard Business School

"Mike Mercier had a transformative effect on my tennis development. He understood my background as a fencer at Boston University and used it to teach me the proper stance, technique, and focus for tennis. His attention to detail is outstanding. After one lesson, my forehand was more powerful and more consistent than I thought possible for such a short period of time."

Allison Shapira, MPA 2010, Harvard Kennedy School

"I arrived at Harvard keen to improve my all-round tennis game and I found Mike on gocrimson.com.  His dedication, his professionalism and his technical knowledge led to improving all aspects of my game rapidly progressing my rating from NTRP 3.0 to NTRP 5.0 within a few short months.  His high performance clinics are an excellent way to participate in some grueling drills and also to meet players of a similar standard to yourself.  Many thanks to Mike for improving my game far beyond what I ever imagined possible whilst at Harvard."

Christian Huot, Harvard Business School, MBA Student 2011

" Mike Mercier was an adviser to the Men and Women's Club Tennis teams at Harvard throughout my four years as an undergraduate. On top of organizing regular technical drills and generously helping out with procuring material, Mike was invaluable in advocating for our teams within the Harvard athletics department. With a solid overarching presence in the tennis community at the university, Mike fought to develop our club program and increase its visibility on campus. He was particularly helpful in connecting our members to ex-varsity players and visiting students who considerably strengthened our competitive core. It was a true pleasure learning from and working with Mike on a regular basis."

"When I came to Harvard looking to play tennis, the tennis coach, David  
Fish, told me to contact the head pro, Michael Mercier.  I took some  
very helpful lessons with Mike.   He assessed the strengths and  
weaknesses in my game. And he put me in contact with other players at  
my level.  That's exactly what I needed.   Thanks, Mike!"

Mark Solovey, Harvard Charles Warren Fellow