If you have questions about registrations, please email or text Coach Danylo (Danny)
Email: yavirdanylo@gmail.com (669) 301-6219
Park Location: 1426 Hillsdale Ave., San Jose, Ca 95118
SPECIAL NOTICE - Spring Sessions
Court Location Change Starting March 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Location: Bramhall / Willow Park 1320 Willow Street, San Jose, CA 95125
Benchmark Tennis
PAUL MOORE PARK
Junior Tennis Program
"Where you Get the Attenion you Deserve"
Winter 2026 Classes Registration opens January 1, or sooner. Payment will only be accepted in forms of Cash, Checks or Venmo @BMT-2026 (more details will be emailed to you after registration). Class payment is due before your first class starts.
If you have any questions about registrations, please email or text Coach Danylo (Danny)
Email: yavirdanylo@gmail.com
Cell: 669-301-6219
Park Location: 1426 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose, 95118
WELCOME TO BENCHMARK TENNIS
Benchmark Tennis is the tennis school for junior players of any age or experience level. Whether you're a beginner, or on your school team, our tailored programs will give you the expertise to move up by many levels. This program is for your child! How do we make this possible? We combine a philosophy called the Common Coaching Pathway (CCP) that uses proper Nets, Balls, and courts that allows for the highest form of student success.
We combine the intensity of our methods with an environment that recognizes the value of fun. Your kid will improve from the first lesson and also enjoy and appreciate the journey. Our clinics are structured by means of goals set at various stages (Red/Orange/Green/Yellow Ball), with a learning step followed by a measurable phase of improvement. From the very first lesson, the student can identify the strides he or she will be taking. Our coaches participate in continued education that allows the system to constantly be more effective and fun.We will have your child learn the right way, improve constantly, and have a blast doing it! We believe the right attitude in tennis translates to the right attitude in life! Join us today!
ABOUT US
Benchmark Coaches have embraced the 12 and Under pathway using the proper Nets, Balls, and courts, and we line-out the 36 foot and 60 foot courts for our events. We pride ourselves on that fact that we believe in continued education and use what we learn to make our programs more effective and fun.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
All Benchmark Tennis Junior Tennis events are Match Play!
By forming a group of dedicated tennis professionals who believe in a Common coaching Pathway (CCP), we can provide the necessary coaching and training so that our participants’ expectations are exceeded. resulting in better play. We developed and set standards for all ages and levels of play that ensure that match play activity is a positive and rewarding experience. The coaching, playing, and advancing segments of our programs are the key to your child’s success.
Our coaches want kids to be successful wherever they are in their stage of development. Students will be able to play matches when they have achieved the requirements in the Match Play Criteria. And they will advance to the next level (Ball Color) when they have achieved the requirements in the Advancement Criteria. Students who participate in Benchmark Tennis are better prepared for USTA Events, like tournaments and Junior Team Tennis leagues.
Our committed tennis professionals are organizing events in your area based on the following formats. Each level will have a beginning and advanced grouping.
WELCOME TO BENCHMARK TENNIS
Benchmark Tennis is the tennis school for junior players of any age or experience level. Whether you're a beginner, or on your school team, our tailored programs will give you the expertise to move up by many levels. This program is for your child! How do we make this possible? We combine a philosophy called the Common Coaching Pathway (CCP) that uses proper Nets, Balls, and courts that allows for the highest form of student success.
We combine the intensity of our methods with an environment that recognizes the value of fun. Your kid will improve from the first lesson and also enjoy and appreciate the journey. Our clinics are structured by means of goals set at various stages (Red/Orange/Green/Yellow Ball), with a learning step followed by a measurable phase of improvement. From the very first lesson, the student can identify the strides he or she will be taking. Our coaches participate in continued education that allows the system to constantly be more effective and fun.We will have your child learn the right way, improve constantly, and have a blast doing it! We believe the right attitude in tennis translates to the right attitude in life! Join us today!
We are very proud of having a strong community involvement with these key organizations
USTA NorCal Grass roots programming. Currently working with the USTA on: Advocacy Tennis Task Force, Free Community Days, provide facility -Paul Moore Park, San Jose for USTA and Benchmark Tennis events in the Bay Area
Benchmark Tennis will continue Match Play Events on Sundays 12:00pm - 2:00pm.
Junior and Parent Red Ball classes
RED BALL
We provide:
Red Balls- Easy to learn with
21"- 23" Racquets
Modified Courts 18' x 36'
Ages 6-9 yrs
Middle School Jrs Orange Ball Classes
ORANGE BALL
We provide:
Orange Balls-Transition ball
23"- 25" Racquets
Modified Courts 60' x 21'
Ages 8- 12 yrs
Transition Jrs + Adults
Green Ball Classes
GREEN BALL
We provide:
Green Balls-Transition ball
26"- 27" Racquets
Full Courts 78' x 36'
Ages 10-14 yrs + Adults
Private Lessons Performance Training Yellow Ball Classes
YELLOW BALL
We provide:
Yellow Balls
26"- 27" Racquets
Full Courts 78' x 36'
Ages 14 +
Meet the Staff
Danylo (Danny) Yavir - Owner - Tennis Director
Danylo is a PTR Level-1 certified tennis coach and he has been working with coach David for the past three years. He has been training and learning how to coaches juniors 4yrs - 18years old which included RED, ORANGE, GREEN, and YELLOW BALL Classes. The past 4 Months he has been working with all of coach David's students and leading junior and adult classes. Danylo is also a UTR level 11 college player who can provide high level of training for high school players and adult players who want compete at the USTA NTRP 4.5 -5.0 levels. He focuses on understanding junior players needs, how their goals lead to success, and how to communicate with their parents.
Sophia Knapp
David Panconi
Zach Nelson
Phone: +1669-322-8667
Address: SJSRC Address. 1170 Pedro Street San Jose, CA 95126.
Phone:408-893-1405
Site Address: 1426 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose, Ca 95118
