Is my coach being creepy or friendly?

[justaftersomeadvice0800]

I'm 18 years old and iv recently started playing tennis. 

The first lesson when the coach was talking to everyone he was only really looking at me I just ignored that. The next lesson he started to correct my form quite often and would briefly sweep past my waist and then this week as I was leaving he stopped me and told me my hits were looking great then grabbed my waist and told me he would like to see me more down at the courts and called me a beautiful thing. He texted me later that night and told me I had great sporting potential. I'm seriously confused by his actions please let me know his train of thought🙁

[MissCanuck]

35 minutes ago, justaftersomeadvice0800 said:

called me a beautiful thing. He texted me later that night and told me I had great sporting potential.

This is creepy. 

He is crossing boundaries and I would ugre you to find someone more professional.

[shouldhavelearned]

To much touchy feely

And shouldn't text past a certain time and no innuendos

[Batya33]

5 hours ago, MissCanuck said:

This is creepy. 

He is crossing boundaries and I would ugre you to find someone more professional.

Yes!!!  Please show him you will not tolerate this or if that doesn't feel safe please tell another adult who is in charge or who can reach out to whoever employs him.  

[Coily]

Sounds like the stereotype tennis coach predator.

 

[ShySoul]

If it's at school, report him for inappropriate conduct.

If it's outside school, find a new class. Probably report him as well if it's part of some organization.

Odds are you aren't the first person he has taken liberties with. Speaking out can help prevent other girls from experiencing the same uncomfortable feelings you are having.

[SirJumpy]

Watching you and correcting form is one thing. Complimenting your appearance, touching you as you were leaving, contacting you outside class... crossing line he shouldn't.

Be careful and stay away.

[yogacat]

This is not how a professional tennis coach should behave. It is inappropriate and crossing boundaries. It is not appropriate for a coach to make comments about your appearance or touch you in any way. Are you attracted to him?

You should talk to someone you trust about this situation and consider finding a new coach who will focus on your tennis skills and not make you feel uncomfortable or objectified.