Tennis & Pickleball Instructors

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Director of Tennis

 Michael grew up playing tennis, and at North Thurston HS played Varsity #1 doubles and singles in his 4 years, plus was a 2x State finalist. He was 1st Team All NW Conference and played Division III tennis at Pacific Lutheran University where he earned his BS in Kinesiology. He has 4 years of instructing experience. 

Tennis Instructor

Winston grew up playing tennis in sunny Southern California. He later played tennis at the University of California, Irvine, and graduated with his engineering degree. With 20 years of competitive experience and 10 years of coaching juniors up to a 5-star rating he is confident in his ability to develop your game. He likes to maintain a lively atmosphere on the court and helps his players maintain a positive mindset while valuing an effective work ethic.  

Tennis Instructor

  John played number 1 single and doubles at Illinois state Univ. During his men's open career he was always in the top 10.  With more than 40 years of experience, John is certified through the USPTA. He has coached at numerous schools, including Pacific Lutheran University, Seattle University, Augustana College, and Decatur High School. His teaching credentials include tennis director of Bally total fitness and Edgebrook Tennis Club.  

Tennis Instructor 

David started playing and coaching tennis in 2011 in Pittsburgh, PA at the Mellon Tennis Center and trained mostly on the Frick Park Clay Courts. He moved back to Washington in 2016 and continued playing adult leagues, captaining teams, and coaching juniors and adults. David has over 10 years of coaching experience learning from many coaches with different styles and focuses. His focus is to develop the mental game and working on tactical/strategic tennis to improve technique and match play by using attention to detail on players’ needs. He currently focuses on helping players improve and understand the ebbs and flows of match play in order to help them improve in high school and tournaments.

Tennis Instructor

Caleb began playing tennis as a freshman at Mountainside High School and was named team captain by his senior year. Throughout high school, he trained at Oregon Elite Tennis under Jonathan Stark, quickly establishing himself as one of the top players. He continued his tennis career at Pacific Lutheran University, competing at the Division III level while pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Biology, which he is currently completing. Caleb is now an aspiring coach, eager to share his passion for the sport and his experience with the next generation of players.

Tennis Instructor 

Bayley grew up playing tennis on South Whidbey Island, WA, where she played Varsity #1 singles and doubles player at South Whidbey High School. She continued her tennis journey at Pacific Lutheran University, competing at the NCAA Division III level. Her passion for the sport extends beyond playing, as she began coaching youth tennis camps and offering private lessons on South Whidbey in 2017. Today, Bayley is thrilled to share her love for tennis at the Lakewood Racquet Club and serves as the assistant coach for the boys’ tennis team at Clover Park High School, where she also teaches Spanish.

Tennis Instructor 

Ben is a dedicated military veteran with a profound passion for tennis that has been cultivated since childhood. His extensive experience in the sport has inspired him to share his knowledge and skills by teaching, mentoring, and guiding junior players. Ben is committed to helping young athletes elevate their game and achieve their full potential in tennis.