River Oaks Park Tennis Courts

Bio: With 23 years of coaching under my belt, I've guided tennis enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels on their journey to mastery. From introducing the basics to eager four-year-old beginners to fine-tuning the techniques of advanced adult players, my passion for the sport has only deepened with time. Through dedication, patience, and a love for the game, I strive to empower each student to reach their fullest potential on the court, one swing at a time.

Bio: Our tennis director started playing tennis when he was 4 years old in Russia, then the family immigrated to the US when he was just 9, he then quickly became a highly ranked junior. Playing junior tennis in Houston, the Texas section and then nationally he achieved rankings as high as #1 in Texas and top #10 in the nation. Then transitioned to playing professional tennis tournaments, after a number of years, some setbacks and a couple of injuries as his first child was born, thats when he started his coaching career. Never having imagined something would bring him as much joy as training, competing and then winning, coaching players to do the same and even better than himself in some cases did. He has now been teaching for 15+ years and has worked with players of all levels, ages and backgrounds. Having had over 50+ players go and play at the collegiate level and many adults experience success in their competitive careers as well. Tennis and fitness training is our passion, teaching people the game and helping them lead healthy lives is what drives our whole team!

Bio: Zezé is an experienced tennis coach originally from Brazil, where he began playing at age 10 with his father. He went on to compete in junior tournaments in Brazil and played college tennis on a full scholarship at Indian River Community College in Fort Pierce, Florida. With 18 years as the Head of Junior and Player Development at the Houston City Club, Zezé built an impressive junior program that reached record participation levels, including 845 children in the 2015 summer camp and nearly 190 in after-school programs. In 2016, he led the City Club's 10-and-under team to win their first Texas State Championship. Currently, Zezé continues to grow his Z Junior Tennis Academy and has served as the Head Coach for the Girls Varsity Team at St. John's School since 2018. His dedication to junior development has shaped countless players and helped them reach their full potential in tennis.

Bio: Fueling my deep-seated love for tennis, I've honed my coaching skills over the last 12 years, reaching college-level play. I dedicate my experience to tailoring programs that maximize students' enjoyment, knowledge, and skill to bring out their highest potential.