Almaden Valley Athletic Club

Bio: Beyond the baseline lies not just a court, but a world of strategy, agility, and sheer exhilaration. I've spent 28 years immersed in this world, competing professionally and honing a coaching style that blends technical prowess with a passion for nurturing talent. Let's unlock your potential and make your tennis dreams a reality. I'm a former professional tennis player who played on the ATP Tour for several years. I grew up playing the same ITF tournaments with Rafael Nadal , Andy Murray, Richard Gasquet and Jo Wilfred Tsonga. I started teaching in 2008 at Chris Evert Tennis Academy, one of the famous tennis academies in the US in Boca Raton, Florida. I moved to the bay area in 2009 and worked with Eagle Fustar the same year and The Harker School for over 3 years as head coach. I love to spread the culture of learning and transfer my knowledge those in need . I'm currently a PTR Professional certified coach and have a high standard of playing and teaching skill. These experiences gave me the knowledge to train and develop tennis players from entry level , intermediate level and advance level players I work with all age group and level of play for a better and satisfying game ACHIEVEMENT AND AWARD I coached was hitting partner with Madison Keys in 2008-2009 at Chris Evert Academy currently ranked number 7 in the WTA and recently won the Australian open 2025 PTR professional certified with 10 and under, junior development and Adult development I helped 8 players making to college tennis teams in the past 8 years. My exceptional playing talents and coaching expertise will take your game out of your expectations