Cherryhurst Park

Bio: Hello! I’m Fernando Arguello, a passionate and experienced tennis coach with 15 years as a competitive player and 5 years of coaching at all levels. Having trained in elite programs and competed at the NCAA Division II level on scholarship, I bring a deep understanding of high-performance tennis. I am certified with the ITF Level 1 coaching course and have worked with players of all ages, from young beginners to advanced adults, in both private and group sessions of up to 20 players. Throughout my career, I have coached at various tennis academies, continuously expanding my knowledge and refining my training methods to help players maximize their potential. As a player, I was ranked No. 16 in Ecuador and held the No. 1 ranking in the state of Pichincha for four consecutive years. My highest UTR (Universal Tenis Ranking) has been 10.30, reflecting my competitive experience at a high level. Whether you're looking to refine your skills, improve your match play, or simply enjoy the game, I am here to help you reach your full potential. Let’s enjoy this process together!

Bio: I am a USPTA Elite certified tennis professional. This is the highest rating awarded by the United State Professional Tennis Association. SAFE PLAY certified & current (yearly FBI background check for coaching youth sports). Currently working exclusively for myself, most recently was the Head Coach for Episcopal High School Tennis Team. Working for City of West U Parks and Recreation since 2018. Also, Lifetime Fitness Galleria Indoor Tennis Club @ the Houston Galleria (4 years). Also, previously, at The Briar Club (4yrs) in the River Oaks District of Houston. Other notable programs I have been involved with- Baton Rouge Country Club (LA), Bocage Racquet Club (LA), Houston Racquet Club, Westheimer Indoor Tennis, LSU Nike Tennis Camps, Rice Tennis Camps, Steve Carter’s Tennis Camps, and The Boulder Country Club in Colorado. I’ve been playing since the age of 4 and coaching since age 19. I teach all levels and ages. Private, semi-private, and group tennis lessons. Body of work includes everything from helping train top 350 world ranked ATP players, working for LSU and Rice University Tennis, Nike Tennis Camps, top country clubs and tennis clubs around the nation, and coached junior players ranked nationally in the top 10. I’ve been Head Counselor at “live-in dorm” tennis camps, in charge of all things on and off court. Undergraduate full academic scholarship all 4 years of studies (B.S. Microbiology) from LSU ’97). Finished graduate school (M.S. in Biology from LSU in ’01) with an “A” gpa. I am the 3rd youngest Eagle Scout in United States history (age 12). Member of Sigma Chi fraternity (@LSU) and member of the LSU Houston Alumni Chapter.