One Curriculum, Many Coaches
What do we look for in our coaches?
- We look for people who can coach, teach, and train.
- We look for strong communication skills, positive character traits, and a passion for tennis and for our mission.
- We expect our coaches to have playing experience at or above the level of players they are going to be coaching.
- We value our coaches non-tennis experiences as well, as we want to be able to present a well-rounded environment for our players.
Our coaches bring a variety of professional and life experiences to the court, along with their dedication to continuous learning and improvement.
Coach Alexandra (Head Coach)
Coach Alex has had a passion for tennis since her early days as a competitive Junior. She began coaching in high school and continued through college while she played Division 1 Tennis at Duquesne University. Professionally certified, Alex has worked at a variety of Clubs and tennis companies, and was also a Coach Developer for the USTA. She loves spending her time playing ukulele for her cat, Mushroom, and is personally invested in helping young people become better people through tennis.
Coach Amber
Coach Amber was born and raised in Philadelphia where she began playing tennis at the age of four. She then went on to play in juniors which led her to play D1 tennis at Howard University. Along with coaching tennis, Amber works as an professor, teaching fashion design. Coach Amber loves playing tennis, and enjoys coaching all ages and levels, particularly the young ones. In her free time, Amber enjoys sewing, traveling and trying new foods.
Coach Brandon
Coach Brandon is a New Orleans native and D.C. transplant. He is a PTR certified coach, and an attorney, who loves tennis and has a passion for coaching. Brandon played tennis at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi, where he helped the Majors reach their highest national ranking in school history. Brandon appreciates doubles and singles, and he loves to play with, and to coach all ages and levels. Coach Brandon is an all-around huge sports fan and loves going to the gym, cooking, and reading about Supreme Court history.
Coach Daniel
Coach Daniel is a classroom teacher and a Virginia native. He has been playing and coaching tennis for 15 years. The pickleball bug has also caught him and Daniel loves to coach pickleball too. Daniel loves working with kids and all ages. Outside of work you can find Daniel playing pickleball with his friends, rooting on University of Virginia sports, or traveling as much as possible.
Coach James
Coach James Pitzer is from Washington DC and has been playing and competing in tennis since he was a kid. He played at Nike tennis camps and Chevy Chase club throughout his childhood and into adulthood. James played tennis in high school and later became captain of his college team during the 2020 and 2021 seasons. His love for sports and interpersonal skills is reflected in his Sports Management degree and his PTR Certification. He uses these tools to assist both kids and adults in the wonderful sport of tennis. James loves exercising, taking his pup on walks, and spending time with friends and family
Coach Jeff (Tennis Director)
Coach Jeff grew up in Virginia and is a tennis fanatic. He is also a certified professional coach, racquet technician and mental toughness specialist. Jeff has more than 25 years of coaching experience with all ages and levels, including USTA & club teams, junior tennis leagues, elementary schools through college teams, adults, and seniors. He played basketball and tennis growing up and into junior college before getting a degree in rocket science from VA Tech. Jeff believes there is no work more valuable than teaching, and no better work than coaching players in life skills through tennis.
Coach Oroma 
Coach Oroma was born into a tennis family and began playing the sport at a young age, coached by her professional tennis coach father. She is originally from Tennessee and played DII tennis at Wingate University. Oroma began coaching in college and has continued teaching in different venues in Tennessee and North Carolina. She has taught the sport from the beginner to competitive level. She combines her diverse tennis background and love for the sport to help players of all ages improve in more ways than they thought possible. Oroma is also an attorney, which brought her to Virginia, and to us. Oroma’s interests include fashion history and design as well as baking.
Honors –
2 of our original team, plank owner coaches we like to stay in touch with, and you may remember as well.
Coach Bill (Visiting Coach when available)
Coach Bill is a certified tennis instructor, including certifications in 10 & Under, Adult, Cardio and Wheelchair tennis. He is a 4.5 level player and has been playing tennis for over 25 years. Coach Bill has more than 10 years of teaching experience with adults and children. He also is fluent in Chinese and has taught tennis in China several months a year for several years.
Coach Carbo (Ret’d)
Coach Les “Carbo” Feldmann had been a professionally certified tennis coach for over twelve years and has also coached competitive women’s soccer teams. He played tennis every week and until recently also played soccer including international amateur league matches. Prior to coaching tennis, Carbo managed IT for the Federal Trade Commission. Carbo the Tennis Pro originally joined us because he particularly enjoyed teaching older adults and seniors who share his grey hair and his zest for sports! Now he’s also hooked on coaching kids, what a joy it is to coach the children, and Coach Carbo loves it!
We hope Raja will be able to return later in 2024
Coach Raja
Coach Raja is a certified Tennis professional who worked with competitive juniors for several years in India before coming to the US. He competed in national leagues in India for more than 17 years. Raja moved to the US with his wife and two children. Raja likes to coach all age groups, and to play tennis with his kids too. Besides his passion for tennis, coach Raja also has experience as a folk dancer and singer.
To any Coach and to any Parent
There are Little Eyes Upon You (Unknown)
There are little eyes upon you, And they’re watching night and day; There are little ears that quickly Take in every word you say;
There are little hands all eager To do anything you do; And a child who’s dreaming Of the day she’ll be like you.
You’re the little girl’s idol, You’re the wisest of the wise, In her little mind about you, No suspicions ever rise;
She believes in you devoutly, Holds that all you say and do, She will say and do, in your way When she’s a grown up like you.
There’s a wide eyed little fellow, Who believes you’re always right, And his ears are always open, And he watches day and night;
You are setting an example Every day in all you do, For the little boy who’s waiting To grow up and be like you.
