LA Tennis GRIFFITH PARK
3403 Riverside Drive LA, CA 90027
Novice and beginner classes
WELCOME OUR NEWEST TEACHING PRO'S
Welcome to the Griffith Park Tennis Center
Meet our accomplished certified teaching staff
For Adult and Junior private, semi-private lessons contact the certified teaching professional of your choice listed below.
All staff professionals are certified either or both:
United States Professional Teachers Association members (USPTA)
United States ProfessionalTeaching Registry (USPTR)
All of our professionals take continuing educational credits to maintain their membership and skills.
The entire LA Tennis coaching staff is also subject to adhere to many of the City of Los Angeles’s requirements to work at public facilities. Safety checks, Covid 19 protocol, insurances and verifications for health and more.
Please support our local teaching pros listed on our website and not the non-sanctioned instructors who do not have permission to teach at any of the facilities listed.
LA Tennis coaches contribute funds back to the city parks department that support the tennis courts and other parks programs which benefit the entire community.
Thank You;
LA Tennis
323-663-6060
FOR INFORMATION
Private and Semi-private lessons
Group and Private Group
Tennis Clinics / Liveball
Junior Programs
Senior Programs
Special Request Programs
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MEET THE DIRECTORS OF LA TENNIS
GRIFFITH RIVERSIDE COURTS
ALL CERTIFIED USPTA/PTR
EXPERIENCE THE BEST
CONTACT
DIRECTLY
25 + YEARS
BRENT
FOUNDER OF LA TENNIS
HEAD DIRECTOR OF TENNIS
USPTA CERTIFIED
PRIVATES
GROUPS
LIVEBALL
HIGH PERFORMANCE
CALL FOR APPT / PRICING
323-580-8443
25 + YEARS
DON BROSSEAU
DIRECTOR OF HIGH PERFORMANCE
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR OF CHARITIES
DIRECTOR OF WELLNESS CENTER
USPTA
PRIVATE LESSON ONLY
CALL FOR APPT / PRICING
818-209-2327
25 + YEARS
CHRIS ROBB
DIRECTOR OF ADULT ACTIVITES
DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL TENNIS NETWORK AND TRAVELS
USPTA
PRIVATES
GROUPS
LIVEBALL
CLINICS
CALL FOR PRICING
310-428-3777
25 + YEARS
OSCAR WEGNER
LOCATION : CLEARWATER, FLORIDA LA TENNIS LOCATION
FOUNDER OF MTM METHOD
DIRECTOR NATIONAL COACHING
DIRECTOR GLOBAL ATP / WTA COACHES
DIRECTOR GLOBAL COACHING EDUCATION
USPTA
PRIVATE LESSON ONLY
CALL FOR APPT / PRICING / AVAILABILITY
727-735-3293
MEET THE STAFF TEACHING PROS
GRIFFITH RIVERSIDE COURTS
ALL CERTIFIED USPTA/PTR
EXPERIENCE THE BEST
CONTACT
PRO SHOP
323-663-6060
JOHN THOMAS
LA TENNIS HEAD STAFF PRO
DIRECTOR OF NJTL
USPTR
PRIVATES
GROUPS
RALLY PLAY
323-663-6060
18 YEARS WITH LA TENNIS
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CHARLES HUTCHINSON
LA TENNIS STAFF PRO
USPTA
MARYMOUNT HS GIRLS HEAD COACH
PRIVATES
GROUPS
323-663-6060
22 YEARS WITH LA TENNIS
JESSE HARDACRE
LA TENNIS STAFF PRO
USPTA
PRIVATES
GROUPS
RALLY PLAY
323-663-6060
8 YEARS WITH LA TENNIS
MEET THE INSTRUCTORS OF LA TENNIS
GRIFFITH RIVERSIDE COURTS
ALL CERTIFIED USPTA/PTR
EXPERIENCE THE BEST
CONTACT
DIRECTLY
JACK MYKYTYN
USPTA
PRIVATES $100 PER HOUR
GROUPS $35 PER PERSON PER HOUR
LIVEBALL $40 FOR 1.5 HOUR CLASS
914-325-0171
CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION
My teaching philosophy is to make tennis fun and accessible, to individually tailor each experience so every client wants to keep coming back. I believe a good coach finds attainable goals with their students and provides what they need in order to reach them. As a junior, I benefited from coaches whose influence still impacts me today, and I hope to be able to provide that for my students. I was ranked top 100 nationally. My playing career ended due to injury and after a long break from tennis, I have rediscovered both my love for tennis itself and for teaching it.
25 + YEARS
BARKY BOODAKIAN
USPTR
PRIVATE LESSON
SEMI-PRIVATE
CALL FOR APPT / PRICING
818-240-4831
25 + YEARS
ELLIOTT LAW
USPTA ELITE PRO
PRIVATES $90/HR
SEMI-PRIVATES $50/HR/PERSON
GROUPS $35/HR/PERSON, MIN 3 MAX 6
LIVEBALL $30/HR/PERSON, MIN 4 MAX 10
RALLY PLAY $75/HOUR
LIMITED AVAILABILITY, CALL FOR APPT
213-422-1759
MINDFUL TENNIS
CERTIFIED CYT-200 YOGA INSTRUCTOR
CERTIFIED MINDFULNESS TEACHER
TENNIS + YOGA $100/HR
TENNIS + MEDITATION $100/HR
LIMITED AVAILABILITY, CALL FOR APPT
213-422-1759
Elliott Law is a USPTA certified Elite Pro and works with players of all ability levels. He is a former top junior player in SoCal and USTA Team Tennis National finalist. Additionally, Elliott is a certified mindfulness meditation teacher, as well as yoga teacher, and incorporates these concepts into his lessons. He believes each student is unique and tailors the lessons to meet their needs. His teaching philosophy centers on helping students clearly see and effectively respond to the ball, as well as providing tips and tools to improve technique and match focus.
5 + YEARS
LISA FILPI
USPTA
PRIVATES
GROUPS
CALL FOR PRICING
323-573-4230
GUSTAVO MENA
USPTA
PRIVATES
RALLY PLAY
323-636-2491
5 + YEARS
5 + YEARS
PATRICIA KLEIN
USPTA
PRIVATES
GROUPS
CALL FOR PRICING
323-806-1651
WELCOME OUR NEWEST TEACHING MEMBERS
NIC CHAMBERLAIN
USPTA
PRIVATES
GROUPS
CALL FOR APPT / PRICING
917-533-2094
Private Lesson Rate:
1hr: $130
Group Lesson Rate:
$70 per hour per participant
Max of 3 participants
Available:
Monday 10-1pm
Tuesday 10-12n
Wednesday 10-1pm
Thursday 10-1pm
Friday 10-1pm
Nik is a USPTA Certified Pro and has been playing and coaching tennis for over 30 years.
He loves the sport of tennis and is passionate about his students having fun and getting
results in every lesson he teaches. I prefer to keep my class size small to ensure everyone
gets individual attention. Private lessons and small groups are available.
Kids, beginners and intermediate level players are encouraged to work with me as i am excellent
in building and strengthening the foundation of your strokes to maximize your potential.
How far you go is up to you. You have to continue applying and practicing what you learn during the lesson after the lesson is done. There is no substitution for practice and playing as many matches
as you can.
Each lesson will focus on one aspect of your game. You will absolutely see improvement!
Advance payment in full via Venmo or PayPal required to reserve lesson.
See you on the courts!!!
email: chamberlaintennisgroup@gmail.com
phone: 917-533-2094
GUY VIDAL
USPTA
PRIVATES
GROUPS
CALL FOR APPT / PRICING
310-614-9444
PRIVATES $80
SHARED $100
- Beginners and Intermediate
- Teens and Adults.
- Singles and Doubles Strategy
Vidal trained extensively with Coaching Hall of Famer Lynne Rolley, and with Christo Van Rensburg, Australian Open winner. Vidal was certified by the late Master Coach Don Henson, one of the founders of USPTA.
"My passion is sharing tennis tips that create shortcuts into our muscle memory. My strength is my ability to empathize and understand what the beginner player is struggling with, and to teach through positive reinforcement. Tennis is all about building habits and confidence."
ANTHONY KRUPA
USPTA
CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION
517-740-9336
Anthony (T.R.) Krupa
USPTA Certified Tennis Professional
Anthony Krupa has been a tennis professional in the Los Angeles areas since 2015. His drive to instill joy for the game in all his students has seen them improve both on and off the court. A former nationally ranked junior player he has experience coaching tournament players, beginning adults and children, as well as adult competitors looking to climb UTR and USTA rankings.
“When we’re on the court, we’ll have a plan and a good time. It’s all about getting better bit by bit.”
ALEX POMERANTZ
USPTR
PRIVATES $90 PER HOUR ($80 for package of 5)
GROUPS $ 30-40 / HOUR PER PERSON MIN 4 MAX 8 PERSONS
LIVEBALL $ 30-40 / HOUR PER PERSON MIN 5 MAX 8 PERSONS
RALLY PLAY $80 PER HOUR
CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION
515-868-5313
USTA PLAYER LEVEL RATING GUIDE
The following is a helpful guide to determine your player level so you will be placed in the proper group class. Please note that any of the pros on staff can create a group class for you, especially if you fall in the 1.0 to 2.5 rating.
Nation Tennis Rating Program – The Short Version
1.0= This player is just starting to play tennis.
1.5= This player has limited stroke development and is working primarily on getting the ball in play. Not ready to compete.
2.0= This player needs on court experience, with emphasis on play. Requires stroke development/lessons and court positions for singles and doubles.
2.5= This player is developing anticipating the incoming balls, adjusting their footwork, how to control their swing for direction and depth, as well of how to start a match and scoring games and sets.
3.0= This player is fairly comfortable hitting medium paced balls, yet is not comfortable with all strokes especially the serve and return of serve. Player is learning positioning and teamwork in doubles.
3.5= This player has achieved stroke dependability with directional control on moderate shots, yet lacks depth, variety and the ability to alter distance of shots. Has difficulty with the lob, overheads, approach shots and volleys are limited. Learning to be comfortable in doubles.
4.0= This player has dependable strokes with directional control and the ability to alter depth of shots on their backhand and forehand sides with moderately hit balls. This player can use lobs, overheads approach shots and volleys with success. Their serve is more consistent and teamwork in doubles is evident.
4.5= This player can vary the use of pace and spins, has effective court coverage, can control depth of shots and is able to develop game plans according to the strengths and weaknesses of their opponents. Strong first serve with power and accuracy and can place their second serve. Good doubles skills and positioning.
5.0= This player has good shot anticipation and frequently has an outstanding shot or attribute around which their game can be structured. This player can regularly hit winners or forced errors off of short balls and puts away volleys and overheads. All strokes are very good, dependable and plays good singles and doubles.
5.5= This player has developed pace and/or consistency as a major weapon. Can vary strategies and styles of play in competitive situations and hit dependable shots is stress situations.
6.0-7.0=This player typically has had intense training and is training for national tournaments and has a national ranking. The 6.5-7.0 are world class players.