LA Tennis GRIFFITH PARK
3403 Riverside Drive LA, CA 90027
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Welcome to the Griffith Park Tennis Center
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Meet our accomplished certified teaching staff
For Adult and Junior private, semiprivate lessons contact the certified teaching professional of your choice listed below.
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All staff professionals are certified either or both:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Group Classes
Beginner - Advanced Levels​
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Children 3 1/2 - 16 years of age
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Adult ages 16 +
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Staff Pricing:
$20 per hour/per class with registration and session sign up
$22 without prior registration drop in
(Ranking system is at bottom please scroll down, check before deciding your level and if need help call us at 323-663-6060.
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MEET THE STAFF TEACHING PROS
GRIFFITH RIVERSIDE COURTS
ALL CERTIFIED USPTA/PTR
EXPERIENCE THE BEST
CONTACT
PRO SHOP
323-663-6060

JOHN THOMAS​
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LA TENNIS HEAD STAFF PRO
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DIRECTOR OF NJTL
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USPTR
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PRIVATES
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GROUPS
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RALLY PLAY
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323-663-6060
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18 YEARS WITH LA TENNIS
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CHARLES HUTCHINSON
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LA TENNIS STAFF PRO
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USPTA
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MARYMOUNT HS GIRLS HEAD COACH
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PRIVATES
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GROUPS
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323-663-6060
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22 YEARS WITH LA TENNIS
JESSIE HARDACRE​
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LA TENNIS STAFF PRO
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USPTA
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PRIVATES
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GROUPS
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RALLY PLAY
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323-663-6060
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8 YEARS WITH LA TENNIS
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MEET THE DIRECTORS OF LA TENNIS
GRIFFITH RIVERSIDE COURTS
ALL CERTIFIED USPTA/PTR
EXPERIENCE THE BEST
CONTACT
DIRECTLY

25 + YEARS
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BRENT PETTERSSON
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FOUNDER OF LA TENNIS​
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HEAD DIRECTOR OF TENNIS
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USPTA CERTIFIED
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PRIVATES
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GROUPS
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LIVEBALL
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CLINICS
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HIGH PERFORMANCE
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CALL FOR APPT / PRICING
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323-580-8443

25 + YEARS
DON BROSSEAU
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DIRECTOR OF HIGH PERFORMANCE
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TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR
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DIRECTOR OF CHARITIES
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DIRECTOR OF WELLNESS CENTER
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USPTA
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PRIVATE LESSON ONLY
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CALL FOR APPT / PRICING
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818-209-2327
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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
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
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MEET THE INSTRUCTORS OF LA TENNIS
GRIFFITH RIVERSIDE COURTS
ALL CERTIFIED USPTA/PTR
EXPERIENCE THE BEST
CONTACT
DIRECTLY
25 + YEARS
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BARKY BOODAKIAN
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USPTR
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PRIVATE LESSON
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SEMI-PRIVATE
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CALL FOR APPT / PRICING
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818-240-4831
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25 + YEARS
ELLIOTT LAW​
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USPTA ELITE PRO
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PRIVATES / SEMI PRIVATES
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GROUPS​
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CERTIFIED RYT-200 YOGA INSTRUCTOR
CERTIFIED MINDFULNESS TEACHER
TENNIS + YOGA
TENNIS + MINDFULNESS
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
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CALL FOR APPT / PRICING
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213-422-1759
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5 + YEARS
LISA FILPI​
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USPTA
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PRIVATES
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GROUPS
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CALL FOR PRICING
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323-573-4230
GUSTAVO MENA​
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USPTA
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PRIVATES
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RALLY PLAY
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323-636-2491
5 + YEARS
2 + YEARS
PATRICIA KLEIN​
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USPTA
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PRIVATES
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GROUPS
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CALL FOR PRICING
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323-806-1651
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WELCOME OUR NEWEST TEACHING MEMBERS
GUY VIDAL​
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USPTA
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PRIVATES
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GROUPS​
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CALL FOR APPT / PRICING
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310-614-9444
ALEX​ POMERANTZ
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USPTR
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PRIVATES $90 PER HOUR ($80 for package of 5)
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GROUPS $ 30-40 / HOUR PER PERSON MIN 4 MAX 8 PERSONS
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LIVEBALL $ 30-40 / HOUR PER PERSON MIN 5 MAX 8 PERSONS
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RALLY PLAY $80 PER HOUR
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CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION
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515-868-5313​
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Todd Schuyler
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USPTA
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PRIVATES
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GROUPS
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CALL FOR APPT / PRICING
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626-483-1745
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.