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

Group Classes

Beginner - Advanced Levels​

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 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

ELLIOT LAW​

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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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213-422-1759

5 + YEARS

LISA FILPI​

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USPTA

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MARSHALL HIGH COACH B/G

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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

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GROUPS

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LIVEBALL

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RALLY PLAY

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515-868-5313​

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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.