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Rally and repeat. Reserve the court for private play or join our experienced Pros for clinics ranging from beginner to intermediate.
Join our experienced pros for weekly clinics ranging from beginner to intermediate.
Mondays: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Thursdays: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Fridays: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Mondays: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Thursdays: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Fridays: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
(no pro)
Sundays: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Level 1 – Intro
Learn the fundamentals of pickleball including the serve/return, rules, and scoring in this one hour session
Level 1 – Serve/Return
Learn the various serves in addition to basic strategy on returns to start the point on the right foot
Level 1 – Dinking
Find yourself losing in the soft game? Learn the mechanics and basic strategy of one of the most fundamental shots in pickleball
Level 1 – Block Volley
Learn the mechanics of this defensive shot to elevate your game
Level 1 – Basic Doubles Strategy
Learn locations of where to start and move to “position” yourself for success
Level 2 – Lob Retrieval
Find yourself always getting beat by the lob? Learn how to protect yourself against the lob
Level 2 – Intermediate Doubles Strategy
Start winning by creating pressure for your opponents in doubles
Level 2 – Punch Volley
Struggling to win the “hand battles”? Learn mechanics of one of this common offensive shot
Level 2 – Third Shot Drop
Learn mechanics and strategy about the “hardest shot in pickleball”
Level 2 – Ernie
Find out why this “trick shot” should be in your arsenal
Level 3 – Advanced Dinking
Learn how the best players play the soft game to create pressure
Level 3 – Advanced Doubles Strategy
Learn about moving without the ball to create winning moments on the court
Level 3 – Bounce Attacks
Find out how to create more offense in your game by adding this powerful shot
Level 3 – Swinging Volley
Learn mechanics of this offensive shot and how to hit less of those high juicy balls in the net
Level 3 – Offensive Lob
Find out when to hit the one shot we tell you to never hit in pickleball
Check back for upcoming mixers and events!
Director of Tennis
Washington State University
USTA High Performance Development Coach, USTA Safe Play Certified, Certified Sport Science Coach, USPTA P1, Master Racket Technician, Certified USTA Umpire and CPR certified, USPTA Pickleball Certified Coach, USPTA Elite Coach (moved up from Level 1 to Elite)
Two-time Washington State High School champion, singles and doubles; Member of Division 1 Men’s Washington State University tennis team.
Junior Academy Director, junior development, advanced stroke biomechanics, pattern play, percentage tennis and fitness training
Become the best person possible, on and off the court, and turning into a great tennis player will follow.
2006
Conan Lorenzo is the Club’s Director of Tennis, bringing more than ten years of professional expertise in the tennis industry. In April 2019, Conan was the recipient of the Janet Louer Junior Team Tennis National Organizer of the Year. Conan’s former experience includes five years as the Director of Junior Programs at the George Barnes Junior Tennis Center in San Diego, coaching USA Team Tennis teams and leading four teams to sectionals. Additionally, he coached and managed the Club’s World Team Tennis team, leading two teams to the national championship, with both winning first place. He also spent two years as an Assistant Pro and Master Racket Stringer at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club from 2000 to 2002 and four years as the Head Pro at the Sammamish Club in Seattle, Washington from 1998 to 2000. Conan graduated from Washington State University and spent four years on the school’s NCAA tennis team. He is also a USPTA P-1 Certified pro, official umpire, and lines person. He has been frequently published in Racket Tech Magazine, Tennis Magazine & Advantage Magazine.
Watch Conan teach in the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club’s Tennis Tips videos.
Tennis Coach
Rutgers University
USPTA Certified, USTA Safe Play Certified, Certified Personal Fitness Trainer
Member of Division 1 Rutgers University Men’s Team. Named Captain and MVP senior year.
Junior development, personal training, and private lessons
2007
Tennis Ambassador
Western Michigan University
USTA Certified Official, USTA Safe Play Certified, Referee since 1969
Navy Tennis Team, 1966-69. Ranked Top 5 in SoCal—Men’s 50 Doubles, 2000.
2013
Tennis Coach
B.S. in Psychology, University of Arizona; Currently at San Diego State University for a M.A. in Education with a Concentration in Counseling
USPTA Certified, USTA Safe Play Certified
Top-ranked junior player in Southern California, #1 Varsity singles from 2009-2012 at Serra High School, Alumni from the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club Elite Academy, Manager for the Division I NCAA Men’s tennis team at Arizona from 2012-2016, working and training with top-level, international college players, active Open-level USTA tournament player, and competing in the BNP Paribas Indian Wells Pre-Qualifying tournament in addition to ITF events.
Player Development, Junior Development
Results don’t come to those who seek them; results come to those who seek improvement.
2015
Tennis Coach
USPTA Certified, Safe Play Certified, CPR Certified and 2023 Junior Team Tennis Coach of The Year
La Jolla High School Graduate #1 Doubles and CIF participant. He also worked for the Men’s UCLA Tennis Team Summer Camps and was a member of the Beach Club program growing up. Drake is our lead ball kid organizer for the Pacific Coast Doubles, May National Hard Courts, and the December National Hard Courts.
Junior development and clinics for all levels
“The rewards will come, but the happiness is just loving the sport and having fun performing.”
2021
Tennis Coach
B.S. in Biology, Westmont College
USPTA Certified, Safe Play certified, CPR certified
Ranked #6 in Oregon as a junior tournament player. 2018-2022 #1 & #2 Doubles and #2 & #3 Singles at Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA.
Junior Development, clinics for all levels and ages, on and off-court fitness
“To help players see and reach their potential by always giving the maximum effort and hard work.”
Tennis Coach
B.S. Behavioral Neuroscience, Westmont College
USPTA Certified, Safe Play certified, CPR certified
Westmont College, GSAC champions, Rookie of the Year
All ages and levels
“I help athletes reach their full potential by developing a strong technical foundation and a lifelong love for tennis.”
Tennis Coach
B.S. in Marketing, Webber International University; Associates in General Applied Science, Seward County Community College
USPTA Certified, Safe Play certified, CPR certified
I started playing at four and received the first-ever tennis NJCAA All-American Award at Seward Community College in school history. It was ranked in the top 10 in doubles regionally at Davis and Elkins College in Elkins, West Virginia (2016 Fall) (NCAA D2 institution) and Webber International University (2017 Fall) in Babson Park, Florida.
Junior Development, clinics for all levels and ages, and private lessons
“All ages and levels.”
Tennis Coach
B.S. in Leadership and Justice, San Diego Christian College
USPTA Certified, Safe Play certified, CPR certified
Member of Division 1 Eastern Washington University Women’s tennis team. Two-time scholar-athlete at EWU. Awarded New-Comer of the Year as a Junior. Named captain and MVP as a senior at SDC. Regular Season GSAC Champions and All-Conference 2020-21
Junior Development, clinics for all levels and ages, and private lessons
“My philosophy is to have all my players work hard while having fun. If you enjoy and give your best in tennis, as with everything else you do, you’ll grow as a player and person.”
Tennis Coach
B.A. in Psychology, San Diego Christian college
USPTA Certified, Safe Play certified, CPR certified
Reached a rank of #13th in the nation with his team. 2015-2019 #1 & #2 Doubles and #4 & #5 Singles at San Diego Christian College.
Junior Development, Player Development, on-court mental development, on and off-court fitness.
“Quality over quantity.”
Tennis Coach
Associates in General Applied Science, Seward County Community College
USPTA Certified, Safe Play certified, CPR certified
I started playing tennis at six years old, 4 years of collegiate tennis.
Junior Development, adults looking to improve at any level
“There is always something to learn no matter your level!”
Pickleball Coach
M.A. Harvard University. B.S. Davenport University
USPTA Pickleball Professional. USPTA Elite Coach PPR Pickleball Professional. IPTPA Certified Pickleball Professional. RPPk Certified Pickleball Professional. PCI Pickleball Professional
Medaled at 5.0 level at PPA, APP, and USA Pickleball tournaments nationwide. Played first pro tournament in 2021.
Advanced strategy, player development, tournament preparation, junior development, DUPR coach, rating specialist
Tennis and Golf Programs Coordinator
LLM in International Law, Oles Honchar Dnipro National University, Ukraine. M.A. International Economic Relations, Oles Honchar Dnipro National University, Ukraine. Paralegal Certificate, California State University, San Marcos
USPTA Safe Play Certified
Recreational leagues and tournaments
Julia combines her love for tennis and excellent organizational skills to ensure the pro team is set for success and that daily operations run smoothly.
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