No need to be an AVAC Tennis Member to take a lesson!
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Under the direction of Manuel - Manny - Fernandez, AVAC pros easily transfer their love of the game to tennis students, young and old, as well as the social and competitive tennis enthusiasts who grace the AVAC courts.
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Manny Fernandez
Director of Tennis
408.445.4920 mfernandez@avac.us
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Originally from Guadalajara, Mexico, Manny was a nationally ranked junior player in his yourth. In 1998, Manny achieved top-level professional certification with the United States Professional Tennis Association [USPTA] and was awarded Northern California USPTA "Rookie of the Year" in recognition of his dedication and exuberance in teaching.
While a tennis pro at the San Francisco Tennis Club, he coached many touring pros when they had matches in the Bay Area. Manny specializes in coaching adults and adult league teams, as well as the development of Junior players. Manny served as head pro for the City of San Jose from 1997 to 2006.
Fully sponsored by Adidas and Dunlop, Manny brings an impressive brand of tennis to AVAC.
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Brett Sargeant
bsargeant@avac.us
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Brett Sargeant offers year-round tennis programs. Don’t let the cold weather slow you down. The fall and winter seasons are the best times to work on your game and your fitness level.
Brett offers private instruction, group, team, beginning, Cardio Tennis and now Low Impact Cardio Tennis for seniors.
Why not take some time out for yourself and experience Brett’s knowledge and enthusiasm for improving your game first-hand? Brett, a US Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) member for more than 20 years, is ranked #5 NorCal Mens 45 Doubles 2008. He knows the game from the ground up.
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Les Atteberry
408.445.4928
latteberry@avac.us
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USPTR since 1978 and a high school PE instructor for more than 40
years. He brings a fresh, gentle approach to teaching that naturally
fosters a love of the game. Les has been part of the AVAC teaching
staff for more than seven years. Currently, he is on court weekdays
with our Junior Academy. He is also available on weekends. Les is also
AVAC's premier racket stringer.
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Grant Wollen
408.666.9990
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Grant Wollen brings a passion for coaching beginners on the joys of learning tennis. "I enjoy making an impact on their lives," he said. USPTA certified, Grant was captain of the Branham High School Tennis Team when the team made All League his senior year. Currently a junior at San Jose State University, he is majoring in business.
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Bill Foley
408.317.8249
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Bill Foley has been teaching at AVAC for more than seven years. A senior at Santa Clara University, majoring in communications and history, Bill helped take his Bellarmine Varsity Tennis Team to a WCAL championship. He also has taught for the City of San Jose since 1999. Bill brings a lot of enthusiasm to every lesson and believes that as long as tennis is fun, anyone can play it well for a lifetime. |
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Myra Davoudi
408.391.3461
myra.davoudi@gmail.com
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Born in San Jose and raised in Almaden Valley, Myra holds a degree in business marketing from University of Santa Clara. While in college, she placed first in doubles and singles, and received the Bronco of the Year Award in 2008 and 2009. Myra has been coaching all ages since she was in high school and has trained some of Northern California's top junior players. She also played in the Girls' 18 and under Nationals when they were held at AVAC.
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