Meet The Staff

Education:   BA, Washington State University
Certifications:  USTA High Performance Development Coach, Certified Sport Science Coach, USPTA P1, Master Racket Technician, Certified USTA Umpire and CPR certified.
Playing History:  Two time Washington State High School champion, singles and doubles. Member of Division 1 Men’s Washington State University tennis team.
Areas of Specialization: Junior Academy Director, Junior development, advanced stroke biomechanics, pattern play, percentage tennis and fitness training. 
Teaching Philosophy: "Become the best person possible, on and off the court, and turning into a great tennis player will follow."
With La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club since:  2006

Conan Lorenzo is the Club’s Tennis Programs Director, bringing more than ten years of professional experience in the tennis industry. Lorenzo’s former experience includes five years as the Director of Junior Programs at the George Barnes Junior Tennis Center in San Diego, and coaching USA Team Tennis teams, leading four teams to sectionals.  Additionally, he coached and managed the Club's World Team Tennis team, leading two teams to the national championship (both won first place). Conan's additional professional tennis experience includes two years as an Assistant Pro and Master Racket Stringer at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club (2000 to 2002), as well as four years as the Head Pro at the Sammamish Club in Seattle, Washington from 1998-2000. Conan is a graduate of Washington State University where he spent four years on the school's NCAA tennis team.  He is also a USPTA P-1 Certified pro, an official umpire and lines person.  He has also been frequently published in Racket Tech Magazine, Tennis Magazine & Addvantage Magazine.

Education: B.S. in Computer Science, Coleman College
Certification: USPTA P1, USTA High Performance Development Coach, Certified USTA Umpire, Certified USRSA Stringer, Argentinean Pro and Coach, CPR CertIfied.
Playing History: USTA San Diego District #1 in 35' division in 2008. Junior ranked player in Argentina, pro tournament competition, currently playing in 5.5 singles events.
Areas of specialization: Footwork, video analysis. Emphasis on personal attention, whether your goal is recreation or competitive play.
Teaching philosophy: To guide students in making their own decisions on court. Help students, with a cooperative teaching style, to enjoy the process of learning, and reach their maximum performance state with a full development on their technical, tactical, physical and psychological tennis skills.
With La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club since: 1999

In 1999, Nelson joined the LJBTC staff. He is now working in private, semi-private, and group lessons with juniors, or adults to assist them in their efforts toward their short and long-term goals. Nelson is passionate about helping students to improve in their tennis game, as well as in every aspect of their athletic lives.  Success comes from training, and hours of repetitions focusing on the long-term development, rather than winning in the short-term. Competitive students receive a periodization schedule to peak perform at selected times.  "There is no short-cut to success in athletic preparation. Rushing training will always result in shortcomings, in physical, technical, tactical, and mental abilities. I strongly believe, and work with the USTA model, on Development of a High Performance Player."

Education: Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of San Diego
Certifications: USPTA 1 Certified
Playing History: 2 year Member of Division 1 University of Portland Men’s Team. 1 year Member of Division 1 UNLV Men’s Team. Competed on the Professional Satellite Tour for 2 years.
Area of Specialization: All ages and skill levels.
Teaching Philosophy: Old school fundamentals with new school twists.
With La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club since: 2006

Chris has not only been teaching tennis for over 15 years, but is also an accomplished player. Originally from Grants Pass, Oregon, Chris was both a top ranked junior and men’s open player in the Pacific Northwest. Chris played Division 1 college tennis for the University of Portland and then at UNLV. He later competed on the Men’s Futures Satellite circuit. Chris has had a broad spectrum of coaching experience, ranging from juniors to college players. Prior to coming to LJBTC, Chris was the assistant coach for the University of San Diego women’s team for 7 years. While at USD, he coached the NCAA women’s champion singles player and also had the opportunity to be a regular hitting partner for Conchita Martinez. Prior to USD, Chris coached elite junior academy’s and camps at numerous clubs in Oregon. Chris believes in making tennis an enjoyable, yet challenging experience, while placing a strong emphasis on the basic fundamentals of the game. Chris is a USPTA P-1 Professional and also serves as the league coordinator for the LJBTC women’s leagues. Chris is available for lessons Monday though Saturday.

Education:   BA from the University of Washington
Certifications:   USPTA P1, CPR Certified, USTA High Performance Development Coach, Certified Sport Science Coach
Playing History:   Top ranked PNW junior player/nationally ranked, four time Washington State High School champ, Member of Division 1 University of Washington tennis team
Areas of specialization: Junior development
Teaching philosophy: "Quality practice makes for a quality match."
With La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club since:  2006

Jeff comes to us from Seattle, Washington where he was the 4 time Washington State High School champion. He was also a four year member of the nationally ranked University of Washington Mens Tennis Team. For the past five years, Jeff has been developing players at Central Park Tennis Club in Kirkland, WA. Where he worked with adults, promising juniors, and many USTA teams in the Seattle area. Jeff, a USPTA Pro 1, currently teaches weekdays in the junior program and is available for private lessons.

Education: University of California San Diego
Certification: USPTA Certified, CPR Certified
Playing History: Member of Division 2 University of California San Diego Women’s Team. Top 50 SCTA and USTA junior player.
Areas of Specialization: Junior Development and Little Tennis
With La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club since: 2007

Education:   BGS from University of Connecticut
Certifications: CPR Certified, First Aid Certified, Quick Start Tennis Certified, La Jolla High School Boys Tennis Coach.
Playing History: Playing tournaments in Connecticut since the age of 14. Currently ranked #1 in New England for Father/Son Doubles.
Areas of Specialization: Junior development, Strong passion for working with double clinics, adults, including beginners, and private lessons.
Teaching Philosophy: “To make simple things complicated is common place. But to make the complex simple, that is genius."
With La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club since:  2008