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Tennis Lessons La Jolla

Tennis Lessons & Clinics in San Diego

La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club features an experienced staff of United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) pros that offer lessons, clinics, and services for beginners through seasoned players. With a range of classes, weekly mixers, clinics, game matching, and Cardio Tennis workouts, we can tailor the perfect tennis program for players of all ages.

Contact the Tennis Department at 858.551.4653 or Tennis@LJBTC.com to register for a lesson, clinic, or mixer or to book any of our tennis services.

Proper tennis attire and tennis shoes are required of all players. Please see Tennis Rules for details.

Due to the private nature of our property, Tennis Services and courts are reserved for Club Members and their guests or registered hotel guests only.

Private and semi-private lessons ranging from 30 minutes to 2 hours are available for adults and children with our certified USPTA Tennis Professionals.

decoration only30 MIN45 MIN1 HR1.5 HR2 HR
Private$70 Guest$93 Guest$115 Guest$172 Guest$230 Guest
Semi-Private$74 Guest$90 Guest$120 Guest$180 Guest$240 Guest

Group lessons include up to six students per clinic. Clinics are custom-tailored to meet the needs of each group, incorporating techniques, strategies, video analysis, and gameplay.

Clinic TypeDays & Times
Intermediate Clinic (3.5)Monday | 10 – 11 AM
Tuesday | 9 – 10 AM
Wednesday | 10 – 11 AM
Thursday & Friday | 9 – 10 AM
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday | 10 – 11 AM
Friday | 9 – 10 AM
$42 per guest
Advanced Clinic (4.0)Saturday | 11 – 12 PM
Saturday | 12 – 1 PM
$42 per guest

View our current Academy Tennis Programs, including Holiday Tennis Camps.

The Club is one of the best places to stay and play with your group. Our USPTA-certified tennis pros offer group lessons for all hotel guests looking to play for a weekend or extended week stay and can accommodate small and large groups of all skill levels. Group lessons are a great way for players to hone their skills, learn new and exciting ways to compete, and enjoy our fun and invigorating tennis programs. Contact Director of Tennis Conan Lorenzo at CLorenzo@LJBTC.com to create your group’s custom tennis program.

  • “The pros were tremendous and each offered me something new to work on.”- Manhattan Beach Ladies Group
  • “The energy over the 4-day weekend was amazing from all the staff.”- Tulsa, Oklahoma Ladies Group
  • “This is the only place we could find the relaxing feeling of the beach and intense workout on the tennis courts.” – Northern California Ladies Group

The following Adult Mixers are available to hotel guests and members.

Wednesday Doubles
(Invite Only for 5.0+ players)
12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday Men’s Doubles11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The following Adult Mixers are available to hotel guests and members.

Our Staff

Conan Lorenzo

Director of Tennis

Education

Washington State University

Certifications

RSPA High Performance Development Coach, RSPA Safe Play Certified, Certified Sport Science Coach, RSPA P1, Master Racket Technician, Certified RSPA Umpire, and CPR certified, RSPA Certified Pickleball Certified Coach, RSPA Certified Elite Coach (moved up from Level 1 to Elite)

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 Us Since

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 an RSPA P-1 Certified pro, official umpire, and lines person. He has been frequently published in Racket Tech Magazine, Tennis Magazine & Advantage Magazine.

Contact

CLorenzo@LJBTC.com

858.551.4605.

Watch Conan teach in the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club’s Tennis Tips videos.

Charlie Stephens

Education

Imperial Valley College

Certifications

RSPA Certified, Safe Play Certified, CPR Certified

Playing History

Played #1 Singles and Doubles all years at Imperial Valley College. In 2016, ended ranked #25 in Singles and #21 in Doubles in CCCAA State Rankings

Areas of Specialization

Junior Development, clinics of all levels and ages, private lessons

Teaching Philosophy:

The best tennis is the kind that you can play for the rest of your life.

Brad Amor

Education

University of San Diego

Certifications

Safe Play Certified

Playing History

#1 Doubles high school player, top-ranked junior player

Areas of Specialization

Junior Development, clinics of all levels and ages, and private lessons

Teaching Philosophy:

You play your best when you’re having fun!

Gillian Parker

Education

University of Irvine

Certifications

Safe Play Certified

Playing History

UCI Division 1 player for the University of Irvine

Areas of Specialization

Junior Development, clinics of all levels and ages, and private lessons

Teaching Philosophy:

If you are on the court enjoying yourself, that is all that matters.

Brook Deming

Tennis Coach

Education

Rutgers University

Certifications

RSPA Certified, RSPA Safe Play Certified, Certified Personal Fitness Trainer

Playing History

Member of Division 1 Rutgers University Men’s Team. Named Captain and MVP senior year.

Areas of Specialization

Junior development, personal training, and private lessons

Teaching Philosophy
With Us Since:

2007

Contact

Tennis@LJBTC.com

858.551.4680

Doug Fitzgerald

Tennis Ambassador

Education

Western Michigan University

Certifications

RSPA Certified Official, RSPA Safe Play Certified, Referee since 1969

Playing History

Navy Tennis Team, 1966-69. Ranked Top 5 in SoCal—Men’s 50 Doubles, 2000.

With us Since

2013

Contact

DFitzgerald@LJBTC.com

858.551.4638.

Max Weishan

Tennis Coach

Education

B.S. in Psychology, University of Arizona; Currently at San Diego State University for a M.A. in Education with a Concentration in Counseling

Certifications

RSPA Certified, RSPA Safe Play Certified

Playing History

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.

Areas of Specialization

Player Development, Junior Development

Teaching Philosophy:

Results don’t come to those who seek them; results come to those who seek improvement.

With Us Since

2015

Contact

Tennis@LJBTC.com or 858.551.4680.

Drake Pieper

Tennis Coach

Certifications

RSPA Certified, Safe Play Certified, CPR Certified, and 2023 Junior Team Tennis Coach of The Year

Playing History

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. 

Areas of Specialization

Junior development and clinics for all levels

Teaching Philosophy:

 “The rewards will come, but the happiness is just loving the sport and having fun performing.”

With Us Since

2021

Contact

Tennis@LJBTC.com or 858.551.4680.

Taremeredzwa Mariga

Tennis Coach

Education

B.S. in Marketing, Webber International University; Associates in General Applied Science, Seward County Community College

Certifications

RSPA Certified, Safe Play certified, CPR certified

Playing History


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.

Areas of Specialization

Junior Development, clinics for all levels and ages, and private lessons

Teaching Philosophy:

“All ages and levels.”

Contact

Tennis@LJBTC.com or 858.551.4680.

Valentina Sottile

Tennis Coach

Education

B.S. in Leadership and Justice, San Diego Christian College

Certifications

RSPA Certified, Safe Play certified, CPR certified

Playing History

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

Areas of Specialization

Junior Development, clinics for all levels and ages, and private lessons

Teaching Philosophy:

“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.”

Contact

Tennis@LJBTC.com or 858.551.4680.

German Ziella

Tennis Coach

Education

B.A. in Psychology, San Diego Christian college

Certifications

RSPA Certified, Safe Play certified, CPR certified

Playing History

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.

Areas of Specialization

Junior Development, Player Development, on-court mental development, on and off-court fitness.

Teaching Philosophy:

“Quality over quantity.”

Contact

Tennis@LJBTC.com or 858.551.4680.

Jenna Mariga

Tennis Coach

Education

Associates in General Applied Science, Seward County Community College

Certifications

RSPA Certified, Safe Play certified, CPR certified

Playing History

I started playing tennis at six years old, 4 years of collegiate tennis.

Areas of Specialization

Junior Development, adults looking to improve at any level

Teaching Philosophy:

“There is always something to learn no matter your level!”

Contact

Tennis@LJBTC.com or 858.551.4680.

Jerry Jayapal

Pickleball Coach

Education

M.A. Harvard University. B.S. Davenport University

Certifications

RSPA Pickleball Professional. RSPA Elite Coach PPR Pickleball Professional. IPTPA Certified Pickleball Professional. RPPk Certified Pickleball Professional. PCI Pickleball Professional

Playing History

Medaled at 5.0 level at PPA, APP, and USA Pickleball tournaments nationwide. Played first pro tournament in 2021.

Areas of Specialization

Advanced strategy, player development, tournament preparation, junior development, DUPR coach, rating specialist

Contact

Tennis@LJBTC.com or 858.551.4680.

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