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TENNIS LESSONS SAN DIEGO

San Diego Tennis Club & Courts

Tennis Magazine and Tennis Resorts Online rated the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club a “Top Tennis Resort.” Who are we to argue? Mixers, game matching, clinics—however you slice it, there are plenty of ways to make the most of your getaway.



Tournaments

Decades of tournament history, with many more to come. 

Academy Tennis

Progressive, tailored tennis training for junior players of all skill levels.


Court Cams

Catch a match wherever you are with our live-stream tournament feeds.

Lessons & Services

With an array of lessons, weekly mixers, and clinics, we can create the perfect tennis program for players of all ages.

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.

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

“I believe in starting from a place of excitement and energy, maintaining motivation to reach an outcome that feels smooth and consistent. I use examples from other sports and activities to help connect movements and make the actions feel like your own. We will have fun getting there together!”

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.

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.

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 “JJ” Jayapal

Pickleball Pro

Education

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

Certifications

PPR Certified Pickleball Professional – Level 2, RSPA Certified Elite Coach, RSPA Certified Pickleball Professional, RPO Certified Pickleball Professional, RSPA Safe Play Certified

PLAYING HISTORY

Professional pickleball competitor with appearances at the PPA Masters (Rancho Mirage, CA), USA Pickleball Nationals and APP Casa Grande (Arizona). Multiple 5.0 medalist at PPA, APP and USA Pickleball events, including PPA Seattle, APP Newport Beach, the USA Pickleball Golden Ticket in Mesa, Arizona, and the APP Pacific Northwest Classic in Bend, Oregon. Played collegiate tennis at Davenport University.

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

Player Development, Pickleball Strategy, Doubles Positioning, Shot Selection, Match Play, Competitive Player Development and Program Development

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

“Learn the why, not just the how.”

WITH US SINCE

2023

JJ Jayapal brings extensive experience in pickleball instruction, competition, player development and program leadership to La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club. Since joining the Club in 2023, he has helped grow its pickleball program through private instruction, clinics, organized match play, leagues, tournaments, socials and special events, while also contributing to the expansion of the Club’s pickleball facilities from two courts to five.

Prior to joining the Club, JJ held leadership roles at The Santaluz Club, Lomas Santa Fe Country Club and Bobby Riggs Racket & Paddle Club, where he built and expanded pickleball programs, developed players and oversaw instructional teams and events.

JJ currently serves as a Coach Developer for the Professional Pickleball Registry, training and certifying more than 70 new coaches annually. He previously served as a Coach Developer for the Racquet Sports Professionals Association and has held leadership roles with USA Pickleball, RSPA and the San Diego District Tennis Association.

JJ was named RSPA Pickleball Coach of the Year and has coached alongside some of the sport’s top professionals, including Ben Johns, Tyson McGuffin, Anna Bright, Collin Johns, Irina Tereschenko, James Ignatowich, Callie Jo Smith and Jay Devilliers.

Tennis Rules

The La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club offers 13 championship tennis courts and 5 pickleball courts, all lighted for evening play. Members and registered hotel guests can use the courts free of charge.

The following rules and regulations are for the benefit and protection of all players:

  • Players with court reservations are expected to keep their reservations and not be on a waitlist for another court.
  • Prior approval is required for any round-robin play.
  • Adults have priority over juniors, except for special junior activities or events. Juniors may be assigned courts by tennis department staff for these purposes.
  • All players must wear proper tennis attire. Swimsuits, cutoffs, sports bras, and jeans are not permitted. All players must wear shirts.
  • All players are required to wear tennis shoes with non-marking soles. Bare feet, sandals, and street shoes are prohibited on the courts.
  • Strollers are not permitted on the tennis courts.

The following are reasons for dismissal from the courts:

  • Cell phone usage
  • Smoking
  • No glass drinks of any kind
  • Unsportsmanlike conduct, including profanity or racket throwing
  • Improper attire or improperly soled shoes
  • Inappropriate behavior towards Club staff or other members and guests

We ask that everyone be respectful and not congregate around the courts. Please arrive only shortly before the reserved court time and leave the area immediately afterward.

Courts can now be reserved online with Court Reserve.

  1. Login
  2. Click on Reservations
  3. Click on Reservable Courts
  4. Choose the day and time you wish to play.
    • Singles: 1-hour max time.
    • Doubles: 1.5 hours max time.
    • You may only book three days in advance, starting at 8:00 a.m. each day.
  5. Select singles or doubles.
  6. You may add additional players if you want, but you do not need to. To reserve and complete your reservation, you must make sure all fields with an * are filled.

Please contact our Tennis Department at 858.551.4653 or Tennis@LJBTC.com for assistance with court reservations or additional information.

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