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Pickleball at The Club

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.

$40

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.

$40

Sundays: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

FREE

Beginner/Intermediate Class Topics

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

Intermediate/Advanced Class Topics

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

Advanced Class Topics

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

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Our Staff

Conan Lorenzo

Director of Tennis

Education

B.A., Washington State University

Certifications

USTA High Performance Development Coach, USTA Safe Play Certified, 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 Us Since

2006

Conan Lorenzo is the Club’s Director of Tennis, bringing more than 10 years of professional expertise in the tennis industry. In April of 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 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 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, as well as four years as the Head Pro at the Sammamish Club in Seattle, Washington from 1998 to 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 and an 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.

Brook Deming

Education

Rutgers University

Certifications

USPTA Certified, USTA 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

Education

Western Michigan University

Certifications

USTA Certified Official, USTA 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

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

USPTA Certified, USTA 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.

Steve Phifer

Education

Pima Community College, Grossmont College

Certifications

USPTA certified, USTA Safe Play Certified

Playing History

2011 High School Conference Player of the Year, League Champion, finished in the top 62 out of 2000 in Southern California, Grossmont College #1 and singles and doubles player.

Areas of Specialization

Player Development, Junior Development

With Us Since

2015

Contact

Tennis@LJBTC.com or 858.551.4680.

Drake Peiper

Certifications

 CPR Certified, Safeplay Certified and currently working on USPTA Certification 2000 hour training course

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:

 “Always believe in yourself and never give up because you don’t know what success could be right around the corner” – Jamie Hampton

With Us Since

2021

Contact

Tennis@LJBTC.com or 858.551.4680.

Sidney Lowry

Education

B.S. in Biology, Westmont College

Certifications

Safe Play Certified, USPTA Certified

Playing History

Ranked #6 in Oregon as a junior tournament player. 2018-2022 #1 & #2 Doubles and #2 & #3 Singles at Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA.

Areas of Specialization

Junior Development, clinics for all levels and ages, on and off-court fitness

Teaching Philosophy:

 To help players see and reach their potential by always giving the maximum effort and hard work.

With Us Since

2022

Contact

Tennis@LJBTC.com or 858.551.4680.

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