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Alexsander Rupchin

Alex is a certified tennis professional who has more than 10 years of coaching experience on both ends of the Atlantic Ocean. He is a Kinesiology graduate from the National Sports Academy located in the European Union, where he earned his Physical Education and Tennis Teaching Credentials. Coach Alex believes in hard work and consistent progress on tennis and personal level. He combines his academic knowledge with his coaching practice to give every student a solid foundation upon which to further improve.

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Alin Cimpoaie

Alin started playing tennis at the early age of seven back in Eastern Europe. Over the years he competed successfully in tournaments at all age groups where he gained his extensive and knowledge for the game of tennis. Furthermore, he is immensely gifted, skillfull, and accomodating tennis instructor with several years of conducting group tennis clinics. He goes to say: “nothing in life comes easily without hard work and the game of tennis is like everything else: it requires discipline, commitment, and perseverance”.

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Wilson Rodrillo

Coach Wilson Rodrillo started tennis late at the age of 17. Played in tournaments in LA a year after and fell in love with the game because of the mental toughness that is needed playing the game.His goal as a coach is not just to teach but show how the game of tennis can reflect the day to day lives of kids and adults through practice and the mental toughness that tennis forces one to have! There’s always room for improvement.

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Kevin Enderson

Coach Kevin learned quite a bit about the game of tennis from his grandfather who played for years. Born and raised in the Bay area, Coach Kevin first hit the court as a high school student, and while in college at Robert Morris University, he worked as an assistant coach for the women’s tennis team. After his university experiences, he spent some time in Spain where he played in a number of different leagues and tournaments.

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Elyes Chettfour

Coach Elyes was raised in the Bay area, and he’s been on the court since he was ten years old! He loves the sport and believes it’s a lot like chess, sometimes referring to tennis as “chess of the hands and feet.” Coach Elyes uses that analogy in his core philosophy of the game with a deep belief that tennis ultimately requires your brain to win those matches even when your body is struggling. He attended UCSC and played for the Banana Slugs. He’s also played for a number of other competitive tennis programs. While he’s an expert doubles player, he offers great tips and helps doubles and singles players alike.

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Victoria Lochead

Coach Victoria has been playing tennis almost since she could walk! By the time she was three years old, she was enjoying time on the court with her family. She started as an assistant coach in London at the age of 14, and when she came to the United States in 2018, she continued her work with players at all levels. Coach Victoria loves watching her students build their skills, gain confidence on the court, and have fun as they learn this amazing game.

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Jason Carino

Coach Carino wasn’t always interested in tennis, but in 2009, an encounter with the Japanese anime Prince of Tennis began a love affair with the sport that has never ended. For more than ten years, Coach Carino worked on his game, and that only improved when he began studying Kinesiology at California State University – East Bay. He began to apply the knowledge from his studies to the sport, and today, he plays on a regular basis. Coach Carino works to emphasize the strategy behind the win with every student. The game is so much fun, he can’t wait to share it with you!

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Jeff Huang

Coach Huang’s tennis career began a bit later in life – in his 30s – but a big part of his commitment to the sport was his own encounter with the Euro School of Tennis. Lessons with our coaches meant an advanced game and technique, and after a few years of intense training, Coach Huang started competing at the USTA and UTR levels in the Bay Area. Coach Huang has several tournament wins under his belt, and he’s still at the hit, hoping to garner at least a few more wins before he’s finished playing competitively. Coach Huang knows the importance of building fundamentals with students while working to increase speed, agility, and build knowledge of tactics and strategy.

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George Iusan

Coach Iusan has been working with local students for the past fifteen years. He’s been playing the sport, though, for more than two decades. His passion for tennis started when he began playing at the college level, and it continues today. A PTR Certified Professional, Coach Iusan teaches students of all levels and ages. His love for the sport stems from helping his students have fun while gaining the technical skills and knowledge they need to win match after match on the court.

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Nicholas Mosquera

Born and raised on the East Coast, Coach Mosquera’s love of tennis began when he started taking lessons at the age of eight. His passion for the sport was so strong that he played on his high school’s tennis team, serving as captain his senior year. He even carried his excitement for match after match when he played club tennis while studying at the University of Maryland. Coach Mosquera’s favorite part of the sport is the mental aspect of the game. For him, the mindset translates well into every area of life. Coach Mosquera works to help students understand that anyone can improve their game if they’re willing to put in the hard work.

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Seungwoo Kang

Coach Seungwoo’s knowledge of tennis began at an early age. Influenced by his father who loved the sport of tennis, Coach Seungwoo began playing at his father’s urging in middle school. As his game improved, he became more interested in tennis than ever, and worked hard to play for his high school team. Today, Coach Seungwoo is excited to work with Euro School of Tennis to help build younger players’ skillsets and ensure they get many of the same opportunities he did on the court.

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Sarah Lopez

Coach Lopez has been on a soccer field since the age of six. A primarily self-taught player, she focused her efforts on becoming an excellent goalkeeper during her high school years, traveling for games and tournaments. These days, Coach Lopez is attending Foothill College and playing as a Midfielder. Her studies include work in Child Development and Kinesiology. Coach Lopez loves working with her students to teach them something new, and her dedication to understanding how students learn best comes through as she works one-on-one with players to make them stronger on the field.

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Angelene Rojales

Instructor Rojales has been in love with dance seemingly forever. She began taking different styles of dance classes when she was just seven, and over the years, she’s worked with hip hop, hula, Tahitian, ballet, contemporary, and heel styles in classes and recitals. While the pandemic slowed her dance work, she’s back on the floor, working to share her passion with younger dancers. She loves sharing the impact dance has on her own confidence with young dancers, and she hopes to help her students realize that dance is the powerful outlet many kids need today.

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Mariam Shakalia

Coach Mariam is a tennis enthusiast with a big heart for the game! She fell in love with tennis in the third grade and started taking as many lessons as she could. By the time she reached high school, she was competing with the varsity girls tennis team. She’s been playing ever since!
Coach Mariam’s tennis journey hit some impressive highs; she held the rank of number two singles player and earned the West Alameda County Conference (WACC) All-League Player seal. The award was not just based on her on-court performance but also her excellent sportsmanship.
Coach Mariam doesn’t just play tennis for the wins; she plays because it’s fun! And now, at Euro School of Tennis, she’s on a mission to share that fun with kids. She wants to help them discover the joy of tennis, just like she did.
Get ready to swing, run, and have a blast with Coach Mariam!

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Ojas Vatsyayan

Meet Coach Ojas! He’s a tennis enthusiast who fell in love with the game when he was just a kid. Since the age of 6, he’s been playing tennis and hasn’t stopped since! Now, as a senior at Irvington High School, Ojas is a key player on the varsity team, where he competes to help his team win.
But Coach Ojas isn’t just about winning; he wants his students to have a blast on the tennis court. He thinks it’s essential for any player to enjoy the game, especially younger players. Coach Ojas also believes in offering consistent, quality instruction for students that helps them practice key skills regularly.
Knowing that hard work is crucial in tennis, Coach Ojas makes sure his students give their best in every class. It’s not just about learning skills; it’s about putting in maximum effort and having fun at the same time. At Euro School of Tennis, Ojas is the go-to person for spreading the love of tennis and teaching everyone how to be awesome on the court!

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