Dana joined PVTC in 2020 and became the General Manager in 2022. A native of Southern California, Dana started her tennis journey as a competitive junior player at Mar Vista Park, she went on to play college tennis, and competed in the Maccabiah Games in Israel, where she won the bronze medal. After 10 years of being a tennis professional at Mar Vista Park, Dana went on to be the Tennis Manager and Teaching Pro at Hillcrest Country Club in Los Angeles, CA, from 1998-2015. Dana is a USPTA Certified Professional and is currently playing in the Division 2 Marine League.

Nate was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, and moved to PV in 2013. Nate has been at PVTC since 2018, started part-time while attending college at SMC, and now is the Assistant General Manager.

Mike grew up playing tennis in Honolulu, Hawaii and was a top-ranked junior player. Mike played for Loyola Marymount University and graduated with a Bachelors in Sociology followed by a Masters in Sports Management at the University of San Francisco. He worked for the Tennis Channel for several years and was the Junior Tennis Director at the Oahu Club in Honolulu.  ​ USPTA Elite Professional ​Wilson Advisory Staff Former #1 player at LMU Ranked 35th in NCAA DI (Doubles)  Most individual singles wins in LMU history (82)

John has been with PVTC since 2012 and enjoys teaching a wide range of players. His students have included an NCAA doubles champion, a member of the U.S. Junior Davis Cup team, nationally ranked juniors, countless Marine League players, and 10 and under QuickStart Tennis. He teaches the Modern Tennis Method which simplifies the game and accelerates the learning process, enabling students to improve at a quicker pace. ​ USPTA Elite Professional Tecnifibre Advisory Staff USPTA District Pro of the Year 2001 Wilson Racquet Sports Pro of the Year 2008 Wilson National Pro of 2019

Ken was born and raised in Torrance, CA. Starting tennis at a young age, he competed in junior tournaments in Southern California all throughout his junior years. He has been coaching since 2004 and has experience coaching and playing at international tennis academies in other countries such as Australia, China, and Japan before joining the Palos Verdes Tennis Club coaching staff in 2012.  Certifications: USPTA Yonex Brand Ambassador Yonex Scouting Team USPTA 2017 District Pro of the Year​

Rachel joined PVTC in 2022. Prior to PVTC, Rachel was the USC Women's Assistant Tennis Coach and the Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach for Occidental College. Rachel grew up in Manhattan Beach and went on to play at Long Beach State University. She also coaches her sister, Maegan, who is on the pro tour and has been ranked 327 in the world. Rachel is available for private lessons on weekdays before or after the Junior Academy and on Saturdays after 11.

Meet Mario, a certified pickleball instructor from San Pedro, California. Mario's passion for sports started with baseball in his childhood and later transitioned to tennis during his teenage years. He became the No. 1 singles player on his high school's tennis team and even coached the boys' and girls' teams. After being introduced to pickleball by a former tennis teammate, Mario fell in love with the game and has been studying it intensely ever since. He is dedicated to improving his own game and helping students with their strategy and technique. ​ Certifications: Professional Pickleball Registry​ (2022)

Jennifer is a highly accomplished tennis professional who played as the #1 singles player for Eastern Washington University's Division I Women's Tennis Team. During her collegiate career, she achieved a career-high UTR of 10.17. Growing up in the South Bay, Jennifer trained at PVTC under Ken Shoji and was a top 50 nationally ranked junior. Now a USPTA-certified professional, she is dedicated to sharing her extensive knowledge and passion for tennis, helping players of all ages and skill levels improve their game and reach their full potential both on and off the court.

Ted grew up in the South Bay and has been coaching at PVTC since 1996. Ted was a competitive junior player in Southern California and played at Palos Verdes High school. Ted has been USPTA certified since 2000.

Regina Esperanza is a dedicated tennis professional who grew up in the South Bay area. She played collegiate tennis at El Camino College and Cal-State Dominguez Hills. Regina is a USPTA Certified coach and holds an Early Childhood Education Certificate of Achievement. She also gives back to the community as a volunteer coach at Peninsula High School.