Cesar Grobel from Brazil came to the United States on a full scholarship to play college tennis at Barton College. He was ranked 32nd in the nation and was named Conference Carolinas Player of the Year. After college Cesar worked for 4 years as a Tennis Professional at a country club in Richmond, Virginia.  He also been traveling all over the country this past year with a top junior prospect player. Cesar enjoys teaching all levels and ages. 

Cynthia played competitive junior tennis growing up on the East Coast and has continued to play adult tournaments and leagues as well as on Intersectional teams representing SoCal. She coached 7 years at The Bishops School in La Jolla and was involved with the middle school program as well as the boys & girls high school teams. She loves sharing her joy of the game and seeing players improve and catch that excitement. She has taught beginners through advanced levels and can cover everything from basics and etiquette through strategy and mental tournament toughness – always with good sportsmanship as an integral part of an athlete’s development.

David Evans is a USPTA Certified Tennis Professional with a priceless combination of proven tennis training techniques and state of the art strategies and tactics. He learned these things working with multiple Top 50 World Ranked Tennis Players, playing college tennis, becoming a Top 50 USTA Mens Open Singles Player in Northern California, winning countless tournaments, and successfully teaching tennis to hundreds of students of all ages and skill levels.

Jeff Fleming  is a USPTA Certified Professional Instructor and is also a Certified Interscholastic Coach for Middle school and High school from NFHS.  Jeff moved to San Diego from Jacksonville, Florida to attend USCD. He played tennis while attending college and progressed after college to play tournaments. Jeff has won many tournaments in singles and doubles and has also played league tennis for many years as well in singles and doubles.

Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced level Jeff can help you improve your skills, shot accuracy and game strategy to provide years of enjoyment for the wonderful game of tennis. Jeff’s excellent coaching has helped his students win tournaments. Jeff is notorious for tracking down Coach John Weiss’ drop shots, but still declares him the “Drop Shot King”.

Jeff is a Level 2 Certified Professional Tennis Instructor.

John Delille was a former tennis director at Rancho Valencia Resort in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. Additionally, he was a former tennis director at the Nike Camp at Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA. Delille was the head varsity coach for both boys and girls at Torrey Pines High School, where he was recognized as Coach of the Year 2015. Delille is married with two children living in Tierrasanta, CA.

John is a California native, a self described tennis junkie, known for his patented Weiss slice and is called the Drop Shot King by his contemporaries. He loves working with students who realize that mastering this ‘lifetime’ sport requires dedication, patience and commitment. He likes to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the student. Design an approach to focus on strengths but still work on weaknesses to build confidence for a well rounded game.

Lucio, a native of Sao Paolo, Brazil, played his college tennis at MSU Denver where he earned honors as a two time First Team All-RMAC singles player and a two time Second Team All-RMAC doubles player as well as the 2010 Fall ITA Central Region Singles champion. He finished his career at MSU Denver with 30 wins and 15 losses at singles, breaking the Roadrunners single season singles win record. Lucio joined the Carmel Valley team in 2020 and works with all students from beginners to advanced, including working with our junior program.  Highlights of his impressive tennis accomplishments include:

* Peninsula Tennis Club. Open level (singles champion)
* 10.0 – 10.0 mixed doubles San Diego District doubles champions.
* 10.0 mixed doubles Southern California sectionals champion.
* 10.0 mixed doubles (3rd in the nation)

Maria is a USPTA Certified Tennis Instructor who  specializes in teaching beginning and intermediate level students. She focuses on teaching the basic tennis techniques that prevent injury, increase range of motion, and improve endurance.

Maria employs a teaching style based on patience, persistence, and having fun. She guides students through every aspect of the game.  Maria teaches how to hit power returns from the baseline along with how and when to mix-in lobs, drop-shots, slices, and spins. Maria learned to play on the clay courts in Jakarta when she was 9 years old and trained for years to develop expertise in every aspect of the game. Since then, Maria has successful history of winning local, regional, and national tournaments. Maria’s name is listed on the many of the Championship plaques proudly displayed on the walls at the Carmel Valley Tennis club.

Nick Piotrowski is a seasoned tennis coach based in San Diego, California. Nick coached the University of Saint Katherine’s women’s tennis team to their first-ever GSAC Tennis Championships in 2021 finishing the season nationally ranked at #13. Nick also served as the head women’s tennis coach at San Diego Mesa College. As a player

Nick competed in four NAIA National Championships as well as various USTA open and national tournaments. He holds certifications as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), a Sports Performance Coach (USAW), and is a certified professional with the U.S. Professional Tennis Association (USPTA).

Rashad Rae Hensley has coached at Carmel Valley Tennis Club since August 2020. He specializes in coaching both beginners (including peewee’s) and intermediate levels.  He also teaches at the clinics and helps all players signficantly improve their game.  He refined his exceptional coaching style during his 15 years of teaching and playing at various USTA tournaments, leagues, and WTT divisions.  He is passionate about tennis and driven to help all players develop the skills needed to consistently win.

Manuel (Manny) Cardona is a seasoned tennis professional whose career spans from competitive play to impactful coaching. Manny’s journey began on the ITF junior tour, where he competed against some of the best young talents globally. His passion and skill in the sport led him to play college tennis, where he honed his skills and strategic understanding of the game. Following his competitive career, Manny transitioned into coaching, bringing his rich experience to the University of San Diego Toreros as an assistant coach. Here in San Diego, Manny has not only developed strategies for competitive play but has also nurtured a love for tennis among both kids and adults, regardless of their skill levels. His comprehensive approach ensures that every student he coaches at Carmel Valley Tennis learns, grows, and shares his passion for tennis.

Born and raised in San Diego, California, Michael Vu is a passionate and dedicated tennis coach with a proven track record of guiding players of all ages and skill levels to success. With over a decade of experience in the tennis industry, Michael has honed his coaching techniques to develop well-rounded athletes who excel both on and off the court. With his patient demeanor, positive attitude, and effective communication skills, Michael creates a supportive and motivating environment for his students to thrive.

Born in Mexico and raised in Mexico City. Roberto has been playing tennis since the age of 12.  Growing up he played mostly on red clay and transitioned to hard courts in the USA.  He then moved to San Diego in 1985 and started playing tournaments in the mid 90’s. 

Roberto was ranked #1 in San Diego in the 5.5 & #2 in SoCal for both singles and doubles. He was nationally ranked in the Senior Division for over 30 years with his highest national ranking at #7 in singles, #22 in doubles and #6 in mixed doubles.

Roberto has been teaching tennis for over 20 years with a focus on proper technique and execution, as well as developing proper playing patterns.