Our Coaches

Our team of USTA-certified professionals is dedicated to helping every player grow and succeed. Whether you’re a kid or an adult picking up a racket for the first time, or a competitive player looking to elevate your game, we’re here to help you reach your full potential. With passion, experience, and a personalized approach, we make every lesson meaningful and fun.

Dagne Ricci leads with enthusiasm and expertise.

  • Professional tennis player born and raised in Latvia, former top junior player in the USSR

  • Pro tennis coach at SLOCC

  • Worked with the Latvian Tennis Union, directed the Latvian Tennis Championship, and served as a Davis Cup referee

  • Years of international playing and coaching experience

  • Coaches all ages and levels, focusing on strong fundamentals, smart match strategy, and building confidence

  • Loves hitting the court herself—competing in Central Coast Women’s Tennis League, USTA leagues, captaining and playing tournaments and travels to see World’s top players in action

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  • Favorite sports store/brand - Tennis Warehouse and Wilson

  • Restaurant - Nobu

  • Song - A Star is Born

  • Movie - Love Means Zero

  • Color - all shades of blue

Coach Lonny you will spot by his smile and energy.

  • Former Marine Special Forces (4 years)

  • Movement specialist for top SoCal juniors Trained college players at UCLA, USC & Cal Poly

  • Worked with Sloane Stephens (2017 US Open champion)

  • Volunteer coach at Cal Poly

  • Parent of a Division I college player on full scholarship. His motto: “If they’re smiling, they’re learning.”

  • Favorite sports store/brand: Nike

  • Favorite restaurant: Trattoria Uliveto

  • Movie - action

  • Color - blue

Coach Lana

  • Fun, energetic, and disciplined, with over 15 years of tennis experience

  • Originally from Kyrgyzstan; former Shafter High head coach (2012–2024)

  • Coaches all ages and levels, focusing on skill development, strategy, and confidence

  • Loves hitting the court herself—actively competes in USTA leagues, captains teams, and plays tournaments

  • Off the court, enjoys raising her little son with her family and taking sunset walks by the ocean

  • Favorite sports store/brand - Tennis Warehouse and Adidas

  • Restaurant or food choice - sushi

  • Song - Whistle While You Work

  • Movie - The Perfumer

  • Color - Red / Blue / White