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Michael Jessup
Managing Director
Birthplace: Seoul, Korea
Residence: Menlo Park, CA
College: Pepperdine University; Business AdministrationRanked #1 NorCal juniors going undefeated last 3 years
Played #1 Pepperdine University
Ranked #370 ATP Singles and #350 ATP Doubles
#2 Nationally Boy’s 18s
Longest win streak in NorCal Men’s Open history (3 years- 76 matches)
Played #1 Pepperdine University
Ranked #370 ATP Singles and #350 ATP Doubles
Wins over Paradorn Schrichaphan, Mardy Fish, Taylor Dent, Victor Hanescu
Hitting partner for Michael Chang & Kim Clijsters
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Pete Chaiyapan
Head Professional
Private Lessons: $180/hr, $1600/10 pack
Birthplace: Bankok, Thailand
Residence: Palo Alto, CA
Exp. ProfessionalWon numerous singles and doubles ITF titles
Gold medalist in the University Games
Member of the Thai Junior Davis Cup Team
Won numerous singles and doubles ITF titles
Gold medalist in the University Games
Member of the Thai Junior David Cup Team
Pete brings tremendous playing experience to the Player Capital Team. His clean rhythmic ball striking abilities will be sure to enhance his student’s consistency and flow on the court.
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Carolyn Campana
Tennis Professional
Lessons: $180/hr, $1600/10 packBirthplace: Redwood City, CA
Residence: San Mateo, CA
High School: IMG Academy
2021 NCAA Singles All-American
Ranked as high as #750 WTA singles and #520 doubles WTA
Won 3 doubles ITF titles
Junior Gold Ball Champion
Played at #1 singles and doubles at Wake Forest in the ACC 2018-2022
Played at Pepperdine University while receiving Masters 2022-2023
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Vita Talakai
Tennis Professional
Private Lessons: $140/hr, $1200/10 pack
Birthplace: Redwood City, CA
Residence: East Palo Alto, CATennis has always been about more than just the game for me. Growing up in East Palo Alto as a multi-sport athlete in football, wrestling, and basketball, I learned firsthand how sports can build the character needed to overcome life's hurdles.
My journey in tennis began as a student at East Palo Alto Tennis & Tutoring (EPATT), and after facing my own challenges as a youth, I returned as an alumnus in 2013 to coach there for over eight years. This experience, combined with three years of coaching at the elite Nike Tennis (with Paul Goldstein, Brandon coupe and Frankie Brennan) has shaped my approach to instruction.
Given my multi-sport background, my students and fellow coaches often tell me my strength is in understanding movement quality, agility, quickness and power, but making this accessible to students of all levels. Separately, I don't just teach technical skills; I focus on the "transcendental" side of coaching—building a personal connection with my students.
Whether we are working on the court or engaging in community service, my goal is to help every player develop the resilience and discipline to succeed both in tennis and in life.
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Jose Avalos
Tennis Professional
Hourly rate Private: $180/hr, $1600/10 pack
Birthplace: Redwood City, CA
Residence: East Palo Alto, CAI’m proud to be an EPATT alumnus with over 15 years of tennis coaching experience. My love for the game extends far beyond playing it, I’m deeply passionate about teaching its technical intricacies while helping players develop rock-solid fundamentals, unshakable confidence, and a genuine lifelong appreciation for tennis.
I attended Sacred Heart Preparatory, where I was named Athlete of the Year. In addition to tennis, I competed in football and track and field. Those experiences sharpened my speed, agility, footwork, coordination, and mental toughness, qualities that now form the core of both my own game and my coaching philosophy.
To me, coaching is about more than teaching strokes. It’s about creating a positive, supportive environment where players build confidence, overcome challenges, and discover the joy of the sport that has given me so much. I look forward to helping you reach your tennis goals.
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Anna Campana
Tennis Professional
Lessons: $180/hr, $1600/10 pack
Birthplace: Redwood City, CA
Residence: Hillsborough, CAExperience: Played 5 years of Division 1 College Tennis and Professional Level
WTA ranking of 900
15k Rancho Santa Fe Doubles Champion with Carolyn Campana
15k Doubles finalist with Carolyn Campana
Ranked as high as #32 in the country for ITA college tennis
Reached round of 32 in the NCAA Individual tournament
Helped Pepperdine Waves reach the Final Four in 2024
Played #2 singles at Wake Forest and #4 singles/#3 doubles at Pepperdine
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Tom Wong
Hourly rate: Private: $110 per student; Semi-private (up to 3 students) $70 per student
10-pack hourly rate Private: $95 per student; Semi-private: $60 per student
Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA
Residence: Menlo Park, CA
College: Princeton UniversityA lifetime playing tennis and other racquet sports.
Played 4 years collegiate volleyball at Princeton.
PPR-Certified Pickleball Coach since 2023. 3+ years of teaching experience with a 5 star rating on Pickleheads.
DUPR rating: 4.3
Pickleball helps me stay young and laugh everyday. My mission is to share that joy with other students and help them learn the game the right way. I work with people of all ages and experience levels.
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