• Michael Jessup

    Managing Director

    Birthplace: Seoul, Korea
    Residence: Menlo Park, CA
    College: Pepperdine University; Business Administration

    Ranked #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

  • Pete Chaiyapan

    Head Professional

    Private Lessons: $180/hr, $1600/10 pack

    Birthplace: Bankok, Thailand
    Residence: Palo Alto, CA
    Exp. Professional

    Won 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.

  • Carolyn Campana

    Tennis Professional

    Lessons: $180/hr, $1600/10 pack

    Birthplace: 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

  • Vita Talakai

    Tennis Professional

    Private Lessons: $140/hr, $1200/10 pack

    Birthplace: Redwood City, CA
    Residence: East Palo Alto, CA

    Tennis 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. 

  • Jose Avalos

    Tennis Professional

    Hourly rate Private: $180/hr, $1600/10 pack

    Birthplace: Redwood City, CA
    Residence: East Palo Alto, CA

    I’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.

  • Anna Campana

    Tennis Professional

    Lessons: $180/hr, $1600/10 pack

    Birthplace: Redwood City, CA
    Residence: Hillsborough, CA

    Experience: 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

  • 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 University

    A 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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