Team

• PTR Certified High Performance.
• RSPA Certified Professional.
• 2024 ITF World Tennis Masters Tour Champion (USA Team& Mixed Doubles)
• Held All Japan Mixed Doubles and competed Professionally on the WTA tour.
• In 2015 “Women’s Sportsmanship of the year” award from the USTA.
• In 2016 Player of the year Award from SDTA and USTA.
• National 40s Singles Champion 2016-2021.
• Over 10 National Gold Balls.
• Co owner of Kokage restaurant.
• My passion is not only to play, but also to teach others the fundamentals necessary in order to move to the next level. I am dedicated to helping people of all ages succeed, in both sports and their personal lives. I recognizes how many people helped me growing up to get to where I am. I want to give back to the community as so many people did for me.

• 2024 San Diego RSPA Star Award Winner
• 2024 SDDTA Coach of the Year
• 2025 SCTA Adult Tennis Service Award Winner
• Popular public speaker, host and presenter to coaches and tennis clubs nationwide about building community, enhancing your club’s atmosphere and growing your facility and programs
• Architect of Southern California’s largest adult program, with 425+ players weekly at BTC – on 4 courts!

Matt is thrilled to lead the adult tennis programs at Balboa Tennis Club. Tennis runs in his blood, and his passion for the sport is apparent within minutes of meeting him. The 250+ adults who play weekly in Balboa’s programs form the largest community for adult tennis players of any club in San Diego.

In 2019, Matt and his father Billy co-authored their first book, “The Previdi System 90 Day Doubles Diet,” which brought their systematic approach to coaching adult doubles players to the masses. Matt is also a well-known racket customizer and equipment consultant. He leads the stringing team annually at the Kalamazoo boy’s nationals, has strung Rafael Nadal’s rackets at Indian Wells, and is a racket consultant and customizer for several ATP top 50 players. Every day, Matt aims to help tennis players reduce their risk of injury and improve their performance and enjoyment of the game through targeted equipment curation. He is also the founder and administrator of “Unstrung Heroes,” the largest Facebook group for racket stringers, customizers, and tennis equipment gurus online.

Taylor Dupre is a seasoned tennis professional with over two decades of playing and coaching experience. A former Division I athlete at Stetson University, he has coached at elite programs including the John McEnroe Tennis Academy and has worked with top players and recreational athletes alike. Now based in San Diego, Taylor continues to share his passion for the game while maintaining strong ties with clients on both coasts. Off the court, he’s a dedicated husband, father of two, and avid marathon runner.

• RSPA Certified Professional
• Began coaching in 2003 at Westhampton Tennis and Sport.
• Joined John McEnroe Tennis Academy on Randall’s Island, NY, after college—trained pros including Alexander Kovecevic, Noah Rubin, and Jamie Loeb.
• The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe (San Diego, CA).
• Portland Tennis Center (Oregon).

• PTR Certified Tennis Professional
• ITF Certified
• PTR Triple Threat Certifications.
• Former NCAA Division 1 Tennis Player.
• Owned and Operated her Tennis Academy in Puerto Rico for over 7 years.
• Former Director of Torrimar Tennis Club in Puerto Rico.
• Former Director and CE0 of MRG Tennis Academy in Puerto Rico.
• Former Tennis Professional at Glenbrook Racquet.
• Former Junior Coordinator and Tennis Professional at Lake Geneva Tennis Club
• Former Racquets Assistant at Saddle and Cycle Club in Chicago.
• Over 20 years of teaching and coaching experience in Puerto Rico, Chicago, Wisconsin.
• Fluent in Spanish, English and French.
• Tennis has been my Passion for as long as I can remember. It all started 35 years ago in Puerto Rico and continued through the South, The Midwest and now San Diego. I am excited to continue this part of my journey at Balboa Tennis Club, where I plan to share and expand my knowledge, vision and Passion for the game to help kids and adults improve their skills and love the sport. As the Head of Junior Development, my goal is to teach, encourage and motivate my students in a positive way and make an impact on their lives through this amazing sport. My approach is one of versatility, adapting to the needs of individual students.

• Coached High School World Team Tennis Wherein Olympian HS earned Team of the Year and received recognition at Billy Jean King night at WTT Aviators match.
• coached Junior Team Tennis 18U which earned another Team of the Year award.
• Assistant coach at Southwestern College.
• Youth Tennis certification through USPTA.
• RSPA Certified.
• Through the years I’ve coached kids of all ages as well adults from all levels. I believe that in addition to coaching strong, consistent tennis fundamentals, creating a fun, respectful environment is key. Listening goes both ways. I look forward to contributing to others’ successes!

• PTR certified instructor.
• Started my passion of coaching tennis in Westfield, New Jersey. There I was blessed to be surrounded by remarkable coaches that influenced my coaching style in putting fun in the fundamentals of the sport. In 2010 I pursued my goal and moved to San Diego where I encouraged the joy of tennis at after school programs and at notable tennis clubs like Barnes and University City Racquet Club. Since October of 2023 I have been honored to be part of Balboa Tennis Club, where I continue to lead and serve our community to discover the champion within.

• RSPA Certified.
• Learning the game has been a lifelong ambition, and I’ve eagerly shared my passion and skill with anyone who expressed interest in learning.
  I look forward to sharing my knowledge of the game, having fun, and of course showing you how to improve yours along the way.

• Former Director of La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club.
• Former Director of Barnes Tennis Center.
• Loves working with both Juniors and adults, specializing in proper technique development, sensible doubles and singles strategy and the overall enjoyment of the game.
• RSPA Certified.

• Former Executive Director & 10U Program Director at a leading youth tennis academy in San Diego
• Specializes in fitness, yoga, and youth sports, creating inclusive and healing spaces through movement
• Focused on fostering environments where individuals feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow
• Believes movement is a catalyst for connection, transformation, and community
• B.S. in Exercise Physiology, Northern Arizona University
• 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (U.S. & India)
• NASM Youth Exercise Specialist
• Bilingual: English / Spanish
• Instructor Trainer with barre3, supporting studio owners and instructors internationally
• Yoga and group fitness instructor teaching Vinyasa, Restorative, Yoga Nidra, Strength, and Mindful Flow
• Founder of Free To Be Yoga Retreats, hosting domestic and international retreats

• PTR certified.
• Experience coaching all levels and all ages.
• Worked in Ramos Tennis Academy San Diego.
• Tennis is a sport that uniquely combines discipline and play.
  The mental and physical abilities of the individual are challenged for self-improvement.

• Former coach of Ernesto Escobedo when he was ATP ranked 462 in the world (reached a career high of ATP ranking of 67)
• Former Head Varsity Coach for Fairmont Prepatory High School’s Boy’s & Girl’s tennis teams.
• Former Head Coach for Cypress College Women’s Team
• Former Head Resident Tennis Professional at Pheasant Ridge Apartments in Rowland Heights
• Coached the SCTA Vertigo Boys/Girls 16s to win Zonals out of 16 teams
• Former Director of Tennis at iTennis Performance Center formerly known as Whittier Narrows Tennis Center
• iTennis Director of USTA Tournaments running as many as 42 sanctioned tournaments in a calendar year
• I have been coaching for over 20 years and have coached players ages between 2 and 84 ranging between beginners to the ATP professional level.

• With 4 years of coaching experience in London, Istanbul, and San Diego (BTC), I offer private tennis lessons and group sessions tailored to players of all skill levels, focusing on technical precision and agility to help players reach their full potential. My lessons are highly personalized, allowing me to be as technical as needed to fix specific areas of a player’s game while also making the process enjoyable. I take players from any level and help them progress to the next stage of their game. My coaching approach balances fun with technical mastery, creating an engaging learning environment.
• I started playing tennis at the age of 4, and the sport has been a defining part of my life ever since.
• I captained my team to victory in the Central and Eastern European Schools Association Championships, earning individual titles and multiple Player of the Year awards.
• As a former Hobart College NCAA Division Ill tennis player (2019-2023), I earned Liberty League All-Academic honors and was recognized as an ITA Scholar-Athlete.
• During my college career, I worked as a tennis instructor for FLX Tennis in Geneva, NY, running clinics with kids and helping develop young talent in the local community.
• I spent a couple of years competing on the professional circuit and worked as a hitting partner, gaining valuable insight into the training and dedication required for success at the highest levels.

• Became a RSPA Elite Pro 1 at the age of 20.
• Founder and president of the San Diego Junior Tennis Association.
• San Diego Division Community Service Award FROM USPTA in 2012.
• Former Coach for the USDHS (University of San Diego High School)
• Former Director of Tennis at the Handlery Swim and Tennis Club in Mission Valley in San Diego.
• My cooperative coaching style has been honed over twenty years of developing, teaching and promoting tennis for adults and juniors. I believe in emphasizing each player’s strengths to instill confidence and poise both on and off the court. Players learn more, feel better and, most importantly, have more fun when they focus on what they do best. For example, if you have a killer backhand, that’s where we will begin to build your best game together.

• Taught tennis in Switzerland, Austria and Germany. Fluent in German.
• Former Tennis Director at BTC 1989-2021.
• RSPA Certified.
• During clinics I stress fun, exercise, high energy, entertainment and a little instruction in order to tackle a wide range of learning styles. During my private and semiprivate lessons, I offer customized doses of techniques and training. As a coach, I am very patient and flexible and have a gentle or a tough approach depending on the student’s instruction needs. You can also find me golfing once a week or enjoying all professional sports, especially those with a strong presence in San Diego.Director of Tennis Balboa Tennis Club since 1989
• Over 20 year board member of the San Diego District Tennis Association
• Past President of the United States Professional Tennis Association San Diego Division
• USPTA Board member for more than 20 years.
• Over 30 year member of the USPTA
• Over 6 years as a Board Member of the Southern California Tennis Association
• Twice San Diego District Tennis Association Pro of the Year. 1993 and 2013.
• USPTA San Diego Division Pro of the Year. 2006
• 2011 Channel 10 Leadership Award winner for efforts to bring tennis to wounded warriors around the country
• USTA/USPTA National Community Service Award 2012
• SCTA Community Service Award 2013
• USTA National Adaptive Sports Award for my Wounded Warrior Tennis Committee. 2015
• Griffin Family: United States Tennis Association National Tennis Family of the Year. 2014 and 2016

• Former Director of Varsity Tennis for San Diego High School and Coached the SDHS Cavers Boys Varsity Tennis team.