TEACHING PROS

Len
Packard

Head Pro
Teaching tennis for over 30 years.

Allie
DeNike

WTA Tour pro
2012 SD District Pro Of The Year  

Dan
Emmerson

Top 7% of USPTA  certified tennis professionals

Karen
Ronney

USPTA Certified Instructor,
teaching tennis for over 25 years.

Nathan Welden

Nathan Welden 

USPTA certified instructor since 2002,
teaching tennis Since 1998
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Lessons are offered for all ages and all levels of tennis.  Instruction includes private and semi-private lessons, group classes for juniors, adults, seniors, high school players, and under-privileged youths. If you are interested in lessons or have any questions, please call the pros at the club at  619-469-3232 or call one of the pros directly at the number shown with their summary below.
LEN PACKARD
Len is the head teaching professional at LMTC. He was the boy's tennis coach at Mission Bay High School for twelve years.  He has extensive experience teaching all levels and all ages of tennis enthusiasts.  As a player, Len was ranked in the top ten in San Diego during his open class playing days. 858-405-0907
DAN EMMERSON
Dan is a USPTA certified professional with over 25 years of experience in the tennis industry.  In addition to teaching at LMTC, he and his wife, Kathy, manage the club and the pro shop.  Dan is a USTA certified referee and umpire.  He is on the Yonex Pro Team and serves on the Board of Directors for the U.S. Professional Tennis Association. 619-697-1418
***MENS*** WOMENS***MIXED***
A STRATEGIC ONE AND ½ HOUR DOUBLES LESSON!
$30.00 PER PERSON
3 OR MORE PER CLINIC
GRAB YOUR DOUBLES PARTNER OR MEET NEW PLAYERS

Call for available times: 619-708-7776 or 619-637-1418
ALLISON DENIKE
Allison (Allie) is a San Diego Native and a graduate of Patrick Henry High School, where she was the school's star tennis player and a four-time CIF finalist.  She went to Arizona State University on a full tennis scholarship and played #1 singles and doubles, earning All-American honors.  After two years at Arizona State, she turned pro.  She played all four Grand Slams and reached the third round of the U.S. Open in 2000.  Her highest ranking was a very impressive 102 in the world. She was also named the 2012 San Diego District Pro Of The Year. Allie is particularly interested in working with players who are serious about improving their game and moving up to the next level.  LMTC is delighted that Allie has joined their teaching pro staff. 619-392-6665
KAREN RONNEY
Karen played in several Women's Satellite tour events in the U.S., Europe, and Australia from 1980 to 1985.  She was also a top ranked NCAA scholarship athlete for the University of Texas and Cal State Northridge.  As a teaching pro, her vision is to promote junior and adult tennis at every level by creating opportunities for more individual and group training classes, developing youth challenge ladders, and preparing athletes for tournament competition. 619-644-1166
NATHAN WELDEN

Nathan has been USPTA Certified since 2002, a Grossmont High School Varsity Coach for the last 10 years, West Hills High Varsity Girls coach since 2004, Director of Youth League Tennis for since 2005, City Tennis Contractor for Parks and Rec. since 2003, and Sole proprietor  Of Fletcher Hills Tennis Camp since 2002. He teaches all levels and ages. Contact him at 619-920-9052