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Mike has over 30 years experience coaching Tour Pros, Collegiate players, Juniors and adult tennis players of all levels.  Mike is 1 of 135 that has earned the title of Master Professional form the USPTA, the highest professional rating within the tennis profession, he is the recipient of many distinguished awards and is an inductee into the Tennis Teachers Hall of Fame. ​ Competing as a tour professional and coaching professionals that played and Won at Wimbledon (Wesley Whitehouse) was an exciting experience, but Mike is most passionate about sharing the game of tennis with the next generation and all others who want to learn the game of tennis. His philosophy is that tennis is a lifetime of learning, playing and having fun.  Mike is honored to serve the needs of La Jolla Tennis Club and grateful to be a part of the clubs tennis family. ​Awards ​ 2015 California USPTA Professional of the Year Certified USPTA Master Professional – One of 135 World-Wide 5 time recipient of Southwest Pro of the Year Award 2 time recipient of the National USTA Community Service Award 2 time Southwest Coach of the Year 2019 Inductee USTA Hall of Fame 2017 Industry Excellence Award USPTA 2007 Champion of Tennis Award (Member of the Year USPTA) Twenty Years Southwest USPTA Tester of the Year