Pro Staff
The entire staff at Palisades Tennis Club is known as the real leaders in the tennis industry. The staff is divided into several divisions: front desk operations, court directors/match arranging personnel, administration, activities, food service, pro shop staff, maintenance and a group of independent teaching professionals who reads like a list of who's who in Orange County tennis.
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Robert
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- NCAA Singles Champion while attending - ATP World ranking achievements - # 24 in Singles -# 20 in doubles - Professional coach Lindsay Davenport & |
Robert began his tennis journey when he took his introductory tennis lesson at age nine from Palisades' patriarch Tony Prodan (currently age 90). Shortly thereafter Robert became immersed in the sport and formed his tennis skills under current owner, Ken Stuart, until age 16. Since that time Robert has traveled the world several times both as an accomplished tennis professional on the major ATP tour and as a player coach. Foremost among his many accomplishments has been in the role as professional tennis coach to world number one Lindsay Davenport and holding the position of Director of Tennis at Palisades Tennis Club. |
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Dick Bohrnstedt |
- Two time CIF Singles Champion - Two time All-American at USC - Round of 16 in singles at - Round of 16 in Wimbledon doubles - 1977 - Member - USPTA |
Dick is one of our most popular tennis professionals. His experience as a player and instructor speaks for itself. |
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Cari Garfield |
- Collegiate player - Cal-State Bakersfield - 1982-83 NCAA Doubles All-American - Division II - 30 year professional teaching career - Member - USPTA |
Cari is one of the most friendly and loveable people on our planet. She is popular with her students beyond belief. She has been a member of the Palisades staff since 2006. Cari is also an author of children's books and has recently celebrated her 30th year coaching tennis. Cari has won numerous tennis championships throughout southern California and was an All-American in college in 1982-83. She formerly played the European Satellite Tour. |
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Billy
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- Collegiate player - Cal-State Fullerton - Sectionally and nationally ranked in his - Twenty-five years teaching experience. - Member - USPTA |
Without a doubt, Billy is the loudest tennis pro we have on our staff. He is usually heard before he is seen dishing out directions to his students on Court 1. His clinics and private lessons are fun, fast-paced with a strong emphasis on match play situations. Billy enjoys teaching adults of all skill levels as well as kids of all ages. His love of the game is infectious and everyone has a good time on Billy's court. |
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Dave Sherbeck |
- For over twenty years Dave won - Wimbledon Quarter-Finalist. - NCAA Doubles Quarter-finalist. - Member - USPTA - Operator and manager of Penn League |
Dave has a wonderful personality and is loved by everyone. He has a soft easy going style all his own. Dave is the manager of the very popular Penn League Tennis at Palisades, which is designed for entry level and aspiring junior tennis players. Dave also teaches private, semi-private and group tennis lessons. He has been a teaching professional since 1980 and has left a very long list of lifetime successful students throughout the years. |