eccta teaching professionals

One of San Diego's most decorated players. In the late 1970s, Walter ranked number one in the country as a junior ahead of names like John McEnroe before playing several years on the Association of Tennis Professionals world tour. 

For 30 years Walter has been teaching and coaching in San Diego through his clinics and one-on-one sessions.. Walter coaches tennis at St. Augustine High School.

Chia's tennis life started at the age of 12. He took numerous junior clinics and private lessons. Chia played four seasons of high school varsity tennis and a season at Southwestern College. 

 At the age of 20, while attending college, I had a part time job assisting the junior clinics at South Western College. This job was my part time college job. In 2004, I became a certified pro and I have been instructing ever since at ECCTA  

 I started playing tennis when I was 7 at ECCTA and now at 19 I'm playing on the pro tour while I both train and coach at ECCTA. I began coaching at 18, helping to feed balls during Coach chias live-ball adult clinic. I now do privates, clinics for kids and run camps. I love to coach and it also helps me to play professionally.   

Born & raised in San Diego. Charlie began his tennis journey at 10 years old learning to play on a concrete tennis court he and his dad built from scratch at their home in Jamul. He took many private lessons early on and went on to play Varsity tennis for Valhalla High School as well as played singles for Grossmont College & Southwestern College. He also played various USTA open tournaments and participated in World Team Tennis for 10 years. 

  After college Charlie joined the afterschool mentorship program at Mountain View Racket Club where he worked with and mentored the next generation of tennis athletes. He also worked with various juniors playing practice matches to help build their confidence and abilities in tennis. 

 Lois is the ECCTA Coordinator and Tennis Coach. She was awarded the Community Service Award for 2011 by the San Diego District Tennis Association. 

 Lois is a real treasure and we are lucky to have her efforts at the ECCTA. Lois is committed to Junior tennis and is actively involved with NJTL which she coaches every summer. Whether it’s a youth tournament, a fun filled “Family Day” event or helping at the courts, Lois has been and continues to be an amazing contributor.