Alyssa Tullar
Owner & Coach
Alyssa is a three sport D2 collegiate athlete who is passionate about sports and coaching. Alyssa played tennis, field hockey, and soccer at Philadelphia University. She's spent years honing her skills both on and off the court. As a coach with a deep commitment to player development, she thrives on helping individuals unlock their full potential and achieve their tennis dreams. Alyssa provides a personalized approach and is dedicated to excellence. She focuses on fostering a supportive and enjoyable learning environment, aimed to instill confidence and a lifelong love for the game in every student she teaches. Alyssa is currently the varsity tennis coach at Yorktown HS, varsity field hockey coach at Wakefield HS and indoor track varsity sprinter and jumps coach at Thomas Edison HS. In Spring 2024, Alyssa Tullar was voted Liberty District tennis coach of the year! Alyssa will be around for all classes and is available for private lessons.
Kemal Hinton
Tennis Coach
Kemal is from Washington D.C. and graduated from Bishop McNamara HS in Forestville, MD. Kemal attended Virginia State University and Arizona State University where he played collegiate tennis and graduated in 2013. Kemal has been coaching since 2007 and specializes in working with high-level and intermediate players who aspire to compete in tournaments, USTA league play, high school and college tennis. He focuses on true technical development - refining strokes, maximizing serve effectiveness, and sharpening tactical understanding. His hour-long lessons are designed to build players into complete athletes who can confidently exectute under pressure.
Rob Balsewich
Tennis Coach
Rob is an artist, musician, and educator from Chicago, IL. He moved to DC from Boulder, CO in August 2024 and is am currently pursuing a master's in Studio Art at American University! He have been playing tennis for 15 years and coaching for 3 years and he's excited to see you on court! Coach Rob is available for private lessons and his schedule is posted online!
Evan Hanson
Tennis Coach
Evan is a multi-sport athlete who played tennis in junior college in Southern California. A student of tennis history, he embraces the serve-and-volley tradition—an attacking style that demands courage, adaptability, and constant movement. Evan focuses on fundamentals, movement, and strategic awareness—helping players of all ages build strong technique, mental toughness, and resilience, while also having fun. His philosophy centers on teamwork and steady improvement, ensuring players grow both on and off the court.
Matteo Gleason
Tennis Coach
Matteo is from Boston Massachusetts and graduated from Boston Latin Academy where he played 4 years of Varsity Tennis. He is now studying at American University where he will graduate in 2027, and is the Vice President of their club tennis team. Matteo is a fun and energic coach that is available for private lessons. His availability is posted online and would be a wonderful coach for everyone!
Violetta Hordzich
Tennis Coach
Violetta has been playing for most of her life and is a passionate and experienced tennis coach dedicated to helping players of all levels unlock their full potential. She has a background that brings technical expertise, strategic insight, and motivational support to develop well-rounded athletes. Violetta is a fun and enthusiastic coach that is available for private lessons. His availability is posted online and would be a wonderful coach for everyone!
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Sophia Hall
Tennis Coach
Sophia is currently a sophomore at American University. She has coached tennis lessons since high school, and has absolutely love getting to share her love for tennis with a new generation of athletes. Sophia is a fun and lively coach that is available for private lessons. His availability is posted online and would be a wonderful coach for everyone!
Testimonials
Zaldy Valenzuela - Client Since 2022 - Semi Private Lessons
"Alyssa is an amazing instructor! I was pleasantly surprised that she was able to teach the game to my son, who had no experience in tennis and had no athletic background. She worked with him to develop a modern forehand and a two handed backhand. I also decided to take lesson with her and she helped me modernize my forehand from the techniques I developed from 1990 and worked with me on my one-handed backhand. Alyssa has great energy! She held me and my son accountable for what she was teaching and I would recommend her to anyone because of her versatility and commitment to her students!"
Julie Tate - Client Since 2021 - Private Lessons
"Alyssa has worked with me for the last couple of years teaching me how to play better tennis. She first taught me the basics of a really good stroke and then moved up to strategic placement of shots among other things. She is patient and a talented tennis player and of course an excellent coach who makes you want to come back week after week".
Terry Parham - Client Since 2023 - Private Lessons
"Alyssa's tennis instructions has motivated me to learn the game in ways I had never thought. She has taught me court positioning and how to serve and volley the correct way, and has enhanced my overall game and confidence to play well. Thanks Alyssa!"
Andrew Eng - Client Since 2022- Private Lessons and Group Lessons
"Alyssa is a very thorough tennis instructor. She tailors her lessons to the student' abilities and works both on strengths and weaknesses. She helped me improve my different serves, ground strokes, and approach shots. She also worked on my footwork and pushed me with some conditioning drills. She figures out your mechanics and is very specific about how to fix them. I joined a group session that was so organized and ran so fluidly. I enjoy working with her and am so glad she's in our area!