TENNIS & PICKLEBALL INSTRUCTION
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Hannah Holladay
Club Director
USTPA Tennis Professional
Named The 2026 Female Pro of The Year In San Diego, CA
Phone: 858-337-2106
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Hannah Holladay comes from a family deeply rooted in tennis. She spent her early years between Houston, Texas, where her parents, owned and operated a tennis club and La Jolla, CA where she grew up playing tennis. Her father, John, a former top-100 ranked touring professional, and her aunt Terry, a former world top-10 player, both started playing tennis at Pacific Beach Tennis Club where Hannah is the Club Director today.
She played No. 1 singles for La Jolla High School, helping lead the team to three CIF Championships during her four years. She then continued her tennis career at the University of California, Irvine, competing in Division I tennis and playing No. 1 doubles throughout her sophomore, junior, and senior seasons.
After graduating from UCI, Hannah moved to Long Beach, CA, where she began her coaching career becoming a USPTA Pro in 2013 and working with top juniors at the Southern California Tennis Academy. She became the Head Varsity Coach of Los Alamitos High School leading a team of 60 girls from freshman to varsity players.
In 2016, she expanded her coaching practice beyond the tennis court, becoming a Holistic Health Coach and a Certified Integrative Nutrition Coach. Throughout her coaching career and practice, Hannah has continued training and competing. In 2025 she was ranked #1 in the country in the Women’s 30s Doubles and was selected to represent Team USA at the ITF World Masters Championships in Antalya, Turkey. There, she helped Team USA earn a Bronze Medal. These results have led her to reach a world ranking as high as #2 in the ITF World Tennis Masters Tour Rankings.
Overall, Hannah has won a total of nine USTA National Gold Ball Championships. She and her father have been ranked as high as #1 in the US in the Father Daughter Doubles national competition.
Hannah became the Club Director of Pacific Beach Tennis Club in 2022. Through her leadership both on and off the court, she has helped transform PBTC in meaningful and lasting ways. The Club has built thriving tennis, pickleball, and fitness programs while upgrading the entire facility. From revitalizing the clubhouse and landscaping to improving the courts, amenities, and new restroom facility, PBTC has experienced a remarkable rejuvenation during her tenure.
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Hannah was named the 2026 Female Pro of The Year by the San Diego District Tennis Association
Jesus Castillo
PTR Certified Tennis Professional
Teaches children and adults, beginners to 3.5 classes offered.
Phone: 760-427-5044
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Tatiana Larina
PTR Certified Tennis Professional
Teaches all levels, privates and group classes.
Phone: 318-332-6919
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Tatiana has been on the court since age 4, developing from a top junior in Russia into a Division I student-athlete (2011–2015), where her team made two NCAA postseason appearances. A four-year letterwinner, she primarily competed at #1 singles and doubles, earning multiple collegiate accolades.
A PTR Certified professional with an M.S. in Sports Management, Tatiana has coached at a top-5 Division II program in the Midwest and at San Diego State, while recruiting high-level talent from Europe and working with adults and juniors of all levels.
She specializes in helping players elevate their game through strategy, technique, and footwork—building confidence where it matters most: in match play.
Brian Espinoza
PTR Certified Tennis Professional
Phone: 619-289-4916
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Brian specializes in being a strong on-court hitting partner, helping players improve through live play, point-based drills, and real-time feedback. He enjoys coaching all levels—from beginners to advanced players—and can also provide more structured, technical instruction when needed. His strength is active, on-court development and competitive hitting. Brian is great for players that want to work hard in drilling or point play.
Brian was a high level college tennis player ranked #12 in singles (2022), #18 in singles (2023), and #10 in doubles (2023), according to the ITA Collegiate Tennis JUCO rankings.
Jordan Clissold
Director of Pickleball and Fitness Programming
Strength and Conditioning Coach
USPTA Pro
PCI Certified Pickleball Coach
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Fitness Coaching: Improve your speed, agility, endurance, and strength for tennis or pickleball. Private and group sessions are available.
Pickleball Private & Group Lessons
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Contact for rates and availability:
Phone: 619-405-9032
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With over 25 years of experience training professional athletes, elite competitors, and private clients, Jordan is dedicated to helping you achieve a total transformation.
His passion for fitness began at his family’s Tennis and Health Club in Houston, Texas. His earliest memories were of taking tennis lessons on the courts swimming in the pool and entering the gym and lifting his first pair of weights. His background as a former Division 2 college football player, amateur boxer, and professional Muay Thai and MMA athlete allows him to bring battlefield-tested knowledge to every session. These experiences are supported by his credentials as a USPTA Teaching Pro and International Pickleball Coaching Professional, along with NESTA, P-FIT, ISSA, and ACE Personal Training certifications.
Jordan's programs are designed to deliver measurable results through the following disciplines:
- Elite Personal Training & Performance Coaching: Customized programs focused on strength, speed, and agility.
- Pickleball Mastery Programs: Private and group lessons centered on technique, strategy, and footwork.
- Combat-Fitness & Athletic Development: High-intensity conditioning inspired by Muay Thai and MMA.
- Holistic Wellness & Longevity Programs: Personalized plans that integrate physical training with mindset work.
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Whether you are a competitive athlete, a dedicated pickleball player, or someone looking to perform at your highest level, these programs are built for you.
Lori Emerson
Certified Pickleball Coach
Pickleball Private & Group Lessons
858-945-0606
Contact for rates and availability.
Pickleball allows people of all ages to come together to learn a new sport, for fun competition and is a way to meet new friends all while exercising your mind, body and soul. Lori's goals are to create a fun learning environment no matter your skill level or age. She brings a lifetime of athletic knowledge and passion to the court. For over 50 years, she has had the privilege of teaching/coaching students from the elementary, middle and high school levels alongside adults.
Her journey began as a young softball player and throughout middle school. She played 3 sports in high school and was asked to play on various Christian teams that represented the USA in Central and South America and Europe. She also played 3 sports in college on the Division 1 level while earning my Physical Education, Psychology and Biology degrees, along with her CA Teaching Credential. Her M.Ed. in Administration also certified her to teach Mindfulness, Discipline/Trauma Learning and Inclusiveness. Lori's experiences and knowledge led her to Teaching/Coaching 3 sports at La Jolla High School for 10 years and then to teach PE at Sessions Elementary School, in Pacific Beach, for 31 years. She was also a certified volunteer coach for youth sports in our community as well as an EMT and Athletic Trainer.
After retirement, Lori was offered a position to teach pickleball at PBTC.
She is a Certified International Pickleball Coaching Professional and is able to use all of her experiences to create a knowledgeable learning environment for all. She will tailor your lessons to your needs whether you are a beginner, experienced or senior player.
Lori offers private or group lessons along with clinics at PBTC.
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