Staff

Instructors

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DAVE EDWARDS, Tennis Director
USPTA Certified Tennis Professional, sponsored by Nike and Prince. Dave attended Southwest Texas State University on a Tennis Scholarship and was Captain of the TSU Tennis Team for two years. Following college, he toured the country for a year playing in semi-pro tournaments. His first tennis coaching job was at John Newcombe Tennis Ranch in New Braunfels, Texas. In 1982, Dave took a Head Tennis Pro position in Anchorage Alaska where he worked for three years. In 1986 Dave made his final move here to West Hills and for 20 years has been the Tennis Director. In that time he has been ranked in the Top 10 for Open players and ranked number one in both 35 singles and doubles. Dave has coached many high school state champions and nationally ranked juniors. In addition, he has helped many kids go on to play at the collegiate level.

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Alex Martin
We would like to welcome Alex to West Hills! Alex played tennis at Linfield College for 4 years and served as team captain for 2. After college, Alex joined the coaching staff at Linfield while also managing the summer tennis program for McMinnville Parks and Rec. Most recently, Alex was at the Spokane Athletic Club managing and instructing their junior development program. Please join us in welcoming Alex to the club.

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Owen Suagee, Tennis Pro
We would like to welcome Owen Suagee to WHRFC! Owen played tennis for Linfield College and is very excited to share his knowledge with you! Please join us in welcoming Owen to West Hills!