CHARL GROBLER
Tennis Director/Pro
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Charl's impressive tennis background started in South Africa and secured him a full scholarship at Oral Roberts University. During his time there, he was a two time conference champion and won several of the challenger pro series events.

Charl is certified as a USPTA Pro at the highest level and instructs all levels at the club producing many of the top players and teams in the PNW. He loves helping others to discover the benefits of improving their games such as having a better mental focus, a more healthy perspective on life, learning to channel emotions more productively and acquire more friends.

Contact Charl, charl@wrac.org, about arranging for lessons and to get started on any of our many tennis programs.

CLINT VIDANO
HEAD TENNIS/PICKLEBALL PRO

​Clint's passion and talent for teaching and coaching is infectious! As a competitive player, he was a State Doubles Champion in 2009 & 2010; achieved National Ranking of # 9 in Juniors and was a EWU Collegiate Player.

His teaching credentials include that of being an Assistant Pro at the WRAC for many years during which he gained experience with all levels and ages of players. He has the knowledge and patience to help players gain the skills and to meet the goals they desire.

He has been the WRAC Stringer 10+ yrs, has worked as a Special Needs Paraprofessional with Wenatchee School District and has an “official recorded slide on clay of...12". 

​Off court passions include downhill skiing, hiking, outdoor sports and camping. He loves to collect and and is know to wear self proclaimed “nerdy” apparel. He also has a passion and extensive experience in sports medicine and exercise science. Contact Clint:  clint@wrac.org

JAMIE CARTER has lived in the Wenatchee area for much of his life. He has been an instructor at the WRAC for since 1990, a High School tennis coach for most of those years and a Middle School Basketball coach for 10 years. He is USPTA certified and is the Eastmont High School Head Coach. He has a deep love of the game, and has worked with nearly all of the areas top junior players. His involvement with the WRAC is now primarily with the Summer Camp program and when not at the WRAC, Jamie enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with his family.

JESSICA MANZARO has loved athletics her entire life and has coached various sports over the years, including high school soccer and middle school volleyball. She has also helped run and coach multi-sport summer camps. During the school year, she works as an academic coach and test preparation instructor to students from all over the Wenatchee area. ​In addition, she has been part of our team since 2016 as an assistant tennis instructor and has attended USPTA conferences to further her development as a youth coach. Jessica loves encouraging others to reach their athletic potential and find joy and success in the sports that she loves. Off the court, Jessica can be found running, reading, or camping with her family.