CHARL GROBLER, Director of Tennis/Pro, has an impressive tennis background that started in South Africa which 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 about arranging for lessons and to get started on all tennis play programs.
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 about arranging for lessons and to get started on all tennis play programs.
ELIO LATELLA, Head Tennis Professional was born in Sydney, Australia and started playing tennis at age 3. Starting with lessons once per week, he didn't take the sport seriously until aspirations of professional tennis sounded like a good idea after playing at a club in Rome, Italy. He Eventually would go on to play top professionals around the world, winning two NCAA championships as a player and a coach for The University of West Florida. On his journey, he learned how to play on all surfaces and spent extensive time in Argentina to train on the always-grueling red clay. At 16, he was top 200 in Australia.
After graduating high school, he took up tennis again more seriously and played professional tournaments throughout Australia and the world. After two years of tournaments and coaching professionally he decided combining higher education and elite tennis would be a good mix for new experiences. Freshman year at UWF he played singles at the 5th position only losing one match all season and became ranked nationally. This trend continued into his senior year where he graduated Ranked #1 in doubles for division II college players. He finished his serious tennis career there and was appointed as Men's Tennis Assistant Coach for his school where he would go on to complete a Master's in Exercise Science in 2017. He brings over 10 years coaching, fitness experience and enthusiasm for life to the WRAC!
After graduating high school, he took up tennis again more seriously and played professional tournaments throughout Australia and the world. After two years of tournaments and coaching professionally he decided combining higher education and elite tennis would be a good mix for new experiences. Freshman year at UWF he played singles at the 5th position only losing one match all season and became ranked nationally. This trend continued into his senior year where he graduated Ranked #1 in doubles for division II college players. He finished his serious tennis career there and was appointed as Men's Tennis Assistant Coach for his school where he would go on to complete a Master's in Exercise Science in 2017. He brings over 10 years coaching, fitness experience and enthusiasm for life to the WRAC!
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.
CLINT VIDANO was ranked 9th nationally when 16 years old as a doubles team with partner Luke Thompson. He won HS 4A state in doubles in both sophomore and junior years with different partners. He played college tennis for U of Idaho and Eastern Washington. In his down time loves to play video games such as League of Legends. His favorite activities other than tennis are hiking and downhill skiing. Clint also works at Wenatchee High School as a special education Para professional.
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 is beginning her third year 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.
In addition, she is beginning her third year 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.
