Welcome to High Performance Institute

Coach Yvonne is a former world-class tennis player with 40+ years of teaching, coaching and competition experience. She is certified by the USPTA, PTR and WTA. Her development philosophy stretches beyond the tennis courts; motivating, inspiring and mentoring her players. She includes character building, sportsmanship, integrity, work ethic, discipline and team building to the program. 

Coach Yvonne hold a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice with her discipline in Youth, with a Minor in Political Science, from San Francisco State University. 

Born and raised in Half Moon Bay, Coach Jeff brings enthusiasm and passion to tennis. He has worked for High Performance Tennis Academy since 2011 and has enjoyed great success with players of all ages. He has a Level 2 teaching certification with PTR. When he is not on the tennis courts he enjoys playing padel and basketball.

Coach Kostia grew up in Chornomorsk, Ukraine, and began playing tennis at 5 years old. He competed in FTU, TE, and ITF Futures tournaments. 

He transfered to the University of the District of Columbia on a NCAA Division II tennis scholarship, playing #1 singles and doubles, earning multiple MVP awards. While at UDC, he studied Business Management and Public Administration.  Prior to UDC, Coach Kostia studied at South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University. 

Coach Fred is a Bay Area native and passionate tennis player. He is certified with PTR (Professional Tennis Registry) Level 2 and GRSA (Global Racket Stringers Association) Certified Pro Stringer. He is still active in USTA Adult League and regularly participate in USTA Sectional events. Outside of HPI, he serves as a Tennis Instuctor for the Department of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation at Stanford University.

Prior to joining HPI, he worked in the advertising and media industry for over 20 years. Coach Fred graduated from San Jose State University with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration.  

Coach Fred is First Aid/AED/CPR certified.

Meet Coach Brandon, a passionate tennis player who first joined the HPI tennis program as a player. Coach Brandon played four years of tennis at Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory, earning numerous school and league awards along the way. In addition, he competed in USTA junior and adult tournaments and was recruited by Division II and Division III schools before choosing to attend UC Davis. 

Coach Brandon graduated from UC David with a degree in Business Administration.