Official Coaching Staff for BIS Tennis and The Carey School
Thank you for the opportunity to serve you and your families!
Thank you to The Carey School and all the tennis families for a great year! Wlove coaching your after-school program! Thank you for the opportunity to "serve" you and all The Carey School families!
And we are looking forward to a fantastic tennis season for the girls and boys middle school tennis teams at Burlingame Intermediate School!
Wishing our staff and players continued success this spring!
Meet Our Coaches
Coach Isaiah Pekary, Head Coach, USPTA teaching profesional
A Bay Area native, Isaiah gravitated to tennis through the influence of his grandfather, a highly successful player with the US Navy. Under the instruction of great coaches, including former Wimbledon doubles champion Sandy Mayer, Isaiah quickly exceled in the sport and earned a partial scholarship to play for Biola University. At Biola, Isaiah played #1 doubles and #2 singles, and was named to the NAIA Academic All-District team for a combination of academic and athletic achievements.
During his summer breaks, Isaiah discovered his love for coaching when he coordinated clinics at local student programs - Peninsula Covenant Community Center and Ravenswood Youth Athletic Association. After college, Isaiah continued helping students enjoy and excel in sports as a Physical Education teacher, soccer coach, coach of Lick-Wilmerding High School Boys Tennis Team, and most recently as a pro at Broadway Tennis Center.
Working with players of all ages, he enjoys finding creative ways to engage his students in fun lesson plans that bring out their best.
Away from the court, Isaiah is a professional violinist, regularly playing events throughout the bay area, and has just released his second album of original pieces. He also loves to spend time with his wife and daughter, and play any sports that come his way.
Coach Steve Chao, working on USPTA certification
Originally from a small town on the east coast, the Bay Area has become Steve's home. Steve began his athletic career as a soccer and basketball fanatic, but he instantly fell in love with tennis after following in older brother in JV tennis try-outs.
Steve has an NTRP rating of 5.5 and honed his tennis skills at various local tennis academies, particularly with tennis mentors Sonny Mayer and Jim Neal. He played as #1 singles on the Varsity high school tennis team and was eventually recruited to play in college, where he played as #3 singles and #2 doubles at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
During summers, he worked as the lead tennis instructor for his town's local tennis program, where he worked with players of all ages and skill levels.
Steve is currently studying for his UPSTA certification. His coaching focuses on providing a fun atmosphere to teach solid fundamentals. Steve is always open to discuss and innovate new ways to improve, both physically and mentally.
Off the court, Steve is an avid amateur cook and enjoys experimenting with new recipes. One day, he hopes to meet Gordon Ramsey, and even appear on MasterChef!
Steve is so happy to have found his home in the Bay and can't wait to work with you on your tennis goals and skills.
Coach Jesper, PTR certified for 10 & Under
Originally from Denmark, San Francisco is now home for Jesper, who specializes in coaching young children ages 3-10.
Jesper is a favorite coach with our young players- his enthusiasm for coaching children, along with his upbeat demeanor, motivate the players to keep things fun, while also doing their best.
Jesper is currently pursuing his PTR certification, and has completed the "10 & Under" certificate. The next section of his certification process will focus on players ages 11-17.
In his free time, Jesper enjoys yoga, and travel. He regularly travels to Denmark, and is always up for a last minute snowboarding trip to Tahoe!
Jesper enjoys motivating players and helping to instill a love of the game in our young athletes.
Spring Break and Summer Tennis Camps!
Camps run weekly all summer, 9a-12p!
Tennis FUNdamentals Camp- up to 6 players maximum per court, $285/ player
High Performance Player Development Camp with Head Coach Isaiah, USPTA Tennis Pro- 4 players per court, $400/ player
Academy Photo Day
Just a few of our amazing 100+ weekly players!
Thank you to everyone who could make it!
Fall Red Ball Tournament
Sportsmanship
Players enjoyed practicing their sportsmanship and tennis skills in a fun and friendly environment during our most recent semi-annual Fall Red Ball Tournament.
Tennis Skills
The tournament gave our young athletes an opportunity to play in a slightly more competitive environment than weekly lessons provide.
Trophies
Players enjoyed playing hard, getting sweaty, and earning their trophies.
In order to keep the focus on friendly competition and sports and life skills, instead of trophies for Most Matches Won, trophies were awarded for Most Effort, Most Encouraging, Most Adaptable, Best Communicator, Kindest, Most Enthusiasm
and Best Strategy.
Spring Tennis Festval
Last Fall's Tennis Festival!
Tennis Birthday Parties Available
Our courts or yours!
Let us help you host a tennis birthday party this year!
We bring the equipment, coaches, and prizes- you bring the cake and guests!
Gift Certificates Available
Reviews
Testimonials from Actual Clients-
"Great tennis coach! Keeps kids engaged and excited for the game. I can see weekly improvements in my kids skills. Stacy is very easy to work with, and is open, honest, and available to the parents. HIghly recommend her!"- Inga Z. (also on Google Reviews)
"We tried Coach Stacy this summer and my kids absolutely loved her! She makes classes fun, but still manages to teach them great skills at the same time. She's positive, fun, easy to schedule and patient. My kids love going to tennis class and in already a few classes we've seen such a difference. I highly recommend her!"- Reshma P.