PRO STAFF
For more information about private tennis lessons, pickleball lessons, weekly junior and adult clinics, court rentals and more, please contact our PRO Staff using the information below. All of our tennis pros are independent contractorsrs
Derek DiFazio
A native New Yorker, Derek has over 15 years of coaching experience from the beginner to Division I and professional levels. Derek loves working with players of all ages and abilities. A national doubles champion as both a junior and an adult, Derek was ranked as high as #1 in New York and the Eastern Section, before playing #1 singles and doubles at Division I Clemson University where he achieved a top 25 ITA ranking and an ATP singles ranking while competing professionally. Fee: $160 hour
For more information about lessons, junior and adult clinics, and pickleball please contact me at (631) 901-5220 and difaziotennis@gmail.com.
Jonah Berkowitz
Jonah is a Dutchess County native with several years of experience teaching tennis and pickleball to players of all ages. He played first singles for FDR High School, going undefeated in match play for four years and captaining his team. He studied neuroscience at Brown University, where he played club tennis and rowed on the varsity crew team. Jonah enjoys working on stroke mechanics using slow-motion video and helping players build mental strategies to stay focused, confident, and resilient under pressure. Fee: $140 hour
Contact information: (845) 402-6792 and jonahtennis845@gmail.com
Jay Behrke
USPTR-certified pro Jay Behrke has played tennis professionally and taught the game for more than 40 years. Jay also covered tennis, reporting at the U.S. Open for the New York Times, and was awarded Coach of the Year by the Poughkeepsie Journal for his work with the New Paltz High School Girls Tennis Team.
Offering private lessons, $140 hour, Monday-Saturday, and an intermediate adult clinic Wednesday night, 6-7:30pm.
SUMMER TENNIS CAMP
Starting June 16th and running through August 22nd, prospective students, 6-16, will learn a strong tennis foundation while having a blast!
Monday – Friday, 3-5pm
$320/week, $75/day. Pick whatever configuration suits your schedule. Contact me at (845) 636-9323 and jay@nyprofiles.com and let’s get started!
Antonio Pinardi
Antonio is a visiting summer tennis pro from Buenos Aires, Argentina. He's 21 years old with over 5 years of coaching experience. Antonio loves teaching all levels but excels at hitting sessions. Fee: $120 hour.
Contact information: (646)-565-0956 and pinardiantonio17@gmail.com
COURT RENTAL & LESSON POLICIES:
14 DAYS ADVANCED BOOKINGS
MAKEUPS ARE OFFERED FOR CANCELLATIONS REQUESTED BEFORE 72 HOURS OF SCHEDULED BOOKING
MAKEUPS ARE NOT OFFERED FOR CANCELLATIONS REQUESTED AFTER 72 HOURS OF SCHEDULED BOOKING
REFUNDS ARE NOT OFFERED