About Brandon

I am beyond thankful to have been given my first professional coaching opportunity here at Bay Oaks. Growing up, I played numerous sports competitively. As I continued to get older, everyone else got big and stronger, I didn't. So I naturally migrated to tennis!I've been playing for about 20 years now and still play competitively in leagues and tournaments in USTA. The teams I have been a part of have made both Sectionals and Nationals the past few years. Every time I step on the court to teach, I observe and learn something new which I use to better myself as a coach. The most satisfying feeling as a coach is seeing enjoyment combined with improvement. It makes the game more fun for everyone. I look forward to seeing everyone out on the courts!

About Jessica

In 2005 I moved to Bradenton, Florida where I began training at IMG Academy. I was coached some by Nick Bollettieri and began playing ITF tournaments to build my WTA ranking. I would do this for 7 months and have an international ranking of top 550 before enduring a career ending injury. This chapter would end but my next would surely not disappoint. As a coach I find great pride working first hand in player development. The magnitude of the sports industry requires a multitude of dexterity and I have spent my life learning this from the inside—out. I have worked at FM Tennis Academy and Downtown Club at The Met and now at Bay Oaks CC. On or off the court, the world of sports is fiercely competitive. Behind every successful athlete there is a scrupulous team of support. To impel victory within the industry it takes an entire network; from community and global relations to personal management and coaching. Look forward to working with you all at Bay Oaks!

About Alex

Hello Bay Oaks Family, my is name Alex Torres and I am the newest addition to tennis staff. I began playing tennis at age 7 and quickly fell in love with the sport and how mentally and physically demanding it was. I competed as a junior player and became a national champion for Puerto Rico at the age of 10, and the year prior placed second in the national tournament. I played 4 years of Varsity tennis for Baytown Sterling and Pasadena Memorial. I also played some ITF tournaments for a short amount, but sadly had to stop due to injury.Following graduation, I trained as a coach under the supervision of Carlos Hernandez, who is a program director for Papa Carlos Tennis Academy. Having a B.S. in Fitness and Human Performance, I look forward to working with all our athletes and maximizing their potentials as athletes and tennis players.After university, I became certified with the USPTA as a Tennis Professional. During my free time, I play in a tennis league in Memorial Park.  I am excit...

About Elizabeth

I started working at Bay Oaks in late 2017 in the kid’s club. I was asked if I could fill in some open spots in the tennis shop soon after and said yes. A couple of months later that’s when Diego was hired on as our director, soon after that he asked me if I was willing to take on more responsibilities and work more hours and I was convinced that I was up for the challenge to keep growing at the club. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working at Bay Oaks, getting to know our members and our tennis community.

About Tara

Tara has a Bachelor of Science in Human & Fitness Performance from the University of Houston at Clear Lake and a Master's of Education in Kinesiology from Stephen F. Austin State University. She has a personal training certification from AFAA and certified in TRX. She has worked with all different levels of clients from beginners, returning from injuries or an advance gym goer. Tara also has a background in swimming. She has been on a swim team, coached swimming plus being a lifeguard and swim instructor here at Bay Oaks.