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Meet Our Instructors
Avery
West
Director of Tennis
RSPA Tennis Professional
Avery began playing tennis at an early age in local parks around his hometown in Bellingham, WA. He quickly developed a love of the sport and rose to become one of the top-ranking juniors in the PNW and HS state champion. He played Division 1 tennis at Portland State University, accruing several top 50 NCAA doubles wins and setting the highest win percentage in school history. As a RSPA certified teaching professional with 10+ years of experience, Avery has worked extensively within JR development/curriculum at the 10 and under age up to nationally ranked college athletes, as well as adults of all ages and abilities. He directed a non-profit partnered with the USTA helping under-resourced kids in the Seattle area with homework and tennis. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Geography, and off the court enjoys skiing, biking, and being outside. Avery looks forward to becoming a part of the Yakima Tennis community and putting his skillset to work.
$80 Per Hour
Member
$100 Per Hour
Non-Member
Stacy
Stephen
RSPA Tennis Professional
Director of Pickleball
Stacy is a RSPA Professional tennis and pickleball instructor. Stacy started her journey playing high school tennis at Davis High School and then continued onto the Yakima Valley College team where she learned invaluable tennis strategy from coach Forrest Latham. Having played on many USTA league teams and now pulling double duty as the USTA Eastern Washington League Coordinator, she is passionate about growing the sport of tennis in our community.
Stacy is available for private and group lesson, any age or ability!
$65 Per Hour
Member
$85 Per Hour
Non-Member
Kelly
Richelderfer
Tennis Instructor
At the age of 16 years old, Kelly was a lifeguard at the Yakima Tennis Club. He then moved into a maintenance position and finally taught tennis lessons until he was 22 years old. Kelly has been playing tennis since he was a freshman in high school and went on to play college tennis at Skagit Valley College.
Kelly, his wife Kellye, and their two daughters Decari and Aurora have been very involved in the club since Kelly’s return in May of 2021. In 2022 Kelly started helping with tennis lessons again and has since been interested in helping wherever needed.
Kelly has a very flexible schedule and is available for private lessons, group lessons, team practices and hitting lessons.
$65 Per Hour
Member
$85 Per Hour
Non-Member
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