These coaches teach at top ranked spots and have great lesson fulfillment & student reviews.



I'm passionate about making golf an enjoyable experience for players of all levels. Having spent 30 years on the green, including competing on mini-tours, I bring a wealth of knowledge and firsthand experience to each lesson. Let's work together to elevate your game, build your confidence, and unlock your true potential on the course! Specializing in course management and mental performance. Coaching available on the course and at our indoor simulator facility…!


I was born in Romania and started tennis at age 6, was consistently ranked among SoCal's top 100 juniors in every age group from the 12s through the 18s. Also attained a national junior ranking and a high ranking of #74 in the SoCal Men's Open Singles division. Played #5 singles for College of the Desert during the 2010 season, reaching the CA state semifinals in our division. Played in qualifying at a number of ITF Futures events. Achieved a UTR Rating of 10. Extensive junior teaching experience, taught daily (Mon-Sat) junior clinics for beginners and intermediate kids at the Plaza Racquet Club in Palm Springs between September 2012 and June 2016. Also taught at Cathedral Canyon Country Club since 2010 and The Parker Hotel in Palm Springs since 2018.
"Coach Vlad is great, our two kids (now 10 and 8) have been taking lessons from him for a couple of years and their progress has been amazing! Plus the kids are having a lot of fun, tennis has become their favorite after-school activity!!