Nealon Park - Gustavo ChataTennis Venue in Menlo Park, CA

Tennis has been my life for 30 years — as a player, a college competitor, and now as a coach who’s put in over 345 lessons helping students actually improve. My game blends Federer-style touch and feel on the one-handed backhand with the heavy, modern topspin you see from players like Alcaraz and Sinner — and that’s exactly what I bring to your lessons, whether you’re building your fundamentals or refining a competitive game. I don’t believe in cookie-cutter lessons. Every session is built around your goals, your level, and what’s actually holding your game back — with the technology and tools (video analysis, ball machine, real match-play strategy) to back it up. Beyond the court, you’re joining a tennis community: connect with fellow students, ask me questions directly, work through structured courses at your own pace, and get access to local clinics and events. My goal is simple — help you fall in love with this game while getting genuinely better at it.

"great experience, coach jay is very professional and responsible, my kids like the class.

Hello everyone! My name is Gustavo, I am a PTR certified tennis coach with over 5 years of coaching experience. I utilize a player-driven model with the aim to create the personal established goal for each athlete/player. I utilize foundational tools to provide a personal program for a player to enhance physique, technique, tacit, mindset, and believe. I strive for excellence in mentorship/coaching, and I look forward to nurturing the player/person you pursue to be.

"My daughter has taken various lessons with coach Gustavo. She initially played with orange ball with a kid size racquet and had many issues in the group classes. I initially thought my child had difficulty with the sport, but with coach Gustavo she is now beginning to play with an adult racquet utilizing the green ball.