The Team

Meet Coach Criss Rodriguez

Founder

Head Coach Adult Program-Tennis

Player Development Coach (Junior and Adult)-Tennis

Playing Experience:

Former Cuban National Team player (juniors) at National Tennis Center, Cuba

#1 in Cuba in 10 u under, 12 n under, and 14 n under
Top 60 ranked junior in Southern California

CIF Finalist during high school career 3 times in a row

Career-high junior ranking of #49
Division I athlete at CSUN women's tennis

Coaching Experience:

12+ years coaching in Calabasas

Experience coaching players of all ages and levels

3 years Assistant Coach at Harvard Westlake High School
6 years Head Coach at Calabasas High School
CIF Championship: semifinalist program 2015, 2016, 2023, 2024

CIF Championship: winning program 2025

Meet Coach Sam Garcia

Player Development Coach-Tennis

Movement & Footwork Coach

Playing Experience:

Ranked as high as #1 in the Caribbean
Top 50 ranked junior in Southern California
Varsity player at Santa Barbara High School (top national program)
CIF Finalist during high school career
Rose Bowl Champion
Career-high junior ranking of #24
Trained at Sanchez-Casal Tennis Academy (Florida)
Played professionally for one year (Futures & satellite events)

Coaching Experience:

Experience coaching players of all ages and levels
Hitting partner for top college-level players
Trained and developed high school athletes
Coaches juniors, adults, and senior players
Associate Head Coach – Calabasas High School Tennis Program