Three (3) private sixty (60) minute tennis lessons at Knollwood Tennis Club. Can be used by an adult or child.  

Rob's Bio

I was born and raised in Santa Barbara. I learned to love tennis starting at the age of 10, right here at Knowlwood. My first teaching experiences came from working for Gary Bellomy and Tom Horton, teaching in their programs at Knowlwood while attending Santa Barbara High School. I played four years of varsity tennis for the Dons, coming one win short of the CIF D1 title my senior year. I received my bachelor’s degree in Theater from Cal State University Northridge. It was a long way from my start in the Electrical Engineering department at Cal Poly SLO in 2003.

After graduating I pursued a brief career as an actor/comedian in Hollywood. I had a life-changing epiphany that I should become a Tennis teacher instead. I moved back up to my hometown of Santa Barbara, and immediately met with Jerry Hatchet (Tennis Director then), to ask for a job teaching at Knowlwood. I was welcomed back by the Knowlwood team, who supported and helped define my teaching style. In fact, I attribute the success I’ve had as a pro from the influences of the amazing and supportive people around me at Knowlwood Tennis Club. I have been working alongside the legendary Tom Horton in his junior program for seven years. In the beginning of 2021, I took the reins and now head up the junior tennis program for ages 11 and under. I love teaching at the most beautiful place in town. Turns out, making tennis fun for kids is my passion!

Please contact Rob at (805) 698-2334 to schedule mutually agreeable times.