Coaches
and Affiliates
We pride ourselves on selecting the best coaches to offer training to you. Each coach is experienced, certified, and an active player in their sport.
Luis Ruiz
Age
Languages
English
Padel Coach
I first started playing padel in my home country (Spain) in 2009 (15years ago). Since 2021 I became a regular player in Thailand and a winner and finalist of local tournaments in Koh Samui, Phuket, Bangkok, Huahin, Koh Phangan. At the same time, I started coaching beginner and intermediate players. Luis best ranking was 1st place in Thai Padel Series 2023.
TENNIS COACH
24 years ago, I started to play tennis in my home country (Spain) in 2000. Since 2019 became regular player in Thailand, winning several tournaments–Winner and finalist of local tournaments in Koh Samui. As the same time, I started coaching beginner and intermediate players.
At the moment, I am currently giving lessons in Padel Samui. I’ve always been a sports person (Football, Tennis, Padel, etc), fell in love the first time I entered a tennis or padel court and my passion has just grown ever since. I enjoy competition, so every day I keep learning more aspects of tennis or padel in order to improve my game and also be able to transfer my knowledge to students.
I think padel is a very rewarding sport. Once you get to know the basics, it’s easy to start playing social games and fun comes along. In no time, people become addicted to the game, no wonder why padel is the fastest growing sport in the world nowadays. Along with tennis, which is also one of the most beautiful sports in the world.
Gary Sakuma
Age
Languages
Tennis and Pickle ball Coach
Gary Sakuma, United States Professional One, former Program Supervisor from Punahou Schools Hawaii in charge of programming for Kindergarten to College and High Performance
- Junior Varsity Coach 1994-2004
- Champions 1994-2004
- Intermediate Coach 1995-2004
- Champions 1996-2004
- Varsity Assistant 2000-2004
- State Champions 2002-2004
- Coach for Kevin Caufield Boys 10, 12, 14, 16, and 18
- Number one and played for Haverford along with students who played for Georgetown, Williams and Mary, UC Irvine, Michigan State, Michigan, and Wellesley.
He still coaches part time with his last full time student being Kayley Kirivong from ISB Girls number one U15 team and plays for a school in Florida. With 30 years of experience and a high ranking in Men’s ITF Age 50 for singles of 104 and Doubles 51, author of seven tennis books -Simple Tennis On Amazon.
He is happy to change your life. Tennis is just a game and games are meant to be fun.
Aleksei Shenfil
Age
Languages
English
Tennis Coach
I have been playing tennis since I was 7 years old. I have been coaching for more than 10 years.
- ITF 10s
- ITF level 1 course
- Other advanced training courses
- Extensive experience in working with children
For the last three years, I have been conducting children’s tennis camps. I love training people to know about tennis because tennis is my favorite sport and it´s the most beautiful sport in the world.
Jory Serota
Age
Languages
Physiotherapist Coach
Jory Serota is the author of Applied Yoga for Musculoskeletal Pain™️ and has taught internationally since 2010. He is a pioneer in establishing the link between yoga, physical therapy, personal training and massage. With over 20 years of experience in kinesiology and various movement disciplines, Jory has a remarkable ability to make complex biomechanical information accessible to anyone and help transform people’s pain, dysfunction and injury.
Jory is also a NeuroKinetic Therapy® Instructor and teaches seminars throughout SE Asia, Europe and the United States. He worked on the professional tennis circuit for 6 years helping players recover from injury and has opened and run clinics in both New York and California.
