Pro-files

Dave Muldawer, Associate Tennis Professional

Teaching Style: Dave is a versatile instructor who emphasizes footwork and balance.  He adapts his teaching to his student’s ability level.

Rates: $50/hour for members; $60/hour for non-members

Teaching Availability:

Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM / 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Saturday – Sunday by appointment only.

How to contact him: Tennis Office, 438-1072 or e-mail » dave@lamadronaclub.com

Dave graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a major in Psychology and tons of tennis experience. He was the #1 singles and doubles player for two years and was an NCAA All-American in Singles all four years, as well as an All-American in doubles. He reached the quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament three times and was ranked in the top 5 in the country in both singles and doubles.

During his four years the Banana Slugs reached the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament every year and 3 times played for the National Championship.

Dave continued his playing career after college, reaching a high ranking of #15 in the USTA NorCal Men’s Open Division in 2001.

Dave has been teaching tennis for over 20 years. He spent two years as the Men’s Assistant Coach at UC Santa Cruz and his teams won back-to-back NCAA Championships.

Dave then became the Women’s Head Coach at UCSC where he coached for 10 years. His teams were ranked in the NCAA National Top 25 for 6 of those years, reaching a high of #12 in the country. He produced 7 All-American selections during his time as coach and qualified for the NCAA Championships 5 times. He was named NCAA West Region Coach of the Year in 2005.

Dave was also a long-time member of the Nike Tennis Staff at UC Santa Cruz, led by legendary coach Bob Hansen. Dave started working in 1990 after his freshman year of college and ultimately spent 13 years total with the camp, including 8 as the Assistant Director.

Dave was also selected to represent NorCal as a coach for the 16 and under Zonals Team in Salt Lake City three times, from 2002-2004.

In terms of teaching style, Dave likes to emphasize balance, positioning and movement. These concepts are very applicable to any style and ability level. Dave has a great understanding of the mechanics and technique of the tennis swing and how it relates to the aforementioned concepts.

Dave is also the lead singer and songwriter for the local rock band The D’ohbros.

How to book a lesson: Simply call or drop by the Tennis Office between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM.

Roy Cosio, Associate USPTA Pro 1 Tennis Professional

Teaching Style: Roy’s style of teaching is flexible to fit each individual style. Simple to start, and adding more difficult technique as student progresses. Roy’s classes focus on technique, fitness, mental toughness and strategy which all play a big role in competetive tennis.

Rates: Private Lesson (1 Student): Member Rate 1 hour: $50; ½ hour $30
Non Member Rate 1 hour: $60; ½ hour $35

Semi-Private Lesson (2 students):Member 1 hour: $30 ea. Student
Non Member 1 hour: $35 ea.Student

Group Lessons (3 or more students/ USTA Teams/Clinics/Workouts):
Member 1 hour $10 ea. Student
Non Member 1 hour $15 ea. Student

Teaching Availability:

How to book a lesson: Simply call or drop by the Tennis Office between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM.

Roy Cosio, a native of Lima Peru, teaches tennis with the same wholehearted commitment that catapulted him to his first national title at the age of 8.

“I think that we (the tennis professionals) have to prove ourselves each and every day, and give 100 percent in our duties. Otherwise, we fail,” this passionate USPTA member said.

Roy sees teaching as an inviting challenge because every player is different. “Every day is a new experience in this profession,” he said, “and that’s why I like it!”

Roy, who hopes to one day be a USPTA Master Professional and “expert” in the field of tennis, has more than 35 years playing experience and has been teaching since 1982.

This USPTA pro taught at Acuna-Victorero Tennis Academy and Las Terrazas Tennis Club, both in Lima, Peru. He also worked at Ocean Village Tennis Camp in Fort Pierce, Fla.; Santa Clara Tennis Center in Santa Clara, Calif.; the Tennis Doctors in San Jose, Calif.; Clubsport of San Ramon (Calif.), which twice honored him with a Quality Service Award; and Lifetime Tennis Inc. at Cupertino Sports Center in Cupertino, Calif., where he was elected “Pro of the Year” in 1999.

In 2005 thru Feb 2008, Roy launched “INKAnab Tennis” on the beautiful courts of the Jacob Hamblin Park in the city of Kanab, Utah.

In March 2008, Roy has moved back to California forming “INKAlifornia Tennis” where he is now a independent contractor offering his services in 2 sites, at Millenium Sports Club in El Dorado County in the city of Shingle Springs, and in the city of Cameron Park in the Cameron Park Lake facility.

Moving back to the California central coast in 2010 Roy started to work in S.F. Bay Area. This time back with Lifetime Tennis Inc. in a new contract with the city of Walnut Creek. His position as tennis director let him create the path of learning of many students in the area.

Back in the central coast Roy has joined the pro team at La Madrona Swim and Racket Club in Santa Cruz, CA and also offers lessons on 2 beautiful clay courts at Flora Vista Inn, in the town of La Selva Beach, where new tennis programs are now in place.

His experience includes instruction on both hard and clay courts.

Roy was born and raised in Lima, Peru, where he earned a computer science degree at Instituto San Ignacio de Loyola.

He started playing tennis at the age of 4 under the supervision of the widely known Olmedo family (Davis Cup and Wimbledon champions).

When he was 8 years old, he captured his first national title in the age 10 division. Roy went on to hold a string of No. 1 positions in every age group through the 18s. This gave him the chance to defend the colors of his country throughout the continent.

By the time he was 18, Roy already was in the top 10 of the men’s open division in his country. He reached his best position (No. 7) at the age of 20, being just a little short of representing his country in the Davis Cup (Only the best 5 are part of The Elite Davis Cup Team).

At 23, Roy came to the United States to try professional competition. He played satellite tournaments (now called “Futures”) in Florida, gaining much experience and living the “dog-eat-dog” mentality of the tour.

Although no longer a touring pro, Roy is still playing tournaments today. “It’s the spark that keeps the fire alive,” he said.

In 1994, Roy was ranked No. 3 in the USTA Northern California Section men’s 5.5 singles, No. 2 in Nor Cal men’s 5.5 doubles, and No. 1 in mixed doubles with his wife, Vicki. They also won the Grand Prix in the Nor Cal mixed 5.5 doubles that year.

Roy finished the 1997 season ranked No. 1 in the Nor Cal men’s 5.5 singles division. He also won the Grand Prix in the Nor Cal men’s 5.5 singles. He currently plays the 40s divisions.

In 2000, Roy was ranked No. 27 in the Northern California Men’s Open singles division. In 2002, he was ranked No. 43 in the same division, and his wife, Vicki, reached No. 5 in Northern California’s women’s open singles division in 2003 and 2004. Congrats Vicki!

In 2005 Roy played in the National 40s Clay Court Championships in Savannah, Ga., reaching the round of 16 before losing.

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