David Panconi, Director

David joined San Jose Swim & Racquet Club in March 2021 after serving as Head of Junior Programs at Los Gatos Swim & Racquet for 3 years. David has been involved in highly competitive sports for over 43 years, both from a player and coaching position. David was a top-ranked USTA junior player in high school who competed in NCS tennis for his high school as a freshman and was a four-year ‘All League Select’ recipient (1976 -1980). David played collegiate soccer at UC Davis as well as competed in 5 US Open Golf qualifier events.

His passion for coaching and playing USTA tennis is long-life dream. David returned to tennis in 2005 as a USTA player and found himself coaching and managing at Kim Grant Tennis Academy in Palo Alto. He was then recruited in 2007 to coach for Eagle Fustar’s High Performance Tennis Academy. After a successful two years, he was promoted to manage Cuesta Tennis Center for Mountain View Tennis Academy (Eagle Fustar / LGTA) as Head Professional.

In 2011, David started Premier Tennis in Los Altos where he was the owner and director, and where he and his staff focused on proper instruction to 10 and Under Tennis players. He has provided after-school tennis for Los Altos and Mountain View school districts.

He is the President and co-founder of Benchmark Tennis, a Non- Profit organization that provides match play opportunities for 12 and under players.

PTR Master of Tennis, Junior Development, 12-and-under specialist USPTA Elite Professional PTR 10-and-under Certified Clinician PTR Professional, Adult Development USTA Early Development Coach USTA Recreational Coach USTA Schools Trainer Past Board Member of Norcal USPTA Wilson Advisory Member

David Panconi, Director

David joined San Jose Swim & Racquet Club in March 2021 after serving as Head of Junior Programs at Los Gatos Swim & Racquet for 3 years. David has been involved in highly competitive sports for over 43 years, both from a player and coaching position. David was a top-ranked USTA junior player in high school who competed in NCS tennis for his high school as a freshman and was a four-year ‘All League Select’ recipient (1976 -1980). David played collegiate soccer at UC Davis as well as competed in 5 US Open Golf qualifier events.

His passion for coaching and playing USTA tennis is long-life dream. David returned to tennis in 2005 as a USTA player and found himself coaching and managing at Kim Grant Tennis Academy in Palo Alto. He was then recruited in 2007 to coach for Eagle Fustar’s High Performance Tennis Academy. After a successful two years, he was promoted to manage Cuesta Tennis Center for Mountain View Tennis Academy (Eagle Fustar / LGTA) as Head Professional.

In 2011, David started Premier Tennis in Los Altos where he was the owner and director, and where he and his staff focused on proper instruction to 10 and Under Tennis players. He has provided after-school tennis for Los Altos and Mountain View school districts.

He is the President and co-founder of Benchmark Tennis, a Non- Profit organization that provides match play opportunities for 12 and under players.

PTR Master of Tennis, Junior Development, 12-and-under specialist USPTA Elite Professional PTR 10-and-under Certified Clinician PTR Professional, Adult Development USTA Early Development Coach USTA Recreational Coach USTA Schools Trainer Past Board Member of Norcal USPTA Wilson Advisory Member

Aaron Elbert Senior Coach

Aaron is an United States Professional Tennis Association(USPTA) certified

teaching professional and widely experienced Bay Area tennis instructor. He has worked extensively with all levels of tennis students, from beginners to nationally-ranked players. He has taught tennis overseas, his most recent such stint being in the Bahamas.

As a junior, Aaron was one of the top players in the USTA Northern California section. He believes it was his work ethic and desire played a big part in getting him to that point, and he strives to insill these same qualities in his students.

Aaron's passion for competing and in bringing out the best from himself won him a tennis scholarship. He played collegiate tennis for the Cal Poly Division I Tennis Team, which was ranked in the top 75 nationally.

All along, since his collegiate career until now, Aaron has remained involved with the USTA Men's Open Circuit. He is also a CPR, FirstAid,and Level I Sports science certified professional. His interests are martial arts and traveling.

Aaron Elbert Senior Coach

Aaron is an United States Professional Tennis Association(USPTA) certified teaching professional and widely experienced Bay Area tennis instructor. He has worked extensively with all levels of tennis students, from beginners to nationally-ranked players. He has taught tennis overseas, his most recent such stint being in the Bahamas.

As a junior, Aaron was one of the top players in the USTA Northern California section. He believes it was his work ethic and desire played a big part in getting him to that point, and he strives to insill these same qualities in his students.

Aaron's passion for competing and in bringing out the best from himself won him a tennis scholarship. He played collegiate tennis for the Cal Poly Division I Tennis Team, which was ranked in the top 75 nationally.

All along, since his collegiate career until now, Aaron has remained involved with the USTA Men's Open Circuit. He is also a CPR, FirstAid,and Level I Sports science certified professional. His interests are martial arts and traveling.

Phone: +1669-322-8667

Address: SJSRC Address. 1170 Pedro Street San Jose, CA 95126.

Phone:+1669-322-8667

Address: SJSRC Address. 1170 Pedro Street San Jose, CA 95126.