Tennis Pros / Lessons

Joseph Gilbert was born in Louisiana, but grew up playing tennis in Southern California. Joseph finished his junior career as one of the top sectional and nation ranked players, both in singles and doubles. After his junior career, he accepted a full athletic scholarship to Boise State University and played on team that ranked #2 in NCAA. Joseph also played for Fresno State and Sacramento State where he won three conference titles from three different schools. Joseph started coaching in 2001 and since then has coached a variety of players ranging from top local juniors, nationally ranked juniors, Division I college players, WTA Tour and ATP Tour players.

Lesson rates:
30 minutes $35
1 hour $65

Margarita Karnaukhova was born and raised in Krasnodar, Russia and was ranked as one of the top junior players in all age groups in Russia. She reached as high as top 50 in the world by the age of 16. Margarita was a part of the national team and won the European and World Cup in Girls 16. After graduating from high school in Russia, she decided to move to the U.S. and joined CSUS tennis team here in Sacramento. During her Division I NCAA career she reached as high as top 15 in the nation and became the first athlete in the history of Big Sky Conference to receive Most Valuable Player award four years in a row. She graduated after four years of holding the number one spot on the team and becoming the fist CSUS tennis player to receive an All- American award. Within next few years Margarita played on the Women’s Professional Tour and coached many junior players in Sacramento. Her ability to coach, mentor and compete with high level players makes her a great addition to Rollingwood Racquet Club!

Lesson rates:
30 mintues $30
1 hour $60

Dan is a man of few words but lots of experience. He’s been in the business, both playing & instructing, for 30+ years. When asked about his accomplishments, awards & professional accolades, he simply says he has them but just enjoys playing & coaching others.

Lesson rates:
30 minutes $30
1 hour $60

• 2009 Tennis Professional Gold River Racquet Club
• 2006-2009 Tennis Professional Mouratoglou Academy, France
• 2000-2007 Tennis Professional Gold River Racquet Club
• 1997-2000 UOP Collegiate Singles/Doubles
• 1990-1996 Finish National Junior Player

On a sports psychology level, I have helped numerous athletes in
different sports which include tennis, soccer, basketball, golf,
baseball and gymnastics. I focus on helping athletes become more aware
of their thoughts, and providing them with the coping techniques that
enable them to make positive changes to their game, which will
ultimately help them maximize their potential.

B.A Psychology, M.S Sports Performance