Tennis Lessons at Southern Oaks Athletic Club

Southern Oaks Athletic Club (SOAC) offers Private & Group Tennis Lessons. Whether new to the sport or improving upon current skills, SOAC’S expert tennis professionals will customize a plan just for you. Offering individual and group lessons from RSPA-certified tennis instructors, SOAC’s Tennis Team will help you with step-by-step instruction geared to your experience level and style.

  • Carlos Roldan

    SOAC Tennis Director

    Carlos brings nearly four decades of experience in tennis instruction, player development, and program leadership. He is RSPA-certified (formerly USPTA) tennis professional and holds multiple professional coaching credentials through the Argentinean Tennis Association. Locally, Carlos has built a strong reputation as a tennis professional in Baton Rouge. Known for his excellent technical foundation and thoughtful, structured approach to player development, Carlos oversees all adult and junior tennis programming, with a focus on fundamentals and creating a welcoming tennis environment for players of all ages.

    Cell: 225-505-6873

  • Joe Rizzo

    SOAC Assistant Teaching Professional

    Joe has been a USPTA certified tennis professional for over 3 years now. Joe specializes in teaching and working with kids and beginner adults. Joe is currently a student at LSU and has grown up playing competitive tennis. Joe helps out with all the Junior Development and adult programs and offers private lessons for all adults and kids!

    Email: [email protected]

  • Nick DeFelice

    SOAC Assistant Teaching Professional

    Nick is our newest USPTA certified tennis instructor. Nick has grown up playing tennis and has worked in the tennis industry since high school and into his adult life. In high school Nick played four years on varsity, playing singles three of those years. He has competed in many USTA tournaments as a junior competing around the Middle States section. Recently Nick finished college at Bloomsburg University with a finance degree. Nick currently helps with the Junior Development and adult programs and offers private lessons to all ages and abilities!

    Email: [email protected]