Tennis Lessons at Southern Oaks

Did you know Southern Oaks Athletic Club offers Private and Group Tennis Lessons? If you want to learn to play, or are looking to improve your tennis skills, the best way to make that happen is under the instruction of an experienced tennis pro. At Southern Oaks, we offer individual and group lessons Monday – Sunday from our staff of USPTA and PTR certified tennis instructors and tennis pros. Whether you are looking to improve your backhand or strengthening your serve, the tennis instructors at Southern Oaks will help you with step-by-step instruction geared to your experience level and style. Reach out for discount lesson packages! All questions on tennis lessons should be directed to Luke at [email protected]

  • Luke Richardson

    Director of Tennis

    Luke has been a USPTA certified tennis professional for over 7 years. He has played and worked in tennis most of his junior and adult life. He spent his junior career playing competitively around the USTA Southern section. After graduating high school he would go on to receive his undergrad degree in Sports Administration from LSU. Luke has also spent many years officiating tennis matches and tournaments at the local, sectional, national, and collegiate level. We are excited to share the knowledge and experience of Luke as our Tennis Director!

    Email: [email protected]

    Cell: 318-268-7127

  • 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]

  • Robyn Scalzo

    SOAC Assistant Teaching Professional

    Robyn is a PTR certified tennis professional that is a full time mathematics professor at BRCC. Robyn played a high level of junior tennis from ages 12-18. She then went on to play Division I college tennis in singles and doubles at Stetson University. Robyn brings many years of tennis playing experience but also teaching experience. Robyn successfully started a varsity tennis program at Runnels School when she was a teacher there. She also coached Baton Rouge Magnet High School for 5 years. Robyn teaches lessons with all ages and skills. She is great for beginner 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]