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.

    Email: carlos@southernoaksbr.com
    Cell: 225-505-6873

  • Matt Zachary

    SOAC Head Tennis Professional

    Matt brings an elite competitive background and coaching experience to Southern Oaks Athletic Club. A former nationally ranked junior and NCAA Division I athlete, he competed at LSU and the University of Central Florida, where he played #1 doubles. He was ranked Top 5 in the United States in doubles, Top 75 in singles, and #1 in the Southern region. Matt has worked with high-level junior players and successful programs, including the Country Club of Louisiana, Ursuline Academy, Catholic High, and as an assistant coach at Nicholls State University. He is recognized for his ability to develop competitive players through disciplined training and a strong understanding of match play. At SOAC, Matt works with both junior and adult players, with an emphasis on discipline and continued development across all levels of the program.

    Email: mattzach@southernoaksbr.com
    Cell: 318-455-2071