Instructors

Eric Quade
Director of Tennis
(949) 786-3000, Ext. 12
eric@spearmanclubs.com
Eric came to RCI over twenty years ago after playing college tennis for UCI. He is currently ranked nationally in the men’s 40’s, and spends his time managing RCI’s many tennis programs and teaching. If you have any questions about programs, lessons, or RCI, he is your man.

Jason Strother
Head Tennis Professional
(949) 786-3000, Ext. 18
jsbeanpole@msn.com
Jason has been at RCI for over 17 years, after playing college tennis at UC Riverside. During this time, he has taught all levels and all ages to play tennis and has fun doing it. He will also be seen running some of RCI’s many tournaments, and making matches for our members on weekends.

Allan Iverson
(949) 786-3000, Ext. 15
Allan Iverson has been improving players at RCI for over 14 years, and is without a doubt, our busiest pro. He specializes in private and small group lessons and has never seen a bad day for tennis. Come rain or shine, you can find Allan on the courts teaching the game he loves.

Donna Ewing
(949) 786-3000, Ext. 56
Donna is RCI’s weekend specialist. If you want to take a private or group lesson on the weekend, give
Donna a call.

Alvin Gardiner
949-786-3000 ext 52 cell 949-677-1122
Alvin comes to RCI with over ten years of professional tennis under his belt along with being a member of the Australian Davis Cup team. Alvin is available for private and group lessons designed to make you great!!

Kevin Jackson
(949) 786-3000, Ext. 26 or 949-378-2071
Need a great hit or a tune up? Or do you have friends that want to learn tennis for the first time? Kevin is your man. Kevin runs our Great Start Program on Monday nights. It’s FREE for all new players to the game. He also runs our Junior Program Monday through Thursday.

Bernie Mitton
(949) 786-3000, Ext. 29
(714) 612-1516
Bernie is RCI’s on-site tennis legend, with wins over Borg, Ashe, Conners, Nastase, McEnroe and others, Bernie should be able to straighten out your game.

Gerard Picariello
949-786-300, Ext. 11 or cell 619-709-2764
Gerard comes to RCI by way of Peter Burwash International and will be focused on private lessons and clinics for adults. If you would like to be involved in a clinic, give Gerard a call to find out what is available.