Meet Your Coaches

 

COACH SYDNEY | HEAD OF TENNIS DEPARTMENT

Sydney Williams: (510) 393-6023 | [email protected]

Coach Sydney has been leading the tennis department at The Hills Swim & Tennis Club since the summer of 2022, where she has played a key role in revitalizing and expanding the program. A Bay Area native, Sydney grew up locally and played varsity tennis at Piedmont High School before moving to Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi to continue her education at The University of Hawaii at Manoa, majoring in Sociology and Political Science. Her strong ties to the local community and diverse coaching experience across the Bay Area have shaped her well-rounded and inclusive approach to the sport.

Sydney works with players of all ages and skill levels, fostering a welcoming and motivating environment where each athlete can grow both on and off the court. Her leadership, passion for the game, and dedication to player development have made her a driving force behind the success of the program. Whether you're new to tennis or looking to take your skills to the next level, Coach Sydney is here to support your journey with encouragement, expertise, and enthusiasm.

 

COACH MICHAEL | INSTRUCTOR

Michael Hui: (510) 833-0855 | [email protected]

Michael Hui is a talented tennis player from Oakland, California, known for his dedication and success both on and off the court. A graduate of Berkeley High School, Michael continued his academic and athletic journey at UCLA, where he majored in French. He began his college tennis career on UCLA's club team, quickly standing out as Male Player of the Year and helping lead the team to a National Championship victory in 2011. His exceptional performance earned him a spot on UCLA's Division I varsity men's tennis roster for the 2011–12 season.

Michael is excited to bring his experience, enthusiasm, and love for the game to The Hills Swim & Tennis Club as part of the coaching staff this summer. He looks forward to working with players of all levels and helping them grow their skills and confidence on the court.

 

COACH GABBY | INSTRUCTOR

Gabby Perich (415) 572-2938 | [email protected] 

Coach Gabby has been passionate about tennis since she was a young child. As a junior, she competed at a national level through USTA and went on to play four years of varsity tennis at Saint Ignatius College Prep in San Francisco. She continued her involvement in the sport at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where she played on the club tennis team while pursuing her studies. Gabby has been coaching since high school and brings years of experience, enthusiasm, and a love for the game to every lesson. She is thrilled to be joining the coaching team at The Hills this summer and looks forward to helping players grow their skills and confidence on the court.

 

SUMMER 2025 JUNIOR COACH TEAM

Meera Billon
Macky Ford
Levi Hazer
Anna Klein
Nic Larrison
Sparrow Leiu