LGTA Director, Todd Dissly
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Recognition Awards:
2006 USPTA Professional of the YEAR
2006 USTA Warren Brown - Service to Junior Tennis
2006 USTA Community Volunteer of the YEAR
2005 California Coaches Association - H.S. Coach of the Year
2003 & 2004 USPTA Regional Director of the Year - NorCal
2003 & 2004 USPTA High School Coach of the Year - NorCal
2002 USPTA Independent Coach of the Year
2000 USPTA Rookie of the Year |
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"Todd Dissly is one of the few pros I've met who actually has a philosophy about the game, rather than just a few finite tips. He has the rare ability to take a player from beginner to college and even pro. The game needs more pros like Todd, with his dedication to his students and the sport itself." |
-Jack Broudy, Tennis Author & Coach of #1 Player in the Nation
Steven Foreman, Boys 18's |
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Todd Dissly is a former #1 ranked Norcal Junior, CCS Champion, Sportsmanship Award Winner, Division 1 player, and top Men's Open player. As a coach, Todd is equally dedicated to excellence. Todd's endless passion and patience have touched thousands of people from players hitting their first ball to players tossing up the first ball at the US Open. |
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Todd is the head coach of the Los Gatos Wildcats. The Boys' Team has posted an outstanding record under Todd's direction, capturing three Central Coast Section Titles in a row and Back-to-Back USTA/CIF NorCal State Titles in 2004 and 2005.
The Girls' Team is building momentum and
captured it's first team title last season by winning the Paly Girls Invitational. With an influx of new freshman and the leadership from the veterans, look for the Girls' Team to play deep into the CCS Tournament next year. In 2006 the LGHS Girls' Team won the SCVAL Scholastic Award by recording the highest GPA in the League. |
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Todd founded the Los Gatos Tennis Academy in 2001. Drawing on his experience as a top player and coach, Todd has created a unique program for young tournament players. LGTA's Academy Programs are based on dedication to sound fundamentals, Championship rituals, and attitudes to succeed both on and off the court.
In addition, Todd also directs Adult and Junior tennis classes for the Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation Department. Todd is a certified USTA clinician, USTA NorCal National Coach, and runs many USA Tennis Pathway programs supported by the USTA, National Recreation Parks Association (NRPA) - Tennis is the Parks, Tennis Welcome Centers (TWC), Cardio Tennis, and the Tennis Industry Association. |
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Todd is also the President of the South Bay Community Tennis Association (SBCTA) which sponsors two huge annual events in Los Gatos. The South Bay "Rock & Rally" and the "Community Fun Fest" draw hundreds of community tennis players to these FREE community tennis events to enjoy tennis in the parks and learn more about the exciting new tennis programs and games available in the community.
Through the combined effort and help from USTA Adopt-A-Court grants, USTA Multicultural Grants, the LGS Recreation Department, Los Gatos High School, and contributions from local tennis patrons, the SBCTA has raised funds to resurface the courts at Los Gatos High School and Castillero Middle School as well as offer scholarships to deserving youth throughout the South Bay.
Currently Todd is working on the LGHS Tennis Facility Renovation Project. The project will combine matching funds from the Los Gatos High School, LGS Recreation Department, SBCTA, Local Corporate Sponsors, and grants from the USTA and NRPA.
Todd also serves as the USPTA Regional Director for the South Bay. Todd is married and lives in Los Gatos.
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