Cristian takes 3rd
Congrats to Cristian for taking 3rd at the SAHS tournament
Corvallis, Oregon · Est. 1972
Home of Valley Tennis Academy
Timberhill Tennis Club is the club, the courts, and the community behind VTA. Every VTA family who enrolls becomes part of the TTC ecosystem — and TTC membership unlocks court time, league play, and year-round access well beyond VTA class hours.
Visit Timberhill Tennis ClubMore Than a Tennis Program.
A Player Development Academy.
Based at Timberhill Tennis Club in Corvallis, VTA is the Willamette Valley’s home for junior tennis — taking players from their first joyful forehand to tournament-ready, college-bound athletes. We blend elite coaching with technology, character development, and a structured progression pathway, so every player knows where they are, where they’re going, and how to get there. Becoming a Timberhill member extends that journey beyond class times — unlocking court access, league play, and the year-round tennis family that turns students into lifelong players.
Built on Character
We develop great players and even better people — sportsmanship, resilience, and joy show up in every session.
A True Pathway
From first swings at age 5 to tournament-ready teens chasing college play — every level has a clear, structured home.
Your Own Portal
Every player gets a private portal: badges, goals, match analytics, and direct coach feedback. Your journey, tracked.
A Club Family
VTA players belong to the Timberhill Tennis Club family — members unlock court time, league play, and development perks beyond training.
What Parents & Players Can Expect
A personalized player portal with badge progress, goals, and match analytics
Professional coaches who know your player by name and by game
Structured classes for ages 5 through tournament-ready teens
Records, badges, and achievements celebrated across the academy
Direct coach feedback on activities, tournament matches, and goals
A built-in singles ladder and Rookie League for real match experience
Tournament scheduling and coordination for players ready to compete
Timberhill Tennis Club membership perks — court time, league play & social events
A Corvallis tennis family that celebrates every milestone together
Where Our Players Compete Next
VTA alumni have gone on to play college tennis at schools across the country
Claremont McKenna
Whitman College
George Fox University
Linfield University
UC Davis
Portland State
Boston College
University of Hawaii
University of Oregon
University of Portland
Claremont McKenna
Whitman College
George Fox University
Linfield University
UC Davis
Portland State
Boston College
University of Hawaii
University of Oregon
University of Portland
Training Pathway
VTA offers structured programs for all ages and skill levels. Find the right fit for your player.
Click on a class to explore details & enroll
Where Champions Are Built
Every practice, every match, every breakthrough — happening right here.
Highlights
VTA players hitting around the world
It's a lot of fun seeing our VTA players playing tennis around the world. Here August is playing on a remote court in Devon, England. Way to take your sticks on the trip August. Never know when you might need them!
Aidan gets 2nd at Umpqua Valley L5
Congrats Aidan for getting 2nd at the Umpqua Valley boys 16U L5
VTA competed well at Umpqua Valley L5
Congrats to Max for 2nd place boys 12U, August for 3rd boys 14U, Nina for 3rd girls 14U, and Liam the back draw winner in boys 14U. Fun to see these everyone competing and having fun together. Way to represent VTA and Corvallis tennis as a whole!
Nina gets 3rd at Umpqua Valley L5
Congrats to Nina for placing 3rd at the Umpqua Valley girls 14U L5
Congrats to Coach Quincy for qualifying for 4.0 Sectionals!
Quincy and Nicholas take the Southern Oregon title and qualify for Sectionals next month in Tacoma.
Injury Update: Julia Sidelined After Foot Burn Incident
Over the weekend, Julia suffered a serious injury during a trip to Nye Beach when she accidentally stepped on a hot coal buried just beneath the sand. She was rushed to the emergency room and treated for severe second- and third-degree burns on her foot. While the injury will keep her off the court and out of training for a little while as she recovers, the entire Valley Tennis Academy community is sending her our warmest thoughts, strength, and support. We can’t wait to see her back on the court stronger than ever!
Coaches & Tips
Timberhill Tennis Club coaches who lead the Valley Tennis Academy program — tap any coach to read their full bio, plus their latest tips, drills, and advice.
Alle Banna
Advanced Professional
Specialty: Junior Development & Competitive Training
"Family-first approach focused on on-court excellence and overall health development"
Alle grew up in Eugene and was a fixture on the PNW junior circuit. His junior career was capped with an undefeated 2019 high school season, winning the OSAA 5A singles title. Alle played 4 years of NCAA tennis on a Division III George Fox University team that boasted a 37-0 conference mark over that time, appearing in the NCAA Elite 8 national championship. During the off-seasons, Alle taught lessons at the GFU facility during the school year, as well as at ESTC during the summers. He brings a great competitive background, teaching experience, and his trademark smile and enthusiasm to his students. He takes pride in being a "family-first" guy, and loves hiking, nature, and animals. He's achieved his USPTA certification, and is excited to help his students excel on court and take their overall health to a better level.
6 years of coaching experience
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Jason Bradford
Assistant Coach
Specialty: Adult & Junior Program Development
"Build technical excellence through a foundation of solid tennis fundamentals and competitive experience."
Jason Bradford is a USPTA certified professional with years of USTA League and tournament play experience. His teaching style is influenced by a comprehensive tennis background and competition at all levels. Jason is a valuable asset to both the adult and junior programs at Timberhill Tennis Club.
8 years of coaching experience
Quincy Johnson
Instructor
Specialty: Junior Development & High School Program Direction
"Build technical excellence through comprehensive tennis knowledge and competitive experience"
Quincy is the newest member of the professional staff at Timberhill. As a junior player, Quincy went through Timberhill's junior program, played an annual USTA tournament schedule, and was a standout player at Corvallis High School. He continued competing at OSU, playing for OSU's Club Tennis team. Quincy has an extensive coaching resume, working for many years at the Nike Tennis Camps at Oregon State University and directing the Adidas Tennis Camp at University of Washington in Seattle. He has been the Head Coach of the Corvallis High School Boys Tennis Team since 2021, and has worked at Timberhill for over 5 years in different capacities. He is currently pursuing his professional tennis coaching certification, and is excited to bring his knowledge of the game to students of all levels.
8 years of coaching experience
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Cami Schermerhorn
Assistant Coach
Specialty: Biomechanics & Injury-Preventive Technique
"My teaching style is all about basics and solid mechanics to maximize both power and consistency, while avoiding injuries from putting undue strain on joints and muscles."
Cami grew up in Bakersfield, California. She started playing tennis at age six, competing in local tournaments at age 9, playing nationally at 12, and then professionally starting just before her 16th birthday. She traveled globally on the WTA Women's Tour from 1982 until 1996. She won 2 titles on the tour, and has career wins over Steffi Graf, Zina Garrison, Helena Sukova, and Chris Evert. She reached the semi-finals of the French Open in 1984, and won several matches at Wimbledon, the U.S. Open, and the Australian Open in singles as well as doubles during her career. After she ended her professional tennis career, Cami attended college at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she double-majored in Psychology and Communications and minored in German; she graduated Summa Cum Laude. Cami then received a Fulbright Scholarship in 2001 to do graduate research in Germany, a country she became very fond of through her professional tennis days. She stayed on beyond the Fulbright year and took advantage of an opportunity to earn a Master's degree in Psychology in Germany; she lived in Wuerzburg, Germany for five years in this venture. Although she had planned to become a sports psychologist, her life course was changed after a very serious car accident. Cami then moved to Eugene, Oregon in 2006 to marry her now-husband. She worked as a therapist at a mental health agency in Eugene for 14 years. She and her husband relocated to Corvallis in 2021; she opened her own neurofeedback practice in downtown Corvallis in 2024. Cami has taught tennis lessons since ending her pro career in 1996 in conjunction with studying and working, and she has taught pickleball lessons since 2018. Her teaching style is all about basics and solid mechanics to maximize both power and consistency as well as to avoid injuries from putting undue strain on joints and muscles.
30 years of coaching experience
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