Tigers win! - Elite VTA College Match
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
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
Tigers win! - Elite VTA College Match
College Tennis Match Report: Tigers vs. Polar Bears Final Match Score: Tigers 4, Polar Bears 1 Team Rosters • Tigers: Grae, August, Ben, Max, Liam, Nina •Polar Bears: Keira, Aidan, Joe, Suzie, Christian, Juliet 👥 Doubles Results — Won by Tigers [TIG] • Keira [PB] / Cristian [TIG] def. August [TIG] / Nina [TIG] — 6–2 • Max [TIG] / Liam [TIG] def. Juliet [PB] / Suzie [PB] — 6–4 • Grae [TIG] / Joe [PB] def. Aidan [PB] / Ben [TIG] — 6–3 👤 Singles Results #1 Grae [TIG] def. Aidan [PB] 8–1 Final #2Ben [TIG] def. Joe [PB] 8–0 Final #3August [TIG] def. Keira [PB] 8–4 Final #4Suzie [PB] def. Max [TIG] 8–1 Final #5Liam [TIG] vs. Juliet [PB] 4–4 Did not finish (Team outcome decided) #6Nina [TIG] vs. Cristian [TIG] 2–2 Did not finish (Schedule conflict)
Congrats to VTA players at Salem UTR
Great weekend for VTA players at the Salem UTR. August takes 1st, while Max gets 2nd. Congrats to Cristian for your winning the back draw, and a great job to Connor for finishing 2nd in the other UTR draw.
Elite VTA College Tennis Champs
Congrats to our Elite VTA College Tennis simulation day championship team!
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.
Lucy wins ESTC L7
Congrats to Lucy on winning the ESTC 12u L7
Cristian studies abroad in Greece
Cristian got the opportunity to study abroad this summer in Greece. He took personal architecture and language classes at a local university, working on group projects. He also got the chance to explore the city and country through group day trips. Such a great experience. So much fun to watch our players explore growth opportunities beyond the baseline!
Congrats to August for the doubles win in Santa Barbara
Congrats August for winning doubles at the Santa Barbara Knowlwood L5!
Congrats to Juliet for finishing 2nd at the Wenatchee 16U L5
Great job Juliet for finishing 2nd at the Wenatchee 16U L5. That's a great result!
Keshav & Liam win VTC L7
Congrats to Keshav and Liam for winning the boys 12U & 14U titles at the VTC L7!
Load and fall into volley
Suzie has been working hard on improving her volley technique. One of the areas she's working on is adding power to her volleys through the body weight transfer. Lots of players know to step with the opposite foot into volleys, but not everyone gains the body weight transfer through this process. The important part is to load on the outside leg, then allow body weight moment to fall or lunge forward through the volley. As long as you don't take a back swing, the timing should allow for a lot of forward momentum, which in turn becomes the source of power. Suzie has done a good job improving on this.
Julia wins spring session badge competition!
Great job to Julia Lear for earning the most badge points in the spring session. She's taking home the Sugar J's gift card!
Congrats to Keshav on L6 win!
Way to go Keshav on winning your first L6 at the Umpqua Valley tournament!
Update your Goals & Training Targets
On your portal you now have the ability to set outcome goal and process goals. As well as, the ability to set your target training goals that includes number of tournaments completed each month, average matches per week, and average training time each week. This is a great way to make sure your training habits match your outcome goals, and coaches can help you keep in line with everything! Visit your portal to start the process!
19 VTA Players Competed @ Sectionals!
19 VTA Players Competed at Level 3 Sectionals in Yakima! A massive congratulations to the 19 players from the Valley Tennis Academy who competed in the Level 3 Sectionals tournament in Yakima this past weekend. Traveling out to a high-level event is a big commitment for both players and parents, and having that big of a turnout is incredible. Facing top-tier competition provided everyone with great match practice, valuable experience, and a massive opportunity for growth. Big shout out to Wynter for placing 3rd in the Green-dot division! It was a lot of fun to watch everyone compete and fight for points. What stood out most was the VTA community. Seeing our players out there supporting each other was so great. Thank you to the parents and players for making the trip, and for making the weekend such a success. Let's keep this momentum going with a full summer of tournament play!
Liam wins Bellevue L6
Congrats to Liam for taking home another trophy, this time at the Bellevue L6
Nina wins VTC L6
Great job to all the players competing this weekend, shout out to Nina for winning the VTC L6 U14!
Big Tournament Weekend for VTA Players
Valley Tennis Academy: Weekend Tournament Results Great weekend for the VTA family of players this weekend across several tournaments. It’s great to see such a large number of players competing. Here is the breakdown of the results: Spartan UTR • Albert & Keshav: 1st place (Doubles) • Callie Bennett: 1st place (Singles) • Connor Santos: Consolation Finals Champion • Lucy & Julia: Competed hard in doubles • Oliver Russell: Played some fantastic singles matches • Hugh: Played a series of great, competitive matches Lewis & Clark UTR • Wynter Ong: Consolation Finals Champion • Thomas: Competed as well VTC L5 • Grae: Consolation Finals Champion • Aidan, Max, August, & Liam: Played a high volume of matches and battled hard all weekend in a high level tournament ________________________________________ Incredibly Proud of the VTA Family Whether our players walked away with a trophy or a hard-fought learning experience, they made VTA look great this weekend. Seeing their dedication and effort makes me incredibly proud of them.
VTA Dominates at OSAA State 5A Tournament
What an incredible weekend for the Valley Tennis Academy family at the OSAA State Tournament. We are beyond proud of every single player who stepped onto the courts and gave it their all. It was amazing to be at the tournament and see so many Corvallis players and families. Corvallis, and the VTA program felt like a family up there who all supported each other in pursuit of winning. The success that players experienced was a direct result of the hard work and commitment they have put forth all year. It was not by accident that so many of the VTA players produced wins. Each player has committed to training and sacrificed a lot to make progress and development in their own games happen. Congratulations to our champions Grae and Misha for taking the boys doubles title, and to Emily for her amazing run to the singles crown. We also celebrate Keira and Juliet on their doubles championship, and Natalie, Alison, and Suzie for an outstanding performance in the all-VTA final. CV girls completely dominated the tournament, as it was all-CV finals sweep for singles and doubles! Of which, I've never heard of before. Truly amazing. Beyond the titles, we are so impressed by the heart shown by players like Andrew, who battled to a third-place finish, and Aidan, Jason, Ben, Joe, Silas, and Hugh, who all showed up big time for their teams. It was a proud weekend for Corvallis tennis and the VTA family. Great job everyone! CV Girls - 1st Place CV Boys - 2nd Place CHS Boys - 3rd Place
Keira and Juliet take districts title
Congrats to Juliet and Keira for taking 1st pace at the districts tournament. Off to State!
Liam wins GFU L6 in 18U
Great win for Liam in the 18U division at the GFU L6!
The importance of friends in tennis
The dynamic of individual sports often feels like a lonely grind, but the reality is that no one makes it to the podium or the collegiate level entirely on their own. Having Sarah back at the Academy really highlights how critical the "team" element is, even when you’re the only one on your side of the net. Looking back at that core group of girls Sarah trained with, they weren't just hitting partners; they were a support system. Here is why that environment is the secret sauce for long-term success: ## The Competitive Edge of Friendship In a sport like tennis, the pressure can be isolating. When you have a group of four or five close friends training together, the "work" stops feeling like a chore. You’re not just showing up to hit baskets of balls; you’re showing up for each other. That camaraderie creates a safe space to fail, which is exactly where the most growth happens. ## Iron Sharpens Iron Traveling across the Pacific Northwest for tournaments is a gauntlet. It’s a lot of long drives, hotel stays, and tough losses. Having a "squad" in the bleachers or at the next court over changes the narrative. It turns a stressful weekend into a shared experience. When your best friends are also your toughest competitors, you push each other to a level you simply can’t reach solo. You learn how to compete like crazy on the court and then grab a meal together five minutes later. ## Mental Longevity Burnout is the biggest enemy of junior development. The players who stay in the game the longest are almost always the ones who have deep social ties to the sport. The social bond acts as a buffer against the frustrations of a plateau or a bad tournament run. ### The Bottom Line We’re not just building athletes; we’re building a community. Seeing the next generation at the Academy start to form these same bonds is a reminder that while the ranking might belong to an individual, the journey belongs to the group. Success is just better when you have your friends right there with you.
Leah wins VTC L7
Congratulations to Leah for her outstanding victory in the VTC L7 competition! Her hard work and dedication have truly paid off, and this win is a testament to her incredible skill and perseverance!
Liam wins L6 @ Jupiter
Congrats to Liam for winning the L6 14U at the Jupiter Tennis Center
Julia wins VTC L7
Julia did an awesome competing at the VTC L7 tournament, and she came up with the win in her draw. Congrats Julia!
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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