Book Private Tennis Lessons with Coach Victor

My name is Vic. I live in Bend, Oregon with my wife and two wonderful kids. I coach athletes of all types from winter sports to soccer and more. I am lifelong athlete. I have strong core values that revolve around health and purpose.

I have a deep understanding of the pressure athletes of all ages feel in sport. By using neuroscience I can help you understand some of the mechanisms behind what feel like common mental hurdles. By developing the total person—physical, mental, environment, nutrition—we can bring out the best athlete when its needed most.

Training sessions vary depending on the athlete's needs and sport. I spend a lot of time on the fields, slopes or courts with athletes delivering information in a relevant, understandable way that can be put into action quickly in a fun way. Some sessions are virtual depending on the time of year, season or location, however face to face is best outside of an office setting. Athletes often feel something is wrong with them. This is not the case. We're going to identify your strengths and build on them while filling gaps in sleep, nutrition, posture and especially establishing rules for devices.

I was a nationally ranked tennis player and soccer player in my youth. I was unfortunately sidelined during my critical scholarship window by a broken leg and ankle. I went to graduate from Florida State University and went on to a long career in federal emergency management and was a science advisor to the White House. During this time, I became a go-to person for helping federal employees handle the rigors of deployments, long hours and total health to enhance their lives in and out of work.

Over the past 5 years I have worked and trained with the Flow Research Collective in the field of applied neuroscience. This cohort is lead by Steven Kotler and host of brilliant doctors, coaches on helping athletes, founders and executives implement flow into life and sport.

I have a degree in atmospheric physics from FSU. Currently I am pursing my masters in sports psychology and developing a total health and performance component for Bend FC Soccer Club. I am also a certified nutritionist and will be testing for my certified strength and conditioning specialist credential in May.

Additionally, I am also a certified speed coach by ALTIS. And, I have extensive breathwork training with Shift/Adapt (Brian Mckenzie) from living on the North Shore of Oahu for 13 years and surfing some awfully big waves.

In addition to coaching, I am also an Alpine Ski Patroller at Mt Bachelor. So, I live and breath in a very demanding team environment where there's little room for error. I am routinely critical life-saving situations in which I practice what I preach to my clients.

Nick Bollettieri, coach of Andre Agassi, was also my coach and mentor throughout my youth. He remained my friend and accountability partner until he passed in 2022. Although my scholarship and pro career was derailed, i took Nick's positive and vibrant fighting spirit with me into life. This skills and attitude instilled into me at what's now IMG Academy carried me through life with health, physical fitness and resilience. That champion's mindset remains with me and I have passed that along with my kids and clients.

Into addition to Nick's coaching, I was also a student of Dr. Jim Loehr. We worked extensively on strategies, methods and routines for total well-being to better access the ideal performance state during high stakes situations on the tennis court.

My purpose to help you athletes develop this attitude and lifestyle that will suit them on any path.

I work well with youth athletes. I understand first hand the pressures and fears they are experiencing. My strategies are made to be fun and produce results outside of a sitting in an office. They are easy to understand and implement on a field. Let's connect for a free consultation! My availability listed is not set in stone. I stay as flexible as possible for the clients I work with due to their training schedules, travel and academics.