What sets HFA Downey Tennis Club apart?
HFA is proud to be 1 of 24 NJTL Chapters in Southern California. Our youth and adult classes are led by local coaches who make tennis welcoming and accessible.
current programming:
Summer Camp: Youth
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, ages 6-17
Summer Camp: Adult
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, ages 6-17
meet our tennis coaches:
Josh E.
Josh is an experienced tennis player with 14 years of playing experience and six years of coaching under his belt. While attending UC Merced, he served as President of the tennis club and competed against notable schools such as UC Berkeley, Stanford, and UC Davis. He currently competes in USTA leagues in the San Gabriel Valley and holds USTA coaching training. Josh is always eager to welcome new players to join his team and continue fostering a love for tennis.
Paula Q.
Nicolas V.
Nicolas Velazco is a USTA-trained tennis instructor for Home Field Advantage (HFA). He started playing tennis as a freshman at Warren High and later played varsity at Downey High. Nicolas now competes in USTA doubles for HFA. He began coaching in 2019 with the City of Downey, working with kids aged 7-17, and expanded to private lessons. Nicolas joined HFA's coaching team in 2022. He also works as a Senior Instructional Assistant and is pursuing a Political Science degree and teaching credential.