The Berkeley Tennis Club takes its Junior members earnestly. Rafa Lima is the driving force behind the Club’s stated intent to keep the program energetic and growing. Under the guidance of Rafa, tennis clinics for youngsters of all ages (members and nonmembers) are offered year-round.
The Club offers private and semi-private lessons as well as group programs for juniors of all ages and abilities. Private lessons are available year-round through Rafa Lima. He also offers year-round clinics for after school hours in the Fall, Winter and Spring. During the summer months, BTC offers a Summer Program for kids’ ages 5 to 18. Members and non-members are invited to participate.
2016 TITTMANN CUP AWARD WINNER
Combining an amazing junior and high school tennis career along with strong academics and giving back to the community, Kaelli Thiel is our 2016 Tittmann Cup Award recipient. Some of her achievements are:
Consistently ranked in the top 10 of every age group she played.
Led Piedmont High School to 4 straight undefeated WACC Championships and NCS team finals
Won 3 league singles titles
Went undefeated in her senior year
CIF Scholar Athlete
Created a non-profit corporation that collects and donates new and used equipment high schools in the Bay Area plus the Youth Tennis Advantage
