Meet The Team


Program Director
Luis Ridaura
Luis is a former Top 10 Player from Mexico and has over 17 years teaching experience. Luis has a USPTA Elite certification and has trained top players from around the world.

Tennis Professional
Cady Maharaj
Cady Maharaj is a former D1 College player from Utah State University and has her USPTA certification and Masters in Education and has been instructing tennis for over 16 years.

Tennis Professional
Quinne Talbot
A former top junior and varsity player, Quinne is also a certified PTR tennis instructor and specializes in early player development and Pre-Elite training. She loves sharing her experience and passion for tennis.

Tennis Professional
Derek James
Derek is a bit of a local tennis celebrity. He was the AZ High School State Champion and also played tennis for Biola University. He trains and shares his junior and college experience with the SWITA Elite Program.

Performance & Fitness Trainer
Shingai Kusena
Shingai Kusena has a Bachelors in Health & Human Performance and is a current Active Pro Track & Field Athlete. In addition, he is a 5x All American (Track & Field) and a Zimbabwe National Junior Champion.