PRESIDENT / Kay Lorrain

Phone - 253-653-0743 / Email - ausum10s@aol.com

My name is Kay Lorrain and I am the current RSPA/PNW’s Regional Vice President. I work the front desk at the Boeing Employees Tennis Club part time, and also fill in as a substitute Teaching Pro. I have taught High School PE in the Auburn School District for over 40 years and I have coached both boys’ and girls’ tennis for the past 30 years. I joined the USPTA in 2004 when I was going to be a full-time teaching pro, but the school district needed me. I have remained a member through the years because of the amazing people I have met and the opportunity to learn new ideas.

I grew up in Wenatchee, WA, playing tennis at the local parks with my Dad. My favorite memory was the year I played singles at the Washington State Open tournament at the Seattle Tennis Club. On finals day, I walked onto the court as former Seahawk Steve Largent, walked off and wished me good luck. These days coaching high school girls is the best part of my day. They are so eager to learn the game and they have fun in every aspect of practice and matches.

REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT / Darrell Hawkins

Phone - 503-312-8453 / Email - tennishawk2008@gmail.com

My name is Darrell Hawkins, and I am the RSPA/PNW Treasurer. I have played tennis for over 40 years. I earned a B.S. in Finance from OSU and a MS in Management in Information Systems from CWRU, and I am currently a Program Director for IBM Technical Services, North America. I joined the USPTA in 1997 because I am motivated by a desire to help juniors and adults learn tennis.

As a player, I was a high school and college varsity letterman and USTA ranked player in the PNW in singles (#2 40s) and doubles (#1 35s). My introduction to organizing tennis teams came when I was President of the OSU Club tennis teams (1988-92). Then I began coaching the Corvallis HS boys’ tennis team (1998-2000), winning the Valley League Championship in 1999. I returned to high school coaching in 2022, becoming Head Coach, Varsity Boys’ Tennis at West Linn HS – earning Three River League’s Coach of the Year and supporting our team to 3rd place at the OSAA 6A State Championship. In the summers, I am the teaching pro at Hidden Springs Ranch Recreation Assoc. (HSRRA). I continue to support the tennis community through the Portland Tennis and Education Foundation, as well as local tennis academies and high school programs.
I returned to high school coaching in 2022, becoming Head Coach, Varsity Boys’ Tennis at West Linn HS - earning Three River League’s Coach of the Year and supporting our team to 3rd place at the OSAA 6A State Championship and team State Championship in 2023.

TREASURER/Bill Dow

Phone - 425-736-7171 / Email - billdow@outlook.com

My name is Bill Dow, and I’m proud to serve as an RSPA Elite Coach with Wheelchair Certification. Tennis has been a defining part of my life for more than 50 years, and since 2014 I’ve had the privilege of shifting from player to coach—an evolution that has allowed me to share the joy, discipline, and community this sport has given me. I work with both able-bodied and wheelchair athletes at the Robinswood Tennis Center in Bellevue, WA, and each session reminds me of how transformative this game can be. Coaching wheelchair players in particular has expanded my appreciation for the sport, giving me a deeper respect for the resilience, skill, and spirit that tennis inspires.

Outside of tennis, I serve as the Project Management Director, and I lead teams focused on delivering complex initiatives that support our mission of care, research, and education. I’ve been an RSPA Elite Pro for six years, and the organization has been a constant source of inspiration and connection throughout my journey. As I step into the Treasurer role, I’m committed to contributing my professional experience, passion for the sport, and love for this community to help strengthen and grow RSPA. I’m excited to represent our members and support the continued development of programs that make tennis accessible, inclusive, and meaningful for players of all abilities.

SOUTHERN OREGON DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE / David Chun

Phone - 541-933-1808 / Email - chuntennis@msn.com

David is a Certified Elite Tennis Professional, and a Certified Pickleball professional at the Salem Tennis and Swim Club and is the Southern Oregon Representative on the RSPA board.

David is a high-performance coach. He has been coaching for over 20 years in Southern Oregon. He is also a certified licensed Unbeatable Mind coach (mental toughness coach), and he incorporates the UM system into his tennis coaching, and personal life.

Formerly, David proudly served in the United States Air Force.

NORTHERN OREGON DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE #1/ Sidnay Huck

Email - sidnaychuck@gmail.com

My name is Sidnay Huck, and I am an RSPA Certified Tennis Professional with extensive experience working with players of all ages and skill levels. I was immersed in the world of tennis by my parents, who are both RSPA Certified Elite Tennis Professionals, giving me valuable insight into the tennis industry from an early age.

I played tennis at the University of Toledo and later gained collegiate coaching experience as a Graduate Assistant at Georgia Southern University. Prior to moving to Oregon in 2023, I coached at several clubs throughout the Midwest and at Universal Tennis Academy in Georgia, working with athletes ranging from beginners to high-level competitors. 

Since relocating to Oregon, I have worked at Nike, THPRD and recently transitioned to West Hills Racquet and Fitness Club. With a lifelong foundation in tennis and a passion for player development, I strive to make a positive and lasting impact in the tennis community and feel fortunate to continually learn from other experienced coaches and professionals.   

NORTHERN OREGON DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE #2 / Carlos Gomez

Phone: 360-256-1510 / Email: carlostennis23@gmail.com

Carlos has been playing tennis for over 30 years. Growing up in Colombia, he played Junior tournaments and held an amateur ranking top 8 in State. He played tennis at the collegiate level for the University of Medellin while earning a degree in journalism as well as audiovisual communications. 

During his time in Vancouver, Carlos won the NTRP USTA 4.5 ranked Sectionals both in 2020 and 2022, as well as earning the gold ticket to play in the USTA nationals, Carlos was the #1, 4.5 singles tennis player in the area during 2 years and he was ranked 24th in the country. Carlos is a USPTA professional tennis coach and is currently getting his Elite certification. 

Carlos worked as tennis pro in Florida, then he moved to PNW, where he worked for different tennis club’s in the Area including Vancouver Tennis Center (USTA). Since 2022 Carlos is the Director of Raquet Sports at Club Green Meadows. 

Carlos is happy to start this new chapter in his life in USPTA helping all the coaches in the area to reach their goals.

NW WASHINGTON DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE #1/ Chrissie Price

Phone - 206-833-9726 / Email - coachchrissie@gmail.com

Chrissie Price is the RSPA/PNW Board Representative for Northwest Washington and has been a member of the RSPA since 2005. She began her professional teaching career in Atlanta, Georgia, where she served as Director for the Georgia Professional Tennis Association and was a member of the advisory board for the Atlanta Youth Tennis and Education Foundation.

Her career spans coaching and program development in Atlanta, Houston, and London, and she is currently based in Seattle at Tennis Center Sand Point. Chrissie serves as a USTA Cardio Tennis Trainer and RSPA Coach Developer, supporting the advancement of coaching education, program standards, and professional development throughout the region.

She is also actively involved with WCRS (Women Coaching Racket Sports), a community and networking group dedicated to supporting, empowering, and connecting women coaches across racket sports. Through this work, Chrissie contributes to mentorship, leadership development, and the growth of opportunities for women in the industry.

An RSPA Elite Professional, Chrissie was voted Top 5 in the nation for America’s Top Tennis Coach by the Tennis Channel in 2021. She is passionate about strengthening the PNW professional network through collaboration, education, and meaningful in-person engagement.

NW WASHINGTON DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE #2/ Stephanie Koetje

Email - stephaniekoetje@gmail.com

My name is Stephanie Vieira Koetje. I'm an RSPA Elite Professional and Pickleball Certified, and tennis has been a part of my life for more than 30 years. I began coaching in 2012 and have since combined my passion for the sport with a commitment to education and leadership. I hold a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Seattle University, as well as a Master’s and Bachelor’s in Sport Administration from Troy University.

Originally from Brazil, I discovered tennis early on and rose to become the nation’s No. 1 player and South America’s No. 3 in the 14U and 16U. At 18, I came to the United States to compete at the Division I level on a full athletic scholarship, later transitioning into an assistant coaching role while completing my master’s degree.

After graduating in 2012, I moved to New York to coach at a High Performance junior tennis center, working with athletes who went on to successful Division I careers. My drive to keep growing—both on and off the court—eventually led me back to school to pursue my doctorate in Seattle. While studying, I continued coaching full time and joined the Bellevue Club in 2018 as Junior Director.

My passion for tennis and learning continues to inspire me. I’m excited to begin serving as the RSPA PNW Northwest Washington Representative and look forward to contributing my experience, energy, and dedication to help strengthen our teaching community and elevate the RSPA PNW division.

EASTERN WASHINGTON / Sam Rechtin

Phone - 360-701-9202 / Email - sam@wrac.org

My name is Sam Rechtin, and I am the RSPA representative for Eastern Washington. I started my teaching career working as an assistant pro in Sammamish, WA learning from Dusko Andreic before accepting the role of Director of Racquet Sports at the Wenatchee Racquet and Athletic Club in Wenatchee, WA in 2021. My experience is rooted on the court, teaching all ages and levels, but recently I have been going through the reps of developing my off-court skillsets.

A goal of constant improvement is consistent with me joining the RSPA board. I am an active proponent of growing all racquet sports together and feel with proper and adjusted models of operation we can, as an industry, evolve in a way where the sum is more than the parts. I look forward to being part of the board to share my passion for racquet sports as well as learning from everyone I get a chance to work with.

RSPA/PNW Division Web Master/ Alex Santiago

Phone - 425-283-9822 / Email - asmacedo@msn.com

My name is Alex Santiago, I was born in Mexico, migrated to the U.S in 1995 and I became a U.S. Citizen this year. I am an RSPA Professional Level Instructor, certified since July 2002. I have been a part time tennis instructor at the Robinswood Tennis Center in Bellevue, WA since October 2002. I have a full time job as a Senior Software Engineer and I am certified as Agile Scrum Master/Product Owner.

I have been teaching Group and Private lessons to students of all ages and levels. Currently, I teach Beginner and Adv. Beginner youth group lessons on Saturdays; on Tuesday nights I teach Beginners and Adv. Beginner adult group lessons as well as a Senior Drills class. I have always enjoyed applying the knowledge I’ve acquired through the RSPA in my classes and I constantly getting positive feedback for it.

Before the COVID pandemic, I ran a quarterly youth program, known as the Youth Skill Booster Team (YSBT) from 2014 to 2020, which consisted of 8 students ages 8 through 12, identified as advanced in their classes of youth Beginners/Adv. Beginners and joined the program via try out. The class had drills to boost skills in competitive tennis and a mini tournament. Many of the alumnae from that class have grown to become advanced players in the tennis center’s highest competitive teams (varsity and tournament) and some of them have also returned to become volunteer instructors and some even paid Instructors.

I am very passionate about teaching tennis, and I am enjoying the opportunity to help the RSPA PNW Division as the Web Master.

PAST PRESIDENT / Bill Fletcher

Phone - 509-551-4404 / Email - fletcher10s@yahoo.com

My name is Bill Fletcher, I’m the RSPA/PNW’s Past President. I have spent the past 30 years creating comprehensive and competitive tennis programming for all ages -- from nationally competitive juniors through adult USTA national champions. I have worked on the RSPA/PNW board since 2006, serving as its Eastern Washington, and Southern Oregon representative, as well as Regional Vice President and President. I have also served on the USPTA’s national Nominating Committee as its Chair.

For three consecutive years, my program was named one of the Top 50 tennis programs in the nation by the Tennis Industry Association. In 2010, I was named Facility Manger of the Year by RSPA/PNW. For the second time, in 2012, I was named Coach of the Year; I have shared my passion and knowledge of coaching as a head coach at several high schools for over 15 years. I am currently Director/Owner of Salem Tennis and Swim Club, and owner of Serve it Up which provides a spectrum of tennis services.