“There is nothing I’d rather be doing than teaching tennis! It is so rewarding to see my students have fun, learn and develop as players. It’s a great venue for me to share my passion and love for the game.”

• USPTA Professional 
• Net Generation Ambassador and Trainer
• Trinity University, San Antonio, TX
• USTA Player Development Committee Member
• Coach USTA Team Northern, Team USA and EDC camps
• Competed on WTA tour, played in all four Grand Slams, achieved a world ranking of #70 (singles) and #80 (doubles)
• Loves watching her two kids play tennis, and go biking and walking

Email Felicia Raschiatore
952-939-8368

“I teach tennis because the sport has given me so much and it's a way to give back.”

• Armstrong High School JV Boys and Girls Tennis Teams Coach
• 2016 USTA National Coaches Day Nominee
• University of Minnesota –Twin Cities
• Volunteer for USTA Northern
• Instructor at Williston since 2006
• Fluent in Russian

Email Boris Gonikman

“I’ve always loved to play tennis. It's very fun to teach people the game and watch them improve over time.”

• USPTR professional
• JV coach for boys & girls at Armstrong High School
• Varsity player at Minnetonka High School
• Normandale Community College
• Minnetonka Community Education instructor
• Instructor at Williston since 2011
• Plays USTA League men’s and mixed doubles

Email Zach Bastiansen

“Whether it’s a new player to the game or an experienced player looking to add a new dimension to their arsenal, helping people “catch the bug," reminds me of what it was like when I caught the bug."

• Graduate Indiana University, Bloomington – Kelly School of Business
• Canadian Davis Cup player, ATP tour, Big 10 Singles Champion, Canadian National Jr and Under 21 Champion
• 35 years of teaching tennis, college coach and director of Indianapolis Tennis Center
• Coaching youth sports while raising a son and daughter who are a professional baseball player and an elite volleyball player
• Favorite players: Rod Laver and Roger Federer

“I teach tennis because I love to see players grow, learn, and have fun on the tennis court.”

• Marketing degree from Hastings College
• College Conference Player of the Year (2019)
• NAIA Nationals participant (2018)
• Minnesota State High School Doubles Champion (2015 and 2016)
• Instructor at Williston since 2016
• Chanhassen community tennis instructor: 2014-present

“I love the variety of players, levels and personalities. My mission is to help every player reach their goal by going beyond what they believe is possible.”

• USPTR professional
• Gustavus Adolphus College
• Instructor at Williston since 2004
• Director of Tennis for Carlson Tennis
• Previous coach for USTA Boys 14 & 16 Zonal’s

“Every tennis player is on a journey no matter what level and ability. I give 100 % to all my students and the best part of the game is growing the community that surrounds it.”

• USPTA Professional
• BA Fine Art/University of Minnesota
• USTA Northern Tennis in the Parks Instructor; 2020-2023
• Tennis Pro – St Petersburg Tennis Center
• Loves to play USTA League tennis & tournaments
• Skiing, musician & fluent in Croatian
• Loves tennis!

“I teach tennis because it is fun and there is potential to excite people about tennis. I truly enjoy tennis; watching, playing and teaching!”

• USPTA professional/USPTA cardio instructor
• Varsity coach girls tennis Eden Prairie High School
• Humboldt Institute and Hennepin Tech College
• Instructor at Williston since 2004
• USTA 4.5 player, national participant
• Certified computer programmer and plays the flute

“I love the sport so much, I want to see others learn to enjoy it also.”

• Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education - Bemidji State University
• Began playing tennis at age 5 and fell in love with it
• Plays USTA League Tennis
• Mom of 2 boys that also play tennis
• Loves being outside hiking, biking & traveling, also enjoys reading & cooking

“I like to see the improvement in skills as well as personal character. I also like teaching a variety of ages from 4 years old to seniors!”

• Varsity coach for boys & girls at Chanhassen High School
• Director of Chanhassen summer program
• Mankato State University
• USPTA professional
• Member/National Federation of High School Coaches
• Instructor at Williston since 2007

“It is rewarding to see kids come back because they have fun and are eager and enthusiastic to learn, work and improve. I am in the process of learning ASL so I can teach tennis to the deaf in the future!”

• USPTA professional
• Metropolitan State University
• Competes in USTA doubles and singles leagues
• Instructor at Williston since 2013
• Plays piano, is a photographer and daughter Olivia plays

“I have always wanted a job that would be related to tennis as I love teaching and enjoy working with kids!”

• Started playing tennis at age 6
• Varsity player for Benilde-Saint Margaret freshman and sophomore year
• Love singing, ceramics, playing ping pong and has a black belt in tae kwon do
• Favorite player: Rafa Nadal as he is humble and never gives up

“I teach tennis because it’s genuinely the one thing in this world I love, and I want to share that passion with the people I teach.”

• Varsity player Wayzata High School team state champions
• Player and captain for University of North Dakota
• Bachelors degree from University of North Dakota
• Instructor Wayzata High School tennis camps
• Plays USTA 4.5 Men’s League, sections champions

“I teach tennis because I want to inspire the next generation of players to love it as much as I do.”

• Junior Varsity player for Minnetonka HS Girl tennis
• Player in Williston’s tennis program for 4 years.
• Loves the competitive aspect of tennis
• Enjoys to reading, drawing and spending time with friends in spare time.

“I think I have a good grasp of the mechanics of tennis and am able to communicate that to students of tennis at all ages.”

• BS ( Human Physiology) MSc (Membrane Biochemistry) McGill University
• USTA Recreational Coach
• Tennis Canada Level 1 Instructor & Coach
• Ontario Racquet Club, Cliff Drysdale Tennis, Calgary YMCA Tennis coach & Instructor
• USTA Men’s 4.5 League/California
• Loves to bake, ski ( previous ski instructor) play piano, banjo, guitar and sing
• Biotechnology scientist developing genetic tests for diseases

“I want younger players to enjoy tennis as much as I have. A big part of my love of tennis has come from all of the great coaching at Williston, so I’m excited to bring that same energy to new players.”

• Williston WCT & Davis Cup player
• Minnetonka High school Varsity
• I love the competitive nature of tennis and the mental & strategic aspect of tennis.
• Enjoys running, hiking skiing & being active outdoors

“I love to be around the sport and help others reach their goals and enjoy the sport!”

• Graduate of Luther College
• USPTA Professional
• Tennis Professional John & Fay Menard Tennis Center
• Coach for Tennis & Life Camps Gustavus
• Top ranked junior player and played at Lither College 4 years
• Love to fish and golf
• Favorite aspect of tennis is the opportunity to compete!

“I love the sport and want everyone to experience how much fun it is as well as help others to get their game to the next level.”

• RSPA Professional
• Certified USTA Official
• BA Business Administration
• Coaches boys & girls high school tennis teams
• Instructor for Fred Wells, ICT, SPUT Minneapolis Parks Board & Medina Country Club
• Played HS tennis , college tennis and USTA Leagues
• Loves, biking, pickle ball

“My entire family plays tennis and it’s shown me the great community that tennis provide. I enjoy sharing my passion and experiences to those aspiring to play competitively, or simply for fun.”

• Graduate Luther College, BA Psychology
• Played 4 years as a starter at Luther, USTA 4.5 rating
• All Conference Singles & Doubles
• MN State Doubles AA Quarterfinalist, USTA Northern Zonals team & National Open player
• Loves to compete and problem solve on court to win!
• Taught for Nike Tennis Camps, City of Plymouth, Lessons & Flower Mound HS Tennis Camps
• Loves golfing, Biking hiking with his wife and dog

"Coaching tennis is both challenging and rewarding, every player is different. Meeting and exceeding their expectations to become better players and athletes is my goal"

• USPTA Professional - Sanchez-Casal Academy Certified
• Bollettieri Tennis Academy coach
• Coached Hopkins H.S. boys varsity tennis University of Minnesota
• Instructor at Williston since 2004
• Avid hockey player, skier, swimmer and can always be seen with Maverick, Gershwin & Snowbear...his dogs

“I teach tennis because it’s my passion and the game has shaped who I am; it has taught me discipline, patience and resilience. Coaching allows me to share that with others, help them unlock their potential and inspire confidence on and off the court.”

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering – Columbia
• Played Division 1 college tennis
• Junior and adult player in Columbia and played National circuits
• Coaching since 2020
• Committed to fitness and a healthy lifestyle
• Plays tennis & competes regularly