“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 enjoy the relationships that I build with the people I work with on the tennis court. Seeing them succeed is a satisfying feeling.”

• USPTA professional
• USRSA certified stringer
• University of Wisconsin–LaCrosse
• University of Wisconsin–LaCrosse Tennis Team, All-Conference
• Plays USTA League Mixed Doubles, National Qualifier
• Coaches his son Sam in USTA competition

Email Dave Wolden
952-939-8377

“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 andRoger 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

“I coach tennis to give back to the sport that has given so much to me; both on and off the court. I have met incredible people and created lasting memories through tennis. Having the opportunity to positively shape the game and personal development of others is highly rewarding.”

• Bachelor of Arts in economics from Carleton College
• Played for Carleton College
• Top tanked junior player in USTA Northern
• Teaching tennis since 2013
• Favorite part of playing tennis: The competition
• Enjoys hiking national park trails, reading and being active

“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 love the game and want to share my passion with others.”

• Previous Williston WCT player and current Williston ACE player
• Varsity player for Minnetonka High School boys tennis
• 2021 All-Conference
• Like to fish, golf and play hockey
• Tennis racquet stringer
• Favorite player: Dominic Thiem

“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 to make sure I introduce and encourage as many people as I can to the greatest sport of a lifetime!”

• Graduate of University of St. Thomas
• USPTR certified professional
• High school coach for St Paul Academy (boys) and Hill Murray (girls)
• St Paul Urban and Mid Town Athletic Club professional
• Tennis director for Mount Prospect Park District
• Favorite player: Martina Navratilova
• Enjoys watching horse races as he is a part owner

“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’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 & mixed doubles

“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