Brian Cory, Director of Tennis
Northern California’s finest tennis director is making CVAC’s tennis program rock. Whether you’re a beginner or an aspiring 5.0 tennis player, Brian Cory has a blueprint for success. As a competing pro, Brian is ranked #1 in the nation for Men’s 35 Doubles, #4 in the Nor Cal Men’s Open Doubles, and is a USPTA 1 certified pro. After years at Meadowbrook, Los Gatos Swim and Racquet Club, and Pasadera Country Club, Brian is creating his dream tennis program at CVAC.

Chris Kretchmer, Tennis Professional
Chris has 23 years experience teaching and managing tennis at seven major hotels, country clubs and resorts from the sands of Saudi Arabia to the South Pacific. He is certified P1 by both the USTA and PTR, and formally trained with Peter Burwash International (PBI). Chris has successfully produced and coached numerous NCAA Division I athletes, national champions, and players of 36 different nationalities, including royalty, ambassadors, and the kings of industry.

David Watson, Tennis Professional
David, certified by the USTA since 2000, has been at CVAC for almost four years. David moved to the Monterey Peninsula after graduating from the University of Kansas in 1998. Prior to arriving at CVAC, David worked at the Mission Ranch Tennis Club. David’s passion for tennis really shines through when on the court with kids of all ages and enjoys working with the Ladies Interclub and USTA teams as well.

Heather Shelby, Tennis Professional
Grew up playing tennis in Southern California, and later played #1 and #2 singles and doubles for the United States Air Force Academy. Heather became the Team Captain at the Academy and upon graduation was selected to remain as the Assistant Coach of the Women’s Tennis Team. With eight years of teaching and coaching all levels, Heather understands how to improve anyone’s game.

Corleen Kretchmer, Tennis Concierge
After playing varsity tennis for CSU, Chico, Corleen has traveled the tennis world as teacher, manager, and pro shop owner, working at some of the world’s finest resort hotels and clubs from Hawaii to Saudi Arabia. Her travels have included the San Diego Intercontinental hotel, the Miami Lakes Inn and Country Club, The Royal Lahaina on Maui, and Rolling Hills Club in Marin. She has been at the Carmel Valley Athletic Club for the past eight years.