Allan Overland - Head Pro

As Head Pro, Allan has 30 years experience as an accomplished player and coach. He held a number one ranking in the Pacific Northwest in the Juniors, played for the University of California at Irvine (top 20 NCAA's), and has Men's Open Singles and Doubles titles to his credit. He has coached at some of the finest clubs in the Northwest, and he served as an assistant coach for the University of Washington Men’s tennis team. Allan holds a top rating of Pro 1 from the USPTA, and has been at BETC for 16 years. Email: Allan Phone:253-872-5545 ext. 31

Bill Bartlett

Bill started his tennis career as the number one ranked junior in Hawaii. He was chosen to participate in the National Junior Davis Cup tryouts, where he competed against John McEnroe. Bill played collegiate tennis for UCLA, an NCAA National Championship team, and after played professional tennis. Bill has been a USPTA Level 1 tennis professional since 1985, and has experience teaching tennis to players of all ages and abilities. Email: Bill Phone:253-872-5545 ext. 32

Jim Robison

Jim has been coaching in the Seattle area for over 18 years, and is USPTA Certified. He was a state championship runner-up while playing for Green River Community College, and played #1 singles and doubles at Eastern Washington University in Spokane. He remains an active player on the Open Northwest circuit, having obtained the #1 ranking in Open Mixed doubles for the year 2000 and #9 ranking in 35's singles in 2001. Jim has coached both team and individual state champions at the high school and collegiate level. Jim teaches private and group lessons and enjoys working with juniors and adults of all skill levels. Email: Jim Phone:253-872-5545 ext. 33

Ingrid Bakke

Ingrid grew up playing tennis here at BETC, where she honed her skills to become one of the best players in the Northwest. She was ranked as high as #3 in the Northwest in the 18 and under girls division. Ingrid went on to play at Montana State University, and in her senior year she made second team all conference. For 2001, she was ranked #3 in the Northwest Women's Open Singles division. A knowledgeable and personable instructor, Ingrid had coached for 5 years at the Kent Swim and Tennis Club. She is also USPTA Certified. Email: Ingrid Phone:206-713-1277

JJ Jackson

In October 2004, BETC was very pleased to bring aboard JJ to the BETC teaching staff. His incredible playing background is highlighted by #1 rankings in the nation in both singles and doubles in the boys 14 and 16 and under divisions. He then went on to be ranked #1 in the world in the boys 18 and under doubles division, and top 10 in singles. And on the pro tour, he achieved a world ranking of 490 in singles and doubles. Before coming to BETC, JJ taught at the Chapel Hill Tennis Club in North Carolina. He is now available for lessons, so check out his schedule at the front desk. Email: JJ Phone:253-872-5545 ext. 36

Chris Rice

BETC was very pleased to add Chris to our experienced staff in January, 2012. Chris has enjoyed tremendous success as a player and coach. His playing highlights include a top five singles ranking in the PNW in the 16 and 18 & under divisions, and # 1 in doubles. He held a national junior ranking in the 18's, and won two Washington State 4A singles championships as a student at Decatur High School. Chris went on to play # 1 in both singles and doubles for three years at Portland State University,where he achieved first team all conference honors. He was named team captain, and was voted team MVP all three years. As a coach, Chris spent several years at the Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club, and most recently, Bally's Tennis Club in Federal Way, where he worked with many of the top Jr. players in the PNW. Chris Phone:253-872-5545 at the club or 253-335-9626