Meet Our Coaches

Roberto Borgatti
Executive Director, Golf

Gylton Da Matta
Executive Director, Volleyball

John Eagleton
Executive Director, Tennis

Jane Forman
Tennis Coach

Lizl Kotz
Contributor

Mark Kovacs
Senior Contributor

Joy Macci
Senior Contributor

Harvey Newton
Fmr. Executive Director, Weightlifting

Bill Patton
Contributor

Jeff Salzenstein
Tennis Coach

Mark Strickland
Executive Director, Basketball

Roy Wegerle
Executive Director, Soccer

Damon Valentino,
SeniorContributor
Damon Valentino is the Founder and Director of Performance, Side Street Coaching. Damon is a former Division 1 tennis player at Michigan State University. He holds a Master's in Sports & Performance Psychology.
He is globally renowned as a high-performance coach and facilitator working with: US Paralympic athletes, Division 1 student-athletes, First Responders (law enforcement, fire, EMS, physicians/nurses), government agencies, leaders & executives, teams, coaches, and parents.
Damon brings models and methods that high-intensity performance has practiced and developed over the decades to anyone who wants to bring out the best in themselves or those they support.
He believes in today’s world, many are confronted with unprecedented high intensity, overwhelm, burnout, isolation, and feelings of helplessness, which makes performing optimally challenging.
He holds certifications in flow training and executive coaching.