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
Robert Fernandez Bucheli,
Senior Contributor
Rob, a Freeport, NY native, began his tennis journey at 11, earning top rankings and scholarships. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Rochester.
As a USPTA Elite Certified Tennis Pro and USPTA Certified Pickleball Instructor, Rob shares his expertise in both sports.
In 2010, he founded "Tennis World," a renowned NYC tennis instruction hub, and in 2011, he ventured into hospitality with "Mountain Views Inn" in Ecuador.
In 2020, he launched "High Traffic Sales," a healthcare-focused digital marketing agency.
In 2023, he pioneered Ecuador's first official pickleball courts at La Palma Polo Club, with plans for pickleball courts in the Galapagos Islands.
Rob currently helps organize pickleball retreats led by MLP Pros. He has also organized an online pickleball mastermind with top pros and support staff to help the pickleballer improve with the right blueprint for success.
Rob's journey reflects a relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation with the love of pickleball.