Our Team

We are extremely proud of our coaches and staff at Eagle Fustar Tennis Academy! Our coaches bring playing and coaching experience from all over the world such as Serbia, Germany, Poland, Russia, Venezuela and Iran. Our coaches create an electrifying atmosphere that inspires players on the court and beyond to reach their full potential. We try not only to create better tennis players but better student athletes by insisting good values and habits such as team work, visualizing success, leadership, preparation, consistent improvement, extreme effort, and the ability to stretch yourself both mentally and physically. When working on an individual basis, students will get the one on one attention that is extremely important with regard to stroke production. Students will receive expert advice on technical aspects of every stroke and tactical knowledge from former collegiate players and world ranked tennis professionals. Lessons are available to any age or level of player.

Meet the Founders

Brian Eagle

Owner/Co-Founder

Brian Eagle is the Operations Manager and co-founder of the Eagle Fustar Tennis Academy. Eagle was a highly ranked National and Northern California junior, who then had a very successful collegiate career at UC Berkeley. In his junior and senior collegiate seasons at Cal, Eagle played #1 and #2 singles and #1 doubles, achieving high rankings of #34 in singles and #19 in doubles. He then played professionally on the ATP Tour for 4 years. In that time, he won 7 professional doubles titles in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. He also traveled in Asia and spent considerable time in Europe where he had the honor of playing professional club tennis in Germany. Brian is the force behind Eagle Fustar’s High Performance Program. One of his primary passions is working closely with highly motivated / skilled players and helping them with the college pathway; Brian has worked individually with dozens of players that went on to top athletic and academic universities including Stanford’s #1 Michaela Gordon, as well as players who have gone on to attend MIT, UCSD, UCD, Penn, Boston College, UW, Carnegie Mellon and Amherst.

Nick Fustar

Owner/Co-Founder

Nick Fustar is the General Manager and co-founder of the Eagle Fustar Tennis Academy. Prior to starting the Academy, after a stellar junior career in Norcal and Nationally, Fustar had a successful college career at Fresno State, playing #1 singles and doubles his senior year, while achieving a National ranking of #70 singles and #23 doubles. Fustar was also an ATP world ranked player who traveled extensively through Europe and South America. Nick has coached several professional players while also serving as their world-wide traveling coach. He has developed many of Eagle Fustar’s top National and ITF juniors that went on to attend top ranked universities, win National Championships, then played on the ATP or WTA tour. Nick architects and oversees Eagle Fustar’s Full Time Program and the development plans of its players. As General Manager, Fustar oversees the business direction and strategic partnerships of the Academy, which includes a strong alliance and working relationship with the USTA, their leadership, and National Coaches.

Meet the Coaches

Austin Andres

Director of Operations, EF San Francisco

Austin's Bio

Austin Andres just completed his successful D1 collegiate career at UC Riverside where he was playing #2 singles and #1 doubles while leading the team as captain for three years. Prior to college, Austin was a top ranked Norcal and national player, and one of the original students of the Eagle Fustar program, making him an expert of our teaching structure and philosophy. As a player, Austin has always been a role model for his on court attitude and work ethic. As both a player and a coach, Austin brings great passion and enthusiasm for tennis to the court everyday. Austin has been coaching part time with Eagle Fustar during his four years of college and now that he has graduated with a B. A. in Sociology from UC Riverside, has joined Eagle Fustar full time. He is also working towards his MBA at USF as well as PTR certification. Austin will be highly involved in all of Eagle Fustar’s daily programs including High Performance, Advanced, Champs, and private lessons. He is excited to be developing players and help them navigate the junior system en route to college play. Private Lesson Rate: Please contact Austin at austinaandres@gmail.com for rate and availability.

Ryan Hudelson

Director: Summer Camps Lead Coach: Full Time, Combo, HP, CPC

Ryan's Bio

Ryan Hudelson is from Little Rock, Arkansas and grew up playing junior tennis throughout the southern U.S. Ryan began playing tennis when he was 9 years old and moved to Florida at age 15 to begin intensive training in Florida with Todd Widom. Ryan’s perseverance both on and off the court have led to a successful career as a tennis player. As a junior, Ryan was ranked #1 in the state of Arkansas in the 14’s, 16’s, and 18’s. Hudelson earned a top ten ranking in the South and a top 75 in the nation for 18’s. He was awarded the Herschel Friday Outstanding Junior Award in the state of Arkansas.

In 2013 while playing for Tyler JC in Tyler, Texas, his team won the NJCAA National Championship, and he was named a JUCO All-American for both singles and doubles play. He went on to earn All-American status in singles the following year. In his second year, Ryan accumulated over 50 wins, while reaching his highest singles ranking of #25 and highest doubles ranking of #12, before transferring to Keiser University, earning a degree in Sports Management.
Ryan has a hard working attitude and gives all he has to meet his goals. He is a favorite with Eagle Fustar players because of his positive and enthusiastic on court attitude. Ryan is the head of our Pre-Core Program and enjoys working with our youngest players, developing both their fundamental skills and a passion for the game. He is also heavily involved across all EF programs including High Performance and Core Performance clinics. Outside of tennis, Ryan enjoys playing golf, traveling, and spending time with family. Please contact Ryan directly for his private lesson availability and rate.

Petar Racic

Tennis Professional

Petar's Bio

Petar Racic is a highly experienced tennis coach with over 30 years of coaching experience. Originally from Serbia, Petar began his coaching career after being certified by the Serbian Tennis Federation in 1993. He has since developed numerous top juniors and NCAA Division I players in his home country. In 2004, Petar moved to the United States to continue his coaching career at Weil Tennis Academy, where he worked as a Head Coach and Summer Camp Director. During his time there, he had the opportunity to work with nationally and internationally ranked juniors from all over the world.

Petar was one of the pioneers of tennis analytics, having founded Game Smart Tennis. Through this venture, he developed new methods of analyzing and interpreting data from tennis matches and used this information to improve his coaching techniques. Game Smart Tennis offered video on demand services at some of the biggest junior tournaments in the country. This service allowed players, coaches, and parents to access high-quality video footage of matches, providing an invaluable tool for analyzing and improving their game. Petar’s commitment to advancing the sport of tennis through technology and innovation is a testament to his dedication to his craft.

Today, Petar brings his wealth of knowledge and energy to Eagle Fustar, where he is involved in all of their programs as a Lead Coach. He runs their CPC, Pre-HP, HP, Combo, Elite, and Full Time levels. Petar’s coaching philosophy is centered around developing individual game styles and sets of skills for each player, providing a strong foundation for their game. His approach is tailored to each player’s unique abilities and needs, and his dedication to his students has earned him a reputation as a highly effective and motivational coach.

Mohammad Jafari

Tennis Professional

Mohammad's Bio

Mohammad Jafari is from Iran and has been working with Eagle Fustar since 2008. He directs our Core Performance Program (CPC) and offers private lessons. At CPC, Coach Mohammad focuses on proper technique while combining his philosophy of discipline & hard work to create an environment that encourages players to reach their highest potential. Please contact Mohammad at tommad76@yahoo.com for rate and availability.

Tony Yang

Tennis Professional

Tony's Bio

Tony Yang is a High Performance Coach at Eagle Fustar Tennis. Since the Academy’s inception in 2003, Tony has helped produce numerous nationally & sectionally ranked players and was recently invited to attend the USTA High Performance Coaching Program. In addition to his coaching, Tony also heads up two key programs: Video Production & Analysis and the RTC ( Regional Training Center ) camps held at the Santa Clara University campus. Along with coach John Togasaki, Tony utilizes Dartfish software technology to help analyze stroke production for our Fulltime program as well as some of our highly nationally ranked players. Tony and John are also are in charge of the College Recruiting Video service, which has enabled many of our players to get noticed by college coaches during the recruiting process. Tony has also served as a member of USTA Norcal’s Coaching Commission. Tony played college tennis at UC Berkeley, where he and Brian Eagle were teammates. Tony played professionally briefly after his college career and trained with the Taiwan national team before obtaining his MBA at Willamette University, where he served as the Volunteer Assistant Coach. Tony has continued to stay in tournament shape and was the #1 ranked Norcal player in 2008 in both the 30s and 35s. He also took 5th place in the 2008 National Grass Courts 30s held at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. Private Lesson Rate: Contact Katy for rate and availability.

Zack Schwenning

Tennis Professional

Zack's Bio

Zack Schwenning, a native of Barberton, Ohio, brings an impressive background and unwavering passion for tennis to Eagle Fustar. Zack had a standout collegiate career at Heidelberg University and built a strong foundation for his future in tennis. After graduating, Zack pursued his USPTA certification and launched his coaching career. In Columbus, Ohio, he gained invaluable experience over five years, working alongside USTA high-performance coaches and training some of the nation’s top junior players.

In 2019, Zack joined the University of Michigan Women’s Tennis Team as an assistant coach. During his time there, Zack played a pivotal role in the team’s success. Under his guidance, players elevated their performance, leading to multiple Big Ten titles and deep runs in both the NCAA tournament and ITA Indoor Championships. Zack’s ability to foster growth and resilience in his players became a hallmark of his coaching career at Michigan.

In addition to his role at the university, Zack continued to coach elite junior players at an academy, serving as a traveling coach. With over a decade of coaching experience, Zack is deeply committed to helping driven athletes elevate their game. With Eagle Fustar, Zack will be working with a variety of programs, ranging from Full Time, Combo, and High performance, as well as being a Lead Coach at our Menlo location. Outside of tennis, he is passionate about fitness and nutrition, and enjoys spending his free time hiking, playing sports, and hanging out with his amazing dogs.

Josiah Brejda

Tennis Professional

Josiah's Bio

Josiah is a tennis coach that also brings strong educational background and expertise in strength and conditioning. He developed a deep passion for athletics during his upbringing, engaging in many sports, until discovering his love for tennis. Hailing from the Midwest, he pursued his education at Midland University in Fremont, Nebraska, graduating with a degree in Exercise Science complemented by minors in Coaching and Nutrition. During his time at Midland, Josiah excelled academically while playing for the Men’s Tennis team, aiding them in winning their conference championship for four consecutive years, His time at Midland was incredibly rewarding and helped shape his approach to coaching.

With his strong sports oriented education, Josiah is committed to unlocking the physical potential of each player, blending personalized training regimens with tennis-specific coaching methodologies to facilitate their journey towards success. His adaptable approach caters to individuals of all ages and skill levels, ensuring tailored guidance for optimal development.

Beyond his dedication to tennis, Josiah’s interests extend to exploring National Parks and hiking, with a strong admiration for California’s iconic grizzly bear. Josiah is also quite an avid bowler and has a keen interest in all things computers.

Rudy

Tennis Professional

Rudy's Bio

Rudy Abitago Jr is a USPTA Certified Professional/High Performance coach from San Jose, CA with over 10 years of coaching experience. His passion is to provide players of all levels a positive pathway in life using tennis as a platform for success. He’s competed in the juniors, high school, and collegiate level playing #1 & #2 singles/doubles for Mission College in Santa Clara, CA. After a competition ending injury, Rudy decided to shift his focus to coaching, focusing on 10 and under tennis & high performance junior development. He has coached players from the developmental stages all the way up to the collegiate level and has had players compete at the most prestigious junior tournaments in the world such as Kalamazoo, Easter Bowl, and the Orange Bowl. Rudy has taught at world class academies within Northern California as well as the Intermountian Section and is also a U30 representative for the USTA. He was previously a Team Bryan coach for the NJTL Excellence Team which provides opportunities for underserved youth and is currently the Assistant Coach for Menlo College in Atherton, CA. When not on the tennis court, Rudy loves music, hiking and other outdoor adventures with his dogs. Rudy is excited to bring the passion and knowledge of the game to the next generation of players here at Eagle Fustar Tennis Academy.

Josh Smith

Tennis Professional

Josh's Bio

Coach Josh began playing tennis in his home country of Australia at the age of 6, quickly advancing as a junior to compete at both state and national levels in Australia. He excelled in the Under-14, Under-16, and Under-18 divisions, earning a spot on the prestigious All-Australian Merit Team during his senior year of high school.

At 16, Josh expanded his tennis career internationally, competing across Europe, winning several open men’s tournaments and participating in ATP Futures and Challenger events. Additionally, he played club tennis in France from 2002 to 2003.

Since 2004, Coach Josh has dedicated himself to coaching, with experience spanning Australia, the Middle East, and numerous locations across the United States. He has played a vital role in the development and success of high-level juniors and tour-level players, including serving as a designated hitting partner for several top-100 WTA players. His guidance has also helped many athletes earn tennis scholarships at universities across the U.S.

In his free time, Josh enjoys golfing, traveling, and cooking at home.

Don't Be Shy. Get In Touch.

If you are interested in private lessons from one of our coaches, call or email Katy at (408) 242-5559 or katy@eaglefustar.com and we will get back to you as soon as we can!

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