Court Instructors

Director of Athletics Jay Berger leads Ibis’s highly regarded tennis and racquet sports program. Jay is a former tour professional and Davis Cup competitor who reached World No. 7 and won matches against Jimmy Connors, Pete Sampras, Boris Becker, and Mats Wilander. Before joining Ibis in 2017, Jay spent 15 years with the United States Tennis Association, including nine as Head of Men’s Tennis. He coached at the 2008, 2012, and 2016 Olympic Games, helping his teams earn six medals, and coached the U.S. Davis Cup team for 13 years.

Jay’s distinguished career includes being named U.S. Olympic Committee Sportsman of the Year in 1985 and Big East Coach of the Year in 2000 and 2001. His accomplishments have earned him induction into the Florida Tennis Hall of Fame, Greater Miami-Dade Hall of Fame, National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, ITA Men’s Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame, and Clemson Athletic Hall of Fame, recognition befitting a player, coach, and leader who has shaped athletes at every level for more than 25 years. Athletic excellence runs in the family: Jay’s son, Daniel Berger, is a highly accomplished professional on the PGA Tour.

Tobias Clemens built an accomplished playing career at UCLA, where he earned a No. 1 singles ranking and recorded 119 career singles victories—the second-highest total in program history. He went on to compete on the ATP Professional Tour, reaching a career-high singles ranking of No. 191 and advancing to the quarterfinals in Metz in 2006, where he faced eventual World No. 1 Novak Djokovic.

His coaching career spans the professional, collegiate, and international levels, including serving as traveling coach for former World No. 3 Nikolay Davydenko and Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach at Southern Methodist University. Tobias has also held multiple leadership positions at the Weymouth Club across adult, team, and high-performance junior tennis. He has served as Director of Tennis at Centro Promotor in Miraflores, Peru, bringing a distinctly global perspective to player development and instruction.

Regina Goldberg brings elite competitive experience to pickleball instruction, having competed on the APP and PPA tours and in Major League Pickleball (MLP). She reached No. 4 on the APP Tour and No. 17 in the World Pickleball Rankings, giving her firsthand insight into the skills, strategy, and mental resilience required at the game’s highest levels.

Beyond competition, Regina has helped advance the sport through LevelUp Pickleball and the Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR), leading training camps and certifying coaches. Today, she brings that expertise to personalized instruction, helping players sharpen their skills, strengthen their competitive mindset, and enjoy the game at every level.

Josh Sturgis played collegiate tennis at Belhaven University, helping the program earn its first NAIA national ranking in 15 years and earning NAIA Player of the Week honors twice. A certified USPTA teaching professional, he has taught at Ibis for more than 12 years, with a particular focus on junior programs and youth player development.

Committed to advancing both his expertise and the sport, Josh regularly attends USPTA State and World Conferences and serves as USPTA District President for West Palm Beach and a member of the Under 30 USPTA Marketing Committee. His enthusiasm for teaching helps players of all ages and abilities build their skills, confidence, and enjoyment of the game.

Ulises Blanch is a former American professional tennis player who rose to No. 2 in the ITF Junior World Rankings and reached the semifinals at Junior Wimbledon. As a professional, he achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of No. 236, captured multiple Futures and Challenger titles, competed in 12 Grand Slam events across the junior and professional circuits, and earned victories over ATP standouts Casper Ruud, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Alex de Minaur.

Ulises further developed his game at the renowned Ferrero Tennis Academy, where he served as a hitting partner for world-class players including Carlos Alcaraz and Pablo Carreño Busta. His international experience and success at the highest levels of competition now inform his approach to player development, bringing exceptional insight and expertise to the Ibis tennis program.

Originally from New York, Danny Kerznerman brings over 12 years of coaching experience to the Ibis tennis program. As a junior, he ranked among the Top 5 nationally in every age division and reached the Top 40 in the ITF Junior World Rankings before competing collegiately at Alabama and UCF.

A team captain at both Alabama and UCF, Danny pairs high-level competitive experience with proven leadership on the court. Specializing in strategy and footwork, he helps players at every level sharpen their movement, make smarter decisions, and elevate their overall game.

Jordi Arconada brings elite playing and coaching experience to the Ibis tennis program. As a junior, he reached No. 40 in the world before becoming a two-time SEC Team Champion at Texas A&M, where he ranked among the nation’s Top 10 and helped lead the team to the NCAA Final Four. He later competed on the ATP Tour, reaching a career-high ranking of No. 400 and capturing multiple Futures titles.

Jordi went on to coach at the highest levels of professional tennis, most notably with Frances Tiafoe. During their time together, Tiafoe captured three ATP titles, reached a career-high World No. 10 ranking, advanced to two US Open semifinals, and reached the Cincinnati Masters 1000 final, an experience Jordi now brings to developing and inspiring players at Ibis.

Gio Morelli is a nationally ranked pickleball player known for her dynamic style, positive mindset, and passion for growing the sport. A former tennis player, she quickly rose through the pickleball ranks, winning multiple tournaments and competing at the highest levels nationwide. Gio brings her expertise, energy, and competitive experience to every court she coaches.

Reilly Opelka is an American professional tennis player known for one of the game’s most formidable serves. The 6'11" ATP Tour standout turned professional in 2015, has captured multiple ATP singles titles, reached a career-high World No. 17 ranking, and earned a notable 2025 victory over Novak Djokovic in Brisbane.

Reilly regularly trains at Ibis with Director of Athletics Jay Berger, giving Members an up-close look at world-class tennis in action. A favorite among the Ibis community, he also hosts annual Member clinics, sharing his experience and insight from competing at the sport’s highest level.