Eric Dobsha Tennis
Developing Tampa’s Tennis Players with Purpose & Progress
THE EDT TEAM
The EDT team is made up of dedicated professionals who share a commitment to player development, family experience, and long-term growth. Our coaches work collaboratively across programs and locations to create consistent, high-quality training environments where players feel supported, challenged, and motivated. By putting people first and maintaining clear standards, the EDT team helps players grow not only as tennis players, but as confident, capable individuals.
Eric Dobsha
Owner & Founder
Eric is recognized across the country not only for the coolest shirts in the industry, but also for coaching professional players at the highest levels of the sport. His true passion is making tennis a game that everyone can enjoy, whether they are pursuing high performance or simply playing recreationally. No matter the reason you step on court, Eric is committed to creating an inviting and welcoming environment for all.
Fun Fact
Eric is a HUGE music fan. He goes to concerts of all genres as much as possible!
Favorite Coaching Topics
Grips and the mental side of tennis
Sukhwa Young
Owner
Sukhwa is widely known in the tennis industry for competing at the highest levels of the sport, with wins and losses against some of the game’s biggest stars. He lives by the principle “service above self” and is consistently focused on helping others in every aspect of his life. His love for the journey and the process has shaped him into a highly competent individual across a wide range of areas.
Fun Fact
While traveling with our ITF players, Sukhwa enjoys learning card tricks!
Favorite Coaching Topics
Tactical breakdown and mental
David Kuhlman
Director
Van Dyke Farms
Originally from Ohio, David grew up playing tennis, soccer, golf, baseball, and basketball, giving him a well-rounded athletic background. He frequently uses relatable analogies to help students better understand tennis techniques and strategy. David prioritizes player growth both on and off the court and loves seeing his students discover a genuine passion for the game.
Fun Fact
"It's a fact that I'm funny!" -Coach David
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Favorite Coaching Topics
Serves
Chris Le-Bert
Director
Hunter's Green
Born in Miami, Chris brings a lifelong love of tennis and years of international experience to the court, helping players learn the game in a way that feels approachable and encouraging. He has coached juniors of all ages and abilities, including wheelchair athletes, and is known for building strong relationships with both players and parents through clear communication and genuine care. Fluent in English and Spanish, Chris creates a supportive environment where kids feel confident, motivated, and excited to grow—both as players and people.
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Fun Fact
Chris has visited over 30 countries while traveling as a player or coach!
Favorite Coaching Topics
Movement and Agility​
Mitchell Pritchard
Head Pro
Van Dyke Farms
Mitchell’s parents have their own tennis academy in Australia, therefore he has been surrounded by tennis from a young age. He enjoys seeing the kids he coaches grow and learn both as players and as people. Off the court he is a big music lover and also enjoys reading.
Fun Fact
Mitchell's favorite band is Turnpike Troubadours and his favorite book series is the Lord of the Rings
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Favorite Coaching Topics
Patterns and Point Construction
Pedro Di Carli
Head Pro Junior Performance
Brandon
Pedro De Carli is a Brazilian, born in the countryside of São Paulo, who grew up surrounded by physical activities and sports. Throughout his childhood and teenage years, he practiced several disciplines such as judo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, soccer, swimming, volleyball, and beach sports.
Fun Fact
He is also a musician and singer, who is deeply passionate about music and has performed in live bars and restaurants in Brazil as a hobby!
Favorite coaching topics
Baseline shots and consistency
Zach Palko
Director
Brandon
Zach Palko brings a strong collegiate background to the court, having served as an assistant coach at the college level. Beyond tennis, he enjoys golfing, fishing, and spending quality time with his family, which shapes his balanced and approachable coaching style. Zach is passionate about helping players grow both on and off the court while creating a positive, supportive environment for everyone he works with.
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Fun Fact
​During his junior tournament travels, Zach and his dad would plan fishing stops for the ride home, blending competition time together with a shared love for the outdoors
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Favorite Coaching Topic
​​Volleys and phases of play
Apply now!
EDT is always looking for great team members. If you would like to join our team go to our EDT Careers page and get started on the interview process!
Coaching Standards
At EDT, high-quality programs are built on strong coaching standards. Our team operates under shared expectations designed to ensure consistency, professionalism, and a positive experience for every player and family across all locations.
Ongoing education is a core part of what it means to coach at EDT. Every member of our coaching team makes a commitment — to themselves and to the players they work with — to continue learning and growing throughout their time at EDT. By staying current with best practices in instruction, player development, communication, and athlete care, our coaches deliver thoughtful, modern training aligned with EDT’s player-first philosophy.
In addition to individual growth, EDT holds regular internal staff trainings and collaborative meetings each month. These sessions allow our coaches to align across programs, share ideas, review teaching standards, and continuously improve how we support players and families.
From junior development to adult programming and high-performance training, EDT coaches are guided by clear principles around teaching fundamentals, professionalism, and player care. By investing in education, collaboration, and accountability, EDT creates training environments where players feel confident, supported, and challenged — and where families can trust the quality of instruction at every location.