Tennis Professionals
Tennis Directors
Joe Perez
Joe Perez has been a prominent tennis professional in the New York Metropolitan region for more than three decades. Joe began his New York experience as a member of the Columbia University Varsity Tennis Team where he was captain. After graduation, he remained in New York by running one of the largest and most admired Junior Programs (ACE-IT). Joe also conceived and implemented an Adult Program (The Court House) for 15 years teaching students of all levels the intricacies of the game.
Kirk Moritz
Kirk Moritz has carved out a sterling reputation in the East Coast US tennis community over the past three decades as both teacher and as player. In addition to his well-known career as a mentor and teacher, he has achieved and maintained a high rank as a junior, collegiate and now as a top-seeded senior player. In addition to his national and international playing background, he has coached for the US State Department in Africa including training with members of the Moroccan Davis Cup Team.
Teaching Professionals
Juan Carlos Parker
Juan Carlos Parker, born in Peru, has over seventeen years of experience as a tennis instructor. Parker ranks among the most highly respected tennis professionals and competitors in the industry. As an extraordinary tennis player in his own right, Parker played on the winning team in the prestigious Huggy Bear Invitational in Southampton, New York in 2005. In 2006, Parker won the National Men's Open, 25s, and 35s Singles.
Daniel Montes de Oca
Daniel Montes de Oca is known for his skill both on the court and behind the scenes as a highly sought after mentor and teacher. Daniel began his tennis career in his native Uruguay as both a Junior and a Davis Cup Team Member. He has achieved a number one ranking in the Men's 35 USA 2000 and held a position on the USA Italia Cup team in 2001. Daniel's skill as a tennis professional has been complemented quite early on in his career by an equally outstanding career as a teaching pro, most recently in Southampton - East Hampton and at Tennisport, LIC.
Fredrick Jonson
Fredrik Jonsson, born of Malmo, Sweden is an accomplished tennis instructor with an education from the Swedish National Tennis Academy. Fredrik has competed in all 4 Grand Slams, reaching the 3rd round in the US Open. He was a Member of the Swedish Davis Cup team. Fredrick has been ranked number 14 in the world in juniors and in the top 100 in the World's ATP ranking. Also to be noted is his number 1 junior ranking in his native country of Sweden. With this ranking, he represented Sweden in the Junior World Championship in New Zealand where the team placed 3rd. Fredrick has also competed and played against some of the best players in the world: Roger Federer, Y. Kafelnikov, Marcelo Rios, Nicolas Lapenti, Tommy Robredo, Ivanisevic and Todd Martin, just to name a few. Fredrick has become one of the most highly sought after teaching tennis professionals and is a great asset to the CityView team.
Robert Jundelund
Robert Jundelund, a native of Stockholm, Sweden began playing tennis at age 6 and has been a standout player ever since. Prior to joining the CityView professional teaching team, Robert instructed tennis throughout Europe, specifically Sweden, Austria and Italy. Robert’s collegiate accomplishments can be found at Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, GA where he gained the highest ITA collegiate US with #1 in doubles and #8 in singles. Robert was also the ITA National Doubles Champion in 2004 and NCAA National Team Champion 2008 and three time ITA All-American. In doubles play, Robert was ATP World ranked. Robert enjoys individual instruction as well as teaching the CityView Juniors, and his specialty, the Quick Start Program.
Julien Morel
Julien Morel, born in Rouen, Normandie France, Turned Pro in 1992 and played on the ATP tour until 2001. His best rankings include number 580 in singles and number 640 in doubles. Julien began coaching ATP players part-time in 2000 including such players as Mary Pierce at the French Open 2000 (winner), Alexandra Stevenson at French Open 2001 (3rd round), and the Williams Sisters at the US Open 2001 (both in Finals). Following his move to New York City in 2001, Julien has taught at various clubs in the greater New York City such as Columbus Racquet Club (2001), Tennisport Inc (2001 – 2008), and finally, joining us here at CityView Racquet Club. Julian teaches tennis of all levels and enjoys technical instruction as well as endurance training.
Yakubu "Mo" Mohammed
Yakubu Mohammed, also known as "Mo", is a certified USPTR professional instructor with over 10 years of teaching experience. From the country of Ghana, Mo has competed nationally and internationally as the country’s top ranked player. Mo has also developed various programs as Head Coach at Ethical Culture Fieldston School (junior and varsity girl’s team in 2003 and 2004), Director at Stadium Racquet Club (1999 – 2006), and Director of Tennis at Central Park where you can currently find him. "Mo" is loved by many with an energy that has proven to be an asset to his instruction of children and adults alike. When not at Central Park, CityView is thrilled to have Mo as part of our winning team.
