Erin is a lifelong multigenerational Washingtonian who has been playing tennis since she was 5, and teaching tennis since she was 12 years old at Rock Creek (Carter Baron) as she grew up in the Crestwood neighborhood. Born in 1976 to a family of tennis players, she developed a deep love and commitment to the game.

Erin is also a mom of 4 of which all are or have been students of Lafayette Elementary. Erin began working with LTA in 2016 and received her USPTA certification in 2020. Currently she is the director of tennis for LTA while 2 of her 4 children help to teach during the summer program.

LTA Co-Director

Syd Butler has been playing tennis since he was 15 years old and is a real student of the game. He has been with Lafayette tennis Association since 2011 and has worked with both adults and children since that time. Syd is dedicated to stroke and footwork technique and enjoys advancing players’ particular skills in all aspects of the game.

Danielle is a life long tennis lover having competed at the USTA national junior level and played NCAA Division 1 tennis for Virginia Tech for 4 years. She has a patient teaching approach and specializes in beginner and intermediate level students looking to improve and have fun playing tennis in the community. Danielle joined the LTA Board of Directors in 2021 and is a former Lafayette Elementary mom bringing a passion and enthusiasm for the game guaranteed to elevate your play.

Amy Georgescu started teaching and playing tennis in Pennsylvania, her home state, at the age of 13. Her love for the sport and for working with youth has continued and now she is a sophomore at GW. She joined Lafayette Tennis in the Fall of 2022 and has loved helping students improve their form and technique, while most importantly having fun!

Zach Camp is new to teaching tennis, but has played a variety of sports and worked at summer camps since he was in middle school. He is a Sophomore at George Washington University and joined the Lafayette tennis team in the Fall of 2022. As a coach, he loves to have fun and aims to create a welcoming environment and engaging experience for each and every one of his players.

Alex Alterman attended Lafayette as a second and third grade student many many years ago. He has been playing tennis for 20+ years. He is a member of the Capital Tennis Association and plays regularly at Hains Point and Rock creek park. He is excited to share his love of tennis with children and adults alike.

Narguess has been playing tennis since age 6 while growing up in Connecticut, and played for New Canaan High School varsity team and junior USTA in her youth. She rekindled her love for tennis after moving to DC 10 years ago, and plays throughout the DMV in various leagues, clubs, and clinics. A 2022 CTA Mixed Doubles Champion and PTR certified (pending), her strengths are her serves and backhands.