Robert W. LeBuhn

Robert LeBuhn is a USPTR-certified tennis professional with more than 25 years of coaching, teaching, and program-building experience across every level of the game — from junior development and high school to college, country club, resort, and professional settings.

At Laguna Beach Tennis Academy, Robert leads day-to-day operations, staff coordination, scheduling, parent communications, lead management, partnership development, and revenue growth — while remaining an active coaching presence on the court. He reports directly to Founder and Academy Director Andrew Mateljan.

Robert trained at the Harry Hopman Tennis Academy and was a Top 20 USTA Eastern junior. He was the 1983 State Singles Champion at the Lawrenceville School and National Prep Champion. He competed NCAA Division I at Lafayette College (1983–85), earning two-time All-Conference honors and a B.A. in Government & Law.

Coaching Awards

• NJ Boys Tennis Coach of the Year (Dwight-Englewood)
• Union County Girls Coach of the Year (Summit HS)
• Somerset County Girls Coach of the Year (Ridge HS)
• San Diego CIF Girls Coach of the Year (Coronado HS)

LBTA Strengths

Player Development — structured methods across juniors, college, resort, and pro settings. Operational Leadership — staff, scheduling, budgets, and client communications. Program Building — transforming programs from the ground up. Match Preparation — lineup decisions, scouting, and competitive play. Inclusive Tennis — adaptive and Special Olympics certification.