Tennis Staff

Helle Viragh
Head Tennis Pro
TEL: (415) 381-2710
FAX: (415) 383-0217
EMAIL: helle@svstc.com

Helle was born in Copenhagen, Denmark.. She began playing tennis at age six and by age 18 she won 36 National Championships, including the European Championship for Girl’s 16’s. In 1978 Helle advanced to the round of 32 at Wimbledon and later on that year she won the U.S. Clay Court Women’s Doubles Championship. More recently in 1997 Helle competed for the victorious U.S. Women’s 40’s team in the World Cup and won the 40’s World Doubles Championship. Helle has been with SVSTC as Head Tennis Pro, the club’s women’s team coach, and long-standing professional instructor for youth and adults. Helle currently teaches tennis through private instruction, clinics, and via her book, Dynamic Doubles, which she is co-author along with Jim Schock.

Jenno Morson
Teaching Pro
TEL: (415) 308-6488
FAX: (415) 383-0217
EMAIL: jennomorson@gmail.com

Jenno Morson began playing competitive tennis at age 9.  His junior career includes top 5 Norcal singles ranking, #1 in doubles and nationally #5 doubles.  At age 16 he was awarded NorCal's most improved player.  He is a graduate of Redwood High School and played #1 singles in his senior year.  His success as a Junior earned him a four-year scholarship to a division one school.  In 1986 Morson was a member of the University of Utah's NCAA team  and an All-American in doubles.  After graduation from the U of U, he toured in the professional Satellite Circuits in Europe (1986-1988).

After 2 years on the circuit, Morson traded in his racquets to work for his family printing business.  As a sole proprietor for 10 years, he successfully managed sales and operations of the business.  During this time, he competed in NorCal Mens 3.5 tournaments and was ranked #2 (2003)

Morson began his teaching career as a volunteer instructor in 2009 for the Novato Junior Tennis Association.  His passion to teach the sport of tennis led him to a coaching position for the Sir Francis Drake High Girls and Boys Tennis Teams.  In addition to teaching clinics and private lessons, Morson is committed to community involvement through tennis.  He has organized successful fundraisers by teaching the USTA Quickstart program to 7-10 year olds at Drake High School.  Morson is a USPTA Certified Teaching Professional, USTA Certified Recreational Coach and a CIF High School Coach.

Morson and his wife Nancy Tocano, have a 3 year old boy, Massimo.