Camp Directors

Jonathan Lipsit is the founder of KTC. He specializes in early-childhood development, curriculum writing, and program design and implementation. Jonathan developed a similar program to help kids develop healthy lifestyle habits for the United States Tennis Association. He’s also run multiple programs at some of the biggest camps on Long Island—including West Hills Day Camp, Miss Sue’s Pre-School & Day Camp, Driftwood Day Camp, Huntington Country Club, and was the head of the Bay Club. He's also an avid golfer.

Michelle Canaria-Williams, is a pediatric physical therapist who works with the NYC Department of Education. Thanks to her pediatric experience and passion for tennis, she brings a unique teaching approach to Camp KTC and Kids Tennis Co.

Art Director

Yoga Teacher

Sabrina Giordano is a native New Yorker who takes pride in her profession as a public school teacher in NYC. Prior to earning her Master’s degree in Special Education (2016) and Bachelor’s degree in Childhood Education (2014) from Hunter College-CUNY, Sabrina worked as an early intervention respite provider for children with special needs. Throughout her fieldwork and classroom experience, Sabrina has cultivated foundations of compassion and patience while integrating a variety of techniques to engage all learners. Sabrina brings a passion for child development and love of creative arts that she is eager to share with Kids Tennis Co. 

Anna Backteman is a dancer from Västerås, Sweden. She brings a mastery of movement and education to Camp KTC. As a multi-sport athlete and patient teacher, she knows the importance of basic athletic skills and loves working with children.

Oksana Vasylyeva has a background in personal training and small group fitness and is a certified Boxing Coach. She loves encouraging the importance of movement and teaching children the skills & techniques they need to succeed - in sports and life.

Dalya Goldman is the perfect person to lead the team of assistant coaches. She has an infectious personality and is the oldest of five siblings—so she’s used to corralling kids. Dalya is a double major in Accounting and Marketing and Yeshiva University here in NYC.