Costa Boys’ Tennis has been a consistent contender in league play for many years, advancing to CIF playoffs every year for the last fifteen years. 2022 was a huge year — the Varsity team were CIF Division 1 Champions! The JV is consistently undefeated in its regular season and has had the #1 singles and #1 doubles in Bay League for the past several years. Costa players have gone on to compete at the university and college level, and several former Mustangs are currently teaching pros at major racquet clubs throughout Southern California.
The team plays about twenty matches during the regular season, which runs from February through May. There are two levels: Varsity (around twelve to fifteen players) and Junior Varsity (fifteen to twenty players). Challenge matches are used to determine position slots, and most players participate in each match. Each year, Varsity travels to Northern California for a competitive tournament and we will again host the prestigious All-American tournament on our home courts this year.
The program, coached by Allen Yap and Gianpaulo Von Nacher, stresses skill improvement, learning to handle competition and the enjoyment of a life-long sport. Their goal as coaches is to help players be the best people on and off the court and represent the school and community in a positive way.
Contributions support the boys tennis program throughout the season.
Nicole Shepley — President
costaboystennisbooster@gmail.com
Nancy Clapp — Treasurer
costaboystennistreasurer@gmail.com
costaboystennisbooster@gmail.com
MBX Foundation
mail@mbxfoundation.org
(424) 450-8MBX
Boys Tennis is a spring sport and a cut sport, with Varsity and JV teams.
Tryouts for the 2027 season will be Monday, December 7 - Friday, December 11, 2026 from 3:30–6pm. Monday will be exclusively for new players hoping to make the team. All current players are required to attend all other days. Meet on the Costa tennis courts with a racket and water; wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. Any questions? Contact booster president, Nicole Shepley - nshepley@gmail.com
All new players need to sign up for tryouts with this form: https://forms.gle/RYLJLHJHiA8ssEhD9
The team roster is announced before Holiday Break, though JV and Varsity designations are not announced until January when practice begins. Players should check the Daily Bulletin or the Mira Costa website for details.
It is very difficult to make the team without experience, though it is not required — players should compete at the junior level. The season runs from the first day of second semester through mid-to-late May.
