MEET OUR TEAM
Nick Loudermilk, Director of Racquets
Originally from California, Nick Loudermilk is an RSPA Elite Professional with more than 25 years of experience in the racquets industry. Known for his energy, passion and ability to connect with players of all levels, Nick specializes in doubles strategy, stroke development, USTA team practices, junior programming and social events.
Nick joins The Ritz-Carlton Bacara from The Club at Old Hawthorne in Missouri, where he spent seven years as Director of Racquets, building one of the Midwest’s premier programs. A former #1 singles and doubles player at Bakersfield College, Nick also competed professionally in pickleball, earning more than 20 gold medals at the open level. Nick holds certifications from the RSPA, PPR, IPTPA, CRSE and DCA.
Jorge Perez, Pickleball Professional
Jorge is a former high-level tennis and racquetball player who found his passion for pickleball in 2022 and hasn’t looked back. He has coached at Dynamite Pickleball Club, Swell Athletic Club, and Municipal Park Stadium in Santa Barbara. Known for his fun, energetic style, Jorge focuses on bringing people together through lessons, clinics, round robins, leagues, and tournaments, always mixing competition with enjoyment.
Daniel Barrington, Racquets Professional
Daniel Barrington is a longtime SoCal tennis player and coach with over 13 years of coaching experience across all levels, from beginners to competitive juniors and adults. He played for Santa Barbara City College in 2013 before captaining the UCSB Club Tennis team in 2016/17, and returned to compete with UCSB Club Tennis this past year (2025/26). Known for his high-energy, player-first coaching style, Daniel brings deep competitive experience and a passion for developing players of every age and ability.
Ian Ramirez, Racquets Professional
A former Division I collegiate player at Mount St. Mary’s University, Ian brings high-level competitive experience and proven training methods to the court. He specializes in high-energy, positive coaching that combines technical precision with smart court awareness.
Whether working with beginners building a strong foundation or advanced players looking to elevate their match play, Ian tailors his coaching to each player’s individual goals. His approach is focused on developing confidence, consistency and the skills needed to succeed on the court.
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Jasmine Matta, Racquets Professional
A SoCal native who grew up on the hard courts of West Hollywood, Jasmine spent her childhood competing in top-level tournaments and trained under esteemed coaches. Known for her striking lefty forehands and powerful serve, she maintained a national ranking throughout her high school career. Jasmine is a recent Film and Media Studies graduate from UCSB. Coach Jasmine can be seen working with juniors of all levels, hitting with skilled players in our clinics and is available for group and private lessons.