Born and raised in Los Angeles, Nikki spent most of her life playing tennis in Studio City. She was the number one player at Campbell Hall High School in North Hollywood. She received a tennis scholarship to Northern Arizona in Flagstaff, Arizona where she played on the Varsity tennis team for four years. After graduating in 1989 with a degree in Psychology, she returned to her roots, The Racquet Centre of Universal City and started teaching full time. She quickly became Director of Social Activities running many tournaments and events. She has given trophies to Venus Williams and The Bryan Brothers. When her long time mentor/coach Rich Kinuya decided to downsize, Nikki took over as Director of Junior Development. She spent the next ten years teaching and playing tennis tournaments. She was ranked number one in Southern California in the ladies 25's singles, mixed 5.5 (with her student Mike Rosett) and number three in 5.5 singles. She has participated on many San Fernando Valley teams and played in several tournaments all over the world.

After The Racquet Centre of Universal City was turned into a shopping mall she relocated to Weddington Tennis, formally known as Studio City Golf and Tennis, where she currently calls home. She enjoys teaching all levels of tennis and specializes in beginners - intermediate, where many students have gone on to successful college careers. She also works with developmentally delayed children.

Nikki's teaching philosophy is that tennis is a skill that will last a life time, at all levels and can be enjoyed by young and old. She instills in her students a solid foundation of skill and strategy. Every student has a different learning style and Nikki adapts to their needs. She has an amazing ability to say the same thing many different ways so her students understand what is being taught.

Having taught for many years, she enjoys watching students who had the hardest time getting a ball over the net, then to see them later holding long rally's. A students success in tennis is a success for Nikki. Many students grow up in Nikki's junior program and after graduating from college join her adult program.

Nikki also enjoys the martial arts (kung fu and tai chi), skiing and is attempting to learn how to play the piano, speak French and has an affinity for traveling to far off places, including England, Italy, France, Germany, Holland, Japan, Scotland, Mexico and Canada.

Mindy Oki - Head Pro

Mindy Oki comes to Nikki's Tennis Crew with over 35 years of teaching experience. She was mentored by the late Paul Xanthos, world renowned tennis clinician and coach at Pierce College. Mindy has been a member of the United Stated Professional Tennis Association since 1980, and has held vice-president position of the Southern California section. Mindy has participated in every aspect of the tennis industry, from teaching pro to director of tennis. Mindy is married to Rick Oki and they have two daughters, Erynne and Aimee, who both have played Division 1 college tennis. Mindy still enjoys competing and has several national doubles titles. She has been ranked number 2 in the nation in women's 40's with her partner Nancy Garrison and number 1 in the nation in Mother-Daughter with both Erynne and Aimee. Mindy loves sharing her competitive passion with her students in Nikki's Tennis Crew.

Olivia Sweetman - Assistant

Olivia Sweetman, a recent Oakwood Secondary School graduate, started playing tennis the summer of 2000, at age eight with coach, Nikki Robbins. She received her first assistant coaching job in 2004 alongside Nikki, and has been teaching as well as playing ever since. She has played on and captained many of Nikki’s Junior Tennis Teams. She received the San Fernando Valley Junior Team Tennis Sportsmanship Award in 2008 which was presented to her during the Los Angeles Men’s Pro tournament. She joined the Oakwood girls tennis team her junior year, coached by John Hilton, playing #2 singles. Her senior year she played #1 doubles, winning League Individuals, and the first round of CIF. She will be attending Lewis and Clark College next fall.

When not on the tennis courts, Olivia can be found reading comic books/graphic novels, drawing, or riding her bicycle.

Erynne Oki - Assistant

Erynne has been trained by some of Los Angeles top coaches including Rich Kinuya, Eric Mann, Barbara (Gerkin) Kuhl, and Pat Puccinelli. Erynne played #1 singles at Notre Dame High School, winning individual league honors as well as academic awards. Erynne played #1 singles and doubles at University of California, Riverside. While at UCR, she broke numerous school records as well as earned multiple All-Conference awards in singles and doubles.

Erynne enjoys running, hiking, reading, and baking as leisure activities. Erynne also enjoys meeting new people and experiences

Aimee Oki - Assistant
Amanda - Assistant











Connor C.- Assistant
Rebecca U. - Junior Assistant
Izzy D. - Junior Assistant
Gevork A. - Junior Assistant
Brandon - Junior Assistant
Brandon is an Honors Student at Milken Community High School. He participates in Nikki's Tennis Crew group program and trains privately with the incredible Coach, Mindy Oki. He speaks Chinese and Hebrew. He teaches karate to kids ages 4-12 as well. His hobbies include playing and teaching tennis, karate, football, hanging out with friends, swimming, and more. He is on his high school tennis, football, and swim team. This summer he is going to be volunteering at Pet Orphans of Southern California to get experience in the Veterinary Medicine Field. He is really looking forward this summer in watching the kids improve their tennis skills.