Local Instructors

15+ years of coaching experience working with all levels of players

RSPA Certified Tennis Professional | 5.0 NTRP Player

Tournament Director, Nick Whiton Memorial Tournament

Instructor — Summer Sizzle Jr. Clinic, Doubles Strategy Workshop, Serving Fundamentals Workshop

Coaching philosophy: Coach the player first, then the skills. I learn how each student thinks, learns, and what motivates them — so they get the most out of every lesson.

Member & Certified Instructor, 15 years – Professional Tennis Registry (PTR)

Member United States Tennis Association (USTA)

Co-Head Tennis Coach – Burlington High School Boys 2003-2008

Head Tennis Coach – Burlington High School Boys 2009-2012

Head Tennis Coach – Burlington High School Girls 2010-2012​

Certified tennis instructor (45 years)

Canadian Tennis Association (level 2)

Professional Tennis Registry teaching professional

College player 1981-1984

Skagit Valley College Coach (7 years)

33 years coaching experience at high school (23) and college (10)

​Graduate of Dennis Vander Meers' Tennis University in Hilton Head, South Caroline

Certified teaching pro with USPTR​

Coaching philosophy:

• 1. Always be positive.

• 2. Teach students to love the game.