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Amy O’Connell – USTA Georgia/GPTA Teaching Professional Spotlight

Amy O’Connell – USTA Georgia/GPTA Teaching Professional Spotlight

Hometown
Powder Springs

Club/Facility you currently teach at?
USTA Atlanta (Executive Director)

How did you get involved in teaching tennis?
I began teaching tennis when I was in college. I often taught camps or private lessons when on school breaks or in the summers. I enjoyed it so much, I knew that I could make a career out of it.

Diehard fan of what sports team?
Atlanta Braves

Best part of your game?
Forehand

Dream doubles match would be me and….
Coco Gauff

When I’m not teaching tennis I’m…..
Taking one of my kids to their sporting events!

My favorite tennis memory is…
Playing college tennis at Georgia Southern University and then getting to coach there for 10 years.

My favorite pro player is….
Roger Federer

#1 reason why I enjoy teaching & coaching tennis
I enjoy helping others and seeing their self-esteem and confidence grow from the improvement of their tennis game.

What important tennis message do you want to promote?
Tennis is a sport for life! You are never too old or too young to learn. The friendships you make and the relationships you build from tennis are unlike any other.

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