Hometown
Norfolk, Virginia
Club/Facility you currently teach at?
Mountain Park Tennis & Waters Edge (Owner/Operator
Bryan’s Racquet)
How did you get involved in teaching tennis?
The ladies on a mixed doubles team that I was on at
Washington Park asked me to coach them after our
season ended. After spending 21 years in Information
Technology doing problem determination and resolution,
this seemed like a logical extension.
Diehard fan of what sports team?
Duke Blue Devils
Best part of your game?
Hands
Dream doubles match would be me and….
My daughter Rana vs. Roger Federer/Serena Williams
When I’m not teaching tennis I’m…..
Listening to books online while watching tennis
My favorite tennis memory is…
When my parents came to North Carolina from Virginia
to watch me play the IBM Watson Trophy Tennis Finals
My favorite pro player is….
Frances Tiafoe/Nick Kyrgios/Rafael Nadal
# 1 reason why I enjoy teaching & coaching tennis
It is about the relationships as you help people with tennis challenges that often parallel life challenges
What important tennis message do you want to promote?
Learning and having fun are not mutually exclusive. Find your niche and live in it!
