Hometown
Gainesville, Georgia
Club/Facility you currently teach at?
Chattahoochee Country Club (Head Tennis & Pickleball Professional)
How did you get involved in teaching tennis?
I started teaching while I was in college playing for the University of North Carolina-Wilmington. I have always had a passion and love for the sport and wanted to share my love of tennis and the lessons I’ve learned from it with everyone I meet.
Diehard fan of what sports team?
University of North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks
Best part of your game?
Defense
Dream doubles match would be me and….
Fabrice Santoro in his prime against the retired version of Bob & Mike Bryan
When I’m not teaching tennis I’m…..
Gardening and maintaining a household of two children under 3 years old
My favorite tennis memory is…
Winning the first conference championship for UNCW in 2009
My favorite pro player is….
Roger Federer
# 1 reason why I enjoy teaching & coaching tennis
I’m in an environment where I feel competent, get to play the sport I love and create a meaningful impact in people’s lives
What important tennis message do you want to promote?
Tennis is a lot like life, you don’t do well if you don’t serve well