A personal introduction to the best resort instructors in America.
!Howard Moore
Saddlebrook Tennis
With over 30 years of teaching experience, Howard Moore, a native of England,born in Kuwait, serves as the Program Director for the Hopman Tennis Program at Saddlebrook Resort. Howard is responsible for all of the day-to-day operations of the resort’s tennis programs including adult and junior camps and Saddlebrook Preparatory School, and manages and leads the 40 tennis pros on staff. Howard trained under the legendary Harry Hopman at worldwide facilities… from teaching at the Treasure Island Tennis and Yacht Club in St. Petersburg, Florida to directing the Harry Hopman Program in Bologna, Italy, and conducting clinics in Japan, India, Mexico, Columbia and Kuwait City, Kuwait.
For more information, call 813-973-1111 or visit www.saddlebrook.com.
!Michael McFarlane
Shadow Mountain Resort & Club
Michael mcfarlane, Director of Tennis for over 15 years at Shadow Mountain Resort & Club, leads the Desert Tennis Academy, the place for your USTA team to get their pre-season tune up. The Academy specializes in singles and doubles strategy designed specifically for team players. The professional staff works with teams to create a strong line-up and get team members working together. During each session, time is spent on formations, shot selection and on how to win. The Academy’s goal is that players leave the resort with a better understanding of the game and how to contribute to a team’s overall success. The Fall season brings many tennis teams to Shadow Mountain fostering a competitive team environment. The resort offers various room options, making Shadow Mountain Resort an ideal place for teams looking for affordable accommodations and a great tennis vacation.
For more information, call 800.472.3713 or visit www.shadowmountainresort.com.
!Phil Hendric
John Newcombe Tennis Ranch
For over 30 years the casual and family like atmosphere at the John Newcombe Tennis Ranch partnered with the dynamic personalities of the pros, inspired by John Newcombe’s teaching philosophies, create a resort unlike any in the world. Aussie “Jacquesy” and Sal direct the Adult programs and ensure guest satisfaction with quality instruction and entertainment off the courts. It is their humor, knowledge and love of the Ranch and guests that make the experience special. Phil Hendrie directs the Academy and junior camps, and is assisted by Jimmy Brown and Graham Miller from Australia. Phil, however is the benchmark for success, and there is no other director with his incredible enthusiasm, love of the kids and game, anywhere in the world. His unique personality and utter commitment to the kids and the Ranch is the recipe for the Ranch’s incredible success!
For more information, call 830-625-9105 or visit www.newktennis.com.
!Michael Leach
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
The Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is the birthplace of tennis in Northeast Florida and has evolved to be one of the top respected tennis centers in the nation today. The resort’s tennis programming is guided by Michael Leach, Ponte Vedra’s charismatic Director of Tennis. Leach’s illustrious tennis career includes numerous junior titles, a NCAA Singles Championship and six successful years as a world ranked touring professional. Leach’s enthusiastic teaching style and zeal for the game is mirrored in the top-ranked professional staff, motivating all to reach their full potential and attracting tennis enthusiasts to the resort year after year.
For more information, call 800-234-7842 or visit www.pvresorts.com.
!Cathy Nicoloff
Wailea Fantasy Tennis Camp
In fall 2006, tennis promoter Todd Nicholson of The Player’s Edge Tennis Association teamed up with Tennis Director Cath y Nicoloff of the Wailea Tennis Club to launch the inaugural Wailea Fantasy Tennis Camp – the ultimate adult tennis camp experience in Maui, Hawaii. Now entering its third year, the event has attracted participants from throughout the U.S. as well as tennis legends like Mats Wilander, Corina Morariu, Tom Gullikson, Jonath an St ark, Robby Ginepri and Lindsay Davenport. Run by Wailea Tennis Club’s professional staff, the camp offers world-class instruction from featured instructors, social events and five nights’ accommodations at the luxurious Four Seasons Resort Maui.
For more information, call 808-879-1958 or visit www.waileatennis.com.
!Brian Kiggins
Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort
Brian Kigg ans, Head Tennis Professional at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort on Hilton Head Island, S.C., knows that practice makes perfect. Whether he’s working with juniors or adults, Kiggans emphasizes the importance of proper form, technique, fundamentals and footwork. Since joining the acclaimed Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center in 2002, this USPTR and USPTA-certified instructor has enjoyed the opportunity to work with players from across the country and around the world. He stresses net play and volleys, tailoring instruction programs to each player’s individual needs. “I love tennis and I love seeing how people improve with the right instruction,” he enthused. “Taking lessons is key if you want to maximize your game.”
For more information, call 800-827-3006 or visit www.palmettodunes.com.