• John Shaw
• Jake Hannas
• John Waltz
• Jorge Acosta
• Lisa Blair
• Jim Duddy
• Dustin Franzen
• Bill Guilfoil
• Kevin Hammell
• Aaron Marchetti
• Mike Quinn
• Marco Rodriguez
• Pete Stroer
• Mark Valladares
• Dr. Bret Waltz
• Stuart Waters
• Jane Waterstradt
• Mike Young

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(913) 642-6880
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Tennis Pros

Overland Park Racquet Club boasts the largest and best group tennis teaching professionals in the Kansas City area.

With a teaching staff of fifteen highly regarded tennis pros we can provide skilled instruction to novice as well as experienced players. Please inquire at the front desk for current rates and availability for private lessons.

 

Professional Staff

• General Manager

John Shaw

 

• Director of Tennis
• USPTA certified pro for 26 years
• 26 years teaching experience

Jake Hannas

Teaching Professionals

• Head Pro
• 35 years teaching experience
• Coached nationally ranked juniors, All-Americans, Davis Cup Player

John Waltz

 

• Director of Rising Stars
• 15 years teaching experience
• Played at JCCC & ESU

Jorge Acosta

 

• 16 years coaching experience
• USPTA, high school and college coach

Lisa Blair

 

• USPTR certified pro 13 years
• USRSA master racquet technician-
• Former women’s tennis coach at Rockhurst college

Jim Duddy

 

• 6 years teaching experience
• USPTA certified
• Former coach St. Stephens Academy
• KS 6A Single Champion '97

Dustin Franzen

 

• Over 50 years experience
• Former collegiate coach at Rockhurst
• World ranked table tennis player

Bill Guilfoil

 

• USPTA certified 7 years
• Former OK high school coach

Kevin Hammell

 

• NCAA All American from Virginia Tech
• 2007 Heart of America “Junior High Performance Coach of the Year”
• Holds 3 National Title Gold Tennis Balls
• NCAA Rankings as high as #2

Aaron Marchetti

 

• USPTA certified 23 years
• Former Head women’s coach at CAU of Pa

Mike Quinn

 

• Coached national & regional ranked players
• USPTA certified
• 15 years coaching/teaching experience
• Member of the 5.0 National Champions for USTA Team Tennis - Texas Section

Marco Rodriguez

 

• Former ATP Tour/USTA Pro Circuit
• Played Collegiate tennis at KU & Texas
• Graduate of Texas U, major in Kinesiology, minor in Business Admin
• 10 years coaching/teaching experience

Pete Stroer

 

• USPTA certified
• Amherst College
• Former pro at Carriage Club & Plaza Tennis Center

Mark Valladares

 

• Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Miami U
• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
• Worked with Olympic and pro athletes
• Accomplished tennis player

Dr. Bret Waltz

 

• Former ATP Tour/USTA Pro Circuit
• Played collegiate tennis at Iowa U
• 10 years coaching/teaching experience
• USPTA certified

Stuart Waters

 

• PTR Certified Pro for 4 years
• High school coaching experience
• National competitive playing experience

Jane Waterstradt

 

• 25 years teaching experience
• PTR Tester
• Former Director of Tennis at Vandermeer Tennis University
• Head Pro at indoor & outdoor clubs

Mike Young