Tennis Staff

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Alpha Tennis Instructors

Maria Santilli Tennis
Maria Santilli has played Division 1 college tennis for the University of Cincinnati. She is a two-time WPIAL singles and state champion in 2016. She is starting graduate school at Carnegie Mellon University and will be a coach for the women’s tennis team starting this fall.
Roberto Vaca
Roberto Vaca recently a member of the Division 1 Men’s Tennis Team at Niagara University. Recipient – Unsung Hero Award, Niagara University Athletics (May 2022) Recipient – Student Athlete of the Week, (MAAC) Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (June 2021) Recipient – Men’s Tennis All-Academic (MAAC) Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (April 2022) Recipient – Men’s Tennis All-Academic (MAAC) Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (April 2023) Member – Men’s Tennis Team, Niagara University (8/20-Present) Recipient – Certificate of Appreciation, “Young Athlete Award”,
george dieffenbach
Dr. George Dieffenbach USPTA Elite Certified Tennis Professional 4 year letter winner, University of Pittsburgh Men’s Varsity Tennis USTA district, sectionally, and nationally ranked Currently USTA nationally ranked singles and doubles competitor, Men’s 65-69 Bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees earned, University of Pittsburgh 38 year career as Head Varsity Tennis Coach, Men’s and Women’s, University of Pittsburgh Head tennis professional at 6 country clubs and racquet clubs during his career Certified running trainer, and finisher of 119 career races, including 6 Boston Marathons Inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame, West Branch Valley Chapter.
Jonathan Morales
Jonathan Morales Previously Ranked top 10 Men’s open in Ontario, Canada. Played Number 1 singles and doubles at Southern Utah University. Earned freshman of the year in Big-sky Conference. Earned first-team singles and second-team doubles Big-Sky Conference. 2017 Doubles champion for Grade 4 ITF Played number 1 doubles and 3 singles at Georgia Southern University
Kurran Singh
Not available until December, 2024,Kurran Singh is a graduate from Fox Chapel Area High School, 4 year starter on tennis WPIAL winning tennis team ⁃ Graduate of the University of Pittsburgh studying Psychology & Philosophy ⁃ Tennis Instructor for Alex Slezak (2014-2018) ⁃ Tennis Instructor for the Fox Chapel Racquet Club (2019-2021) ⁃ Goal : Discovering what each individual seeks out of tennis, and mixing a background of tennis and psychology (behavior and mental fortitude) to grow developmental skills in the sport that transcend age groups
Rodney Stewart
Rodney Stewart is Alpha's Director of Tennis for Adults and Juniors. He served as Director of racquet sports at both private and commercial clubs in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh over the past 18 years. Certified as a P1 Professional by the PTR. Extensive experience with team practices, live ball clinics, junior and adult lessons, cardio tennis and instructional clinics for all ages and levels. Teaching philosophy : strong focus on biomechanics, physics and psychology - but the number one goal is to share my passion for tennis. Proud to be a Yonex Ambassador.
Alexis Quackenbush
Not available until December 2024, Alexis Quackenbush played Number 1 Singles and Doubles at Bloomsburg University and also on the presidents list. Also taught at the Rashid Hassan Tennis Academy.
Earl Williams
Earl Williams International Satelite Tennis playing experience has been certified by PTR and USPTA High Performance at Lakevue Athletic Club, Pennsylvania Tennis Academy, Oxford Currently One of only 275 coaches ACE Certified in the world through bio-mechanics, video analysis, and college video creation worked with many players who went on to play division 1,2 and 3 tennis.
Dave Hasley
Dave Hasley Former Director of Tennis at Edgewood Tennis and Fitness Club for 20 yrs. Our junior program was home to many highly ranked Middle States and Nationally ranked players, many of whom went on to Division I and II scholarships. Directed Summer Tennis Camps for Adidas for 10 years at Shadyside Academy. Presently, Girls Head Varsity, Boys Assistant Varsity Coach and Middle School Co-head Coach at Shadyside Academy. Formerly the Head Boys and Girls Varsity Coach at Woodland Hills and Mars Area High Schools.
salvador
Salvador Vazquez started playing tennis when he was 7 years old. He was in the top 5 in Mexico for the 10 and 12 age groups. he played college tennis at Niagara University and participated in AMTP (Mexican Association of Tennis Professionals) tournaments in Mexico from ages 16 to 21.
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