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Tennis Staff

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Alpha Tennis Instructors

Budi Susaanto
Budi Susanto Is the Alpha Director of Tennis 2018 USTA Middle States, Allegheny Mountain District Teaching Professional of the Year 2015 - 2017 Director of Tennis at Lakevue Racquet Club 2001- 2015 Director of Program Development at PTA ( Pennsylvania Tennis Academy)
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.
Richard Parks
Richard Parks is a PTR Certified Teaching Professional 2014 USTA Middle States Volunteer Coach of the Year Coach of undefeated 2014 Obama Academy girls’ tennis team Section 8 Champions Inner City Junior Tennis Program Assistant Head
Alan Quackenbush
Allan Quackenbush Graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in movement science Completed 5th-year program at the University of Pittsburgh to obtain a teaching certificate. 29 years in education as a physical education teacher within Fox Chapel Area School District Director of tennis at Longue Vue Club for 18 years Director of tennis at Lakevue Athletic club Head tennis coach at Chatham University for 2 years Satisfied both USPTR AND USPTA certifications
Kurran Singh
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
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
Joey Matthews
Joey Matthews Played number 6 singles and number 2 doubles during his 5-year stint with Duquesne men’s tennis/li> Duquesne University Women’s assistant coach Former tennis pro at Rama swim in tennis in Charlotte NC for 4 years
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
Randy Bell
Randy Bell has over 25 years teaching USPTR certified Tennis Pro at Lakeview Athletic Club last 13 years Tennis Pro at Oxford Athletic club Rick Macci tennis academy ft Lauderdale Florida Tennis Pro at the Chris evert tennis academy in Boca Raton, FL
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. Former satellite partner with Rick Macci Tennis Academy. Formerly assisted with the Duquesne University and Carnegie University Tennis Programs. 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. Founded the West Penn Junior Tennis League, a development league for junior varsity and varsity teams from Pittsburgh area indoor clubs, country clubs, and community organizations. Has directed over 100 USTA sanctioned tournaments. Certified by the USPTA and USTA (Tournament Director)
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.
Rodney Stewart
Rodney Stewart 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.