Larry Karageanes: Director
Larry has been in the Tennis Industry for over 25 years, working at two of the top 50 Tennis Resorts in the country for 10 years and at one of the premier Country Club developments for 13 years. He has also directed the tennis program at one of the top sports camp. A member of both the USPTA and PTR he conducts seminars and specialty courses for both organizations. He has also made presentations at the USTA Tennis Teachers Conference and numerous workshops for coaches. Karageanes has coached Prep School Tennis, High School Tennis and at a USTA Competitive Training Center.
Leo Alonso
Leo is a PTR Master Professional and the Director of PTR/Argentina. He is the Director of Tennis Service, a company that manages five clubs, with a staff of 35 teaching pros. Leo has been named PTR Pro of the Year, Clinician of the Year and National Tester of the Year. He has also been a featured speaker at PTR International Tennis Symposia and the USTA Tennis Teachers Conference. Currently, Leo coaches and manages six Argentine players ranked 160-350 on the ATP and WTA Tours.
Jorge Andrew
Jorge is a PTR and USPTA Master Professional. A former Venezuelan Davis Cup player and captain, Jorge played on the tour for more than 10 years with his highest world ranking at 61. He has received numerous national awards and often sought as a speaker. He is a High Performance Coach and a Developmental National Workshop Coach for the USTA. Currently, Jorge is the Tennis Director at the Lexington County Tennis Complex, which was named USTA Outstanding Large Public Facility for 2005.
Clive Carrigan
Clive is a PTR Master Professional, National Tester and Director of PTR/ UK . He has been honored as Pro of the Year and Tester of the Year. Clive is the coach of a number of national and regional players in the London area. Currently, Clive is the Tennis Director of one of the largest clubs in his region as is also responsible for tennis development at the grassroots level.
Tom Daglis
Tom is a USPTA Master Professional and has been actively involved in the tennis industry for more than 25 years. He has been honored as the USPTA Southern Pro of the Year, Pride of the South and Tester of the Year. Tom is also a USPTA Vice President. Currently, Tom is the Director of the Professional Management Program at Ferris State University and Co-chairman of the USPTA Testing and Certificate Committee.
Ken DeHart
Ken is a PTR and USPTA Master Professional. He is a USA Trainer for Development Coaches and a USA Tennis High Performance Coach. Ken travels often as a premier speaker in the Tennis Industry and has also won numerous titles including Gold Medals at the Huntsman World Senior Games. Currently, Ken is the Director of Tennis at San Jose Swim & Racquet Club.
Lisa Duncan
Lisa is a PTR Member of the Year and past recipient of the International Tennis Hall of Fame Educational Merit Award. She was appointed as a USA National Trainer for Development Coaches and served on the USA School Tennis Committee. Lisa is a featured speaker at many national conferences and symposia.
Fernando Velasco
Fernando is a USPTA Master Professional and past recipient of the USPTA Pro of the Year. He has also won USPTA Southern Division Pro of the Year, PTR Pro of the Year and is in the USPTA Midwest Hall of Fame. Fernando has been a guest speaker at local, regional and national conventions of the USPTA, CMMA, USTA, PTR and IHRSA. Currently, Fernando is the Manager and Director of Tennis at the Circle C Tennis Club. |
Sports Psychologists
Dr. Bryce Young
Bryce is president of Peak Performance Training. Over 100 colleges and universities and 180 teams have benefited from his training programs. He conducts Peak Performance Training Seminars in business and sport. His clients include the USTA, nationally ranked college teams, ATP and WTA tennis tour pros, PGA and LPGA. He is the author of the Courtside Coach with Dr. Linda Bunker and a series of Visual-Eyes mental training tapes with Linda LeClaire. Bryce also serves as television sport psychology consultant on CNN and CNNI.
Linda LeClaire
Linda is a certified hypnotherapist, author and energy coach. She was the first person employed by a NCAA Division I university as an Energy Coach working with the mental, emotional and spiritual side of the athlete. Linda's clients have included top ten ATP and WTA Tour Professionals, PGA, LPGA and Olympic athletes. She is the author of the inspiring Yes, God Speaks to Women, Too! and is the creator of the Visual-Eyes Mental and Emotional training tapes including the Confidence Factor.
Domagoj Lausic
Domagoj Lausic earned Ph.D in Sport Psychology at Florida State University. His research interests include team communication, coordination, and development of expertise. Dom has been a PTR National Tester, clinician and a Symposium speaker. He is also certified as USPTA P1, completed all levels of USTA science testing as well as High Performance coaching program. He currently works as a developmental coach and a sport psychology consultant for the Seminole High Performance Junior Program in Tallahassee, FL. Since he came to United States from his native Croatia in 1995 to pursue education and coaching career, he worked in several clubs/academies in Carolinas, including the Van der Meer Tennis Center. During 2005-06 he worked and traveled part-time with a WTA pro who reached a top 20 doubles ranking and a US Open Doubles Semifinal. |