Professional Team

Director of Tennis
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Phone: (352) 237-6644 Ext. 5

Mark, originally from San Saba, Texas, comes to us from Golden Ocala where he held the position of Head Tennis Professional. He was the Director of Tennis for a 24-court facility in Texas, as well as the Director of Tennis at the River Valley Club in New Hampshire for eight years prior to making a move to Ocala.

While in New Hampshire, Mark coached the Hanover boys high school team to a 76-7 record and 1 state championship over 5 seasons. He also served as a college coach in both Kansas and Louisiana. Under his guidance both of Mark's Men's and Women's team were ranked in the top 5 in the country and his Men's #1 doubles team won the National Championship in 2004.

During his time in New Hampshire, Mark won USPTR New Hampshire Pro of the Year and USPTA New England Pro of the Year. He has coached many top juniors over the years with many going on to play at Division 1 and Division 2 colleges. Mark is certified by the USPTA, USPTR and as an Etcheberry Strength and Conditioning coach specific to tennis.

Lesson Rates

• Private: 60 Min $70 Member

Assistant Tennis Pro
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Phone: (352) 237-6644

Lesson Rates

• Private: 30 Min $30 Member/$35 Non-Member
• Private: 60 Min $55 Member/$60 Non-Member

Assistant Tennis Pro
Phone: (434) 249-5116

Phillip was born and raised in Charlottesville, Virginia, and began playing tennis at the age of 4 at the Boars' Head Sports Club. He began his junior tennis career at the age of 8, and became one of the top ranked junior tennis players in Virginia, and the Mid-Atlantic Region, by the age of 10. At 12, Phillip was one of the top ranked junior tennis players in the country and was invited to train at the Van der Meer Tennis Academy in Hilton Head, South Carolina, as the only boarding student in the program who hadn't yet reached high school. Phillip competed in his first Junior Orange Bowl at the age of 13, and won his first Junior ITF match the same year at the Eddie Herr while it was still hosted at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Phillip transferred to Saddlebrook Preparatory School in Wesley Chapel, Florida, to train at the Saddlebrook Tennis Academy with some of the top ranked junior tennis players in the world. Under the supervision of former ATP tennis players and ATP coaching professionals such as Craig Boynton, former coach of John Isner, Phillip decided that tennis was the only career path he could envision for himself and began committing to developing the skills to make a career out of the sport. Having been exposed to the training regimens of players such as the Bryan brothers, Tommy Haas, Andy Roddick, James Blake, John Isner, and others, Phillip's passion for tennis only continued to grow as he developed a deeper understanding of the requirements a career in professional tennis would impose. After graduating from high school, Phillip earned his USPTA Certification at the age of 18 and has been coaching tennis and tennis fitness at all levels ever since. For the entire month of January all members first 2 private lessons or clinics with Phillip will be free. To schedule a lesson with Phillip you can reach him at 434-249-5116

Assistant Tennis Pro
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Phone: (352) 237-6644

Lesson Rates

• Private: 30 Min $25 Member/$30 Non-Member
• Private: 60 Min $50 Member/$55 Non-Member

Assistant Pickleball Pro
Phone: (770) 519-2706

Nick is a level II IPTPA certified instructor with seven years of experience within the sport. Some of his experience includes competing in over 60 pickleball tournaments as well as holding 7 National and US Open junior championships. Nick also won the Bronze medal at the 2022 US Open in the Men's doubles division. He was also the youngest IPTPA instructor at the time of getting his certification. In addition, he is a Senior at The University of Florida as a finance major with aspirations to pursue an MBA and a JD after graduating. We are very excited to have someone with both the playing and coaching background as Nick joining the pickleball staff at CCO. Nick is available for private and group lessons.