About Us

My Tennis Strategy.com provides extensive resources for tennis players and coaches. The site is run by CRTS (Club & Resort Tennis Services). The company has a very impressive list of Tennis Professionals and Coaches on its respective boards.

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' unique drills, programs, manuals and marketing ideas have been used around the tennis world and are often highlighted in tennis journals such as Tennis Pro and ADDvantage.

 

Professional Advisory Board

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.

Doug Cash

Doug is a certified PTR and USPTA professional whose successful teaching career (Mid-West Pro of the Year, New England Pro of the Year) led to his advancement into club management. Doug retired in May 2005, after 32 years from Tennis Corporation of America (TCA), the world largest owner and operator of indoor tennis clubs (42 clubs and 200 tennis professionals). He was their Chief Operating Officer. Doug now operates a tennis business consulting company called Cash Flow Tennis helping professionals grow and run their businesses more successfully. His expertise is on programming, compensation, tennis marketing, sales, developing managers, financial performance, human resource management, and the hiring and training of tennis professionals.

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.

Coaches Advisory Board

Roland Thornquist

  • Head Coach - Women
  • University of Florida 2003
  • NCAA Champions
  • 31-2 Team record (2003)

Jamie Ashworth

  • Head Coach - Women
  • Duke University
  • National Indoor Champions 2003
  • #1 Ranked team for 6 weeks 2003
  • Has coached 19 All-Americans

Bobby Bayliss

  • Head Coach - Men
  • Notre Dame
  • Two-time National Coach of the Year
  • Coached 17 All-Americans
  • 12 consecutive NCAA
  • Championship Berths

Dave Hagymus

  • Head Coach - Men
  • M.I.T.
  • Conference Coach of the Year

Geoff MacDonald

  • Head Coach - Women
  • Vanderbilt University
  • 2002 NCAA National Finalist
  • 2003 #7 National Ranking

Tom Morris

  • Head Coach - Women
  • East Carolina University
  • Coached 8 All-Americans

Eric Steidmayer

  • Head Coach - Men
  • University California San Diego
  • #1 Doubles Team 2004 (Division II)
  • #11 National Ranking 2004 (Division II)
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