The depth and experience of our professional coaching staff is unrivaled in Florida. Our staff of four teaching professionals have over 75 years of coaching experience between them. They have taught at quality resorts and clubs throughout the world, and have coached for years on the international tennis tour.

In addition to this impressive experience, they have also coached Olympic medalists, Grand Slam champions, and highly ranked juniors. Moreover, they have experience in instructing for wheelchair tennis, programs for the blind, and the Special Olympics. Our professionals have written books and produced tennis videos, inspiring thousands of people of all ages and ability levels to begin to play the wonderful game of tennis.

Most importantly, our professional instructors teach tennis from the heart. They truly love the game of tennis and care about making every lesson a special experience for each and every student. They strive to make the game easy and fun to learn, whether you are a four-year old or an eighty four-year old, just taking up the game for the first time.


Allan Karam, Head Tennis Pro

Education:
International College – Sports Psychology
Univ. of Koblenz – Biomechanics & Fitness Training

Certifications:
ITF Certified Coach – S. African Tennis Assoc.
USPTR Certified Coach
USPTA Sports Science Levels 1 & 2

Special Expertise:
Coaching top juniors and circuit players
Making tennis fun for players of all ages

Outstanding Accomplishments:
National Coach – S. African Tennis Assoc. for 5 years
Coached on Professional Circuit – 10 years
Coached S. African Junior Team to Hopman Cup Victory
Played professionally on the ATP tour for 4 years


Julie Heitman, Tennis Pro

Education:
Rangoon Arts and Science University
Stetson University

Certifications:
USPTA Certified tennis professional

Special Expertise:
Kids of all ages – 4 to 99

Outstanding Accomplishments:
National and Open Champion for three consecutive years in Burma, Myanmar

Stetson University NCAA division I team 1988-1991

Traveling coach for juniors 1992-1994

Teaching experience as a USPTA instructor 7 years

For more information, please contact: Allan Karam, Head Tennis Pro
(941) 505.0999 or by email