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
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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.