Jeff R.

Hi, my name is Jeff. I am an experienced tennis professional with a lifelong passion for teaching, mentoring, and inspiring students of all ages and skill levels. I have trained and mentored players of all ages and skill levels, with several achieving competitive success at Intermediate School, High School, State, Regional and National levels.

I began playing tennis at the age of 7 and competed on back-to-back high school state championship teams in 1983 and 1984. As a junior, I honed my skills at the prestigious Harry Hopman Academy (now located at Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa, FL) and the NIKE sponsored tennis academy at Yale University in New Haven, CT.

As an adult player, I have continued to achieve success, competing on five Indiana state championship USTA teams, four Midwest championship teams, and earning two runner-up finishes at USTA Nationals. Currently, I actively compete on multiple USTA teams and participate in various leagues.

My teaching style is personalized to each student, as I believe everyone learns differently and there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Each lesson builds on the previous one, with a focus on the fundamentals of tennis, including footwork and serving—elements that are often overlooked. I also record most lessons and provide detailed written or emailed notes afterward to reinforce learning. Above all, I am deeply committed to my students' development and to nurturing their love for the sport of tennis.