Chris was born in St. Paul, Minnesota. He grew up in Rochester and graduated from John Marshall High School. He was a co-captain of the men’s tennis team at Catawba College in North Carolina. Chris has taught at various clubs over the years and returned to the RAC in 2018. He enjoys fitness, traveling and being with his family.
What classes do you teach?
I coach all levels of tennis at the RAC including 10 and under, ACE juniors, Adults, Camps etc. I’m a USPTA tennis professional with 19 years of experience.
What do you like about the RAC?
I started at the RAC back in 1994 working with summer day camps, birthdays and junior gym. I enjoyed my first stop at the RAC and given the opportunity to come back was great. The RAC is a great place to work. There are programs for everyone, quality is great and we work together as a team.
What do you enjoy about being a tennis professional?
I enjoy all aspects of being a tennis professional especially guiding students through the mental, physical, social, and emotional aspects of tennis. Getting to know my students and parents on and off the court is great as well.
What would you say to someone who is considering tennis lessons?
Tennis is a lifetime sport and you can learn at any age. If you start lessons, when you get on the court relax and don’t over think things. Just take on a positive mindset and have fun with the lesson. Yes, you initially will make mistakes in drills, but once you start to develop muscle memory and your contact point becomes consistent you will make a lot of shots and start to rally.
“Fun Fact” about Chris few people know about:
I was the KTTC news center athlete of the week my junior year at John Marshall High School.