About Jessica

In 2005 I moved to Bradenton, Florida where I began training at IMG Academy. I was coached some by Nick Bollettieri and began playing ITF tournaments to build my WTA ranking. I would do this for 7 months and have an international ranking of top 550 before enduring a career ending injury. This chapter would end but my next would surely not disappoint. As a coach I find great pride working first hand in player development. The magnitude of the sports industry requires a multitude of dexterity and I have spent my life learning this from the inside—out. I have worked at FM Tennis Academy and Downtown Club at The Met and now at Bay Oaks CC. On or off the court, the world of sports is fiercely competitive. Behind every successful athlete there is a scrupulous team of support. To impel victory within the industry it takes an entire network; from community and global relations to personal management and coaching. Look forward to working with you all at Bay Oaks!

About John

From 1974 to 1978, I was ranked in the Boys USTA Top 10 southern division. In 1978, I won the Mississippi 5A State Championship. I also played for the Ole Miss Tennis team. As a coach, I have helped 82 kids get college scholarships in Division 1, 2, and 3. One of my notable achievements was coaching Devon Britton during his freshman year at Ole Miss, where he won the NCAA singles championship and achieved an ATP ranking of 238.

About Tara

Tara has a Bachelor of Science in Human & Fitness Performance from the University of Houston at Clear Lake and a Master's of Education in Kinesiology from Stephen F. Austin State University. She has a personal training certification from AFAA and certified in TRX. She has worked with all different levels of clients from beginners, returning from injuries or an advance gym goer. Tara also has a background in swimming. She has been on a swim team, coached swimming plus being a lifeguard and swim instructor here at Bay Oaks.