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Tennis Teaching Staff |
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Private Lessons, Group Lessons, Tennis Programs Our quality tennis teaching staff offers a wide range of programs, private and group lessons for all ages and levels. For more information: 212-594-0554.
Roger Dowdeswell—Tennis Director Bruce Barney—Assistant Tennis Director Tim Mayotte Marlie Buehler Olivier Morel David Laudati Nick Sousanis |
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Roger Dowdeswell was ranked in the world’s top-60, and competed in Wimbledon, US Open, French Open and in the Australian Open many times. Roger also played Davis Cup for Rhodesia, coached both the US and New Zealand Junior Davis Cup teams, and as Zimbabwe’s National Coach, he established a tennis development program involving 20,000 juniors. Roger has taught both John and Patrick McEnroe, as well as many other world class players and with 30 years of teaching experience, he can help optimize the learning curve at any level. |
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Manhattan Plaza Racquet Club 450 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036 Phone: 212-594-0554 Fax: 212-695-6883 |
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Tim Mayotte, one of the most consistent and highly ranked American tennis players during the 1980s and early 1990s, was in the top-20 of the world during 1985 to 1990, and in 1987 and 1988 ranked among the world’s top-10. During those two years, Tim won nine ATP titles including wins at the prestigious US Indoor and Paris Indoor. During his competitive career, Tim defeated Connors (three times), McEnroe (twice), Wilander, Becker (twice), Agassi, Sampras and other tennis greats. Tim made it to the Wimbledon quarterfinals four times, and the semifinals once. He was also a member of the US Davis Cup team in 1986 and 1987. He won a Silver medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. |
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Bruce Barney teaches several clinics (including the popular Thursday Morning Doubles and Monday Night Special), runs the group lesson program and maintains a full schedule of private and semi-private lessons. A USPTR certified pro since 1981, and a former student of world renowned teacher Dennis Van Der Meer. Bruce has more than 30 years of playing and teaching experience in which to craft a program specifically designed for you, whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced player. He is a certified racquet stringer with the USRSA (having worked with Connors, Wilander, McEnroe, and Navratilova), and holds a B.A. in Archeology and a M.A. in Theatre. Raise your level of play and NTRP rating with a lesson of fast paced drills, stroke analysis, workout, and fun. |
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Marlie Buehler was ranked among the top-150 players in the world. She competed in the major competitions—Australian Open, French Open and US Open. Later in 1998, she was chosen to represent the USA on the Margaret Court Cup team in England and became #1 in her age category (45-and-over) after winning. She also runs in the NYC marathon. Marlie is a USPTR certified pro, and is a tennis teacher at MPRC for more than two decades. She is a graduate of Wilson College in Pennsylvania with a degree in economics and was an all around athlete there too. She teaches players of all ages and levels. |
