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A New Beginning for the Academy
As many of you know, Steve Denton left the academy in August
of 2006 to take the men's head coaching position at Texas
A&M University in College Station. During his time in
Corpus, Steve was instrumental in bringing the facility back
up to speed, speerheading the $500,000 bond issue in November
of 2005 that saw major renovation to our facility, as well
as being the principal figure in the fundraising and construction
of the Sessions Pavilion. Steve also founded the Denton Di
Laura Tennis Academy, predecessor to the current academy,
with Carlos Di Laura and Cory Brooks in September of 2001.
We wish him well in his new endeavor and thank him for all
he did during his time at the tennis center!
In December the City of Corpus Christi named Cory Brooks as
the Facility Manager for the H.E.B. Tennis Center. Cory will
also assume the role as President of Premier Tennis, Inc.
and Director of Tennis for the Premier Tennis Academy. The
current staff will remain the same, with Alex Johansson directing
the junior programs and Paul Cass directing the adult programs.
Cory hopes to build upon the academy's past successes with
the addition of new and exciting programs. We are very excited
about the prospect of a long lasting relationship between
Premier Tennis, Inc. and the City of Corpus Christi!
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PLAYERS
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Rachel's Journal at Winter Nationals
(12-29-05)
I'm having a good time at the Winter Nationals in Tucson. My parents and I
drove for 15 hours on Christmas Day, because when I'm done with the
tournament, we are driving to New Mexico to go skiing with some friends who
are meeting us there. My first singles match was weird because it was
against my doubles partner! We were evenly matched and I lost a tough battle
7-5, 6-4.
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Cory Brooks
Director of Tennis
Cory@PremierTennisAcademy.com
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As Director of Operations, Cory manages the academy
staff as well as all academy business interests. He oversees academy
fundraising efforts and academy special events.
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Alex Johansson
Director of Junior Tennis
Academy & High Performance
Superchamps Alex@PremierTennisAcademy.com
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As Director of Instruction, Alex is responsible for
setting the technical vision for our coaches and all our athletes.
He also oversees all aspects of the academy’s tennis curriculum
and programming, including the design of team practices and conditioning
workouts. »
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Christophe Bergues
Head Coach
Pee Wee, Beginner & Intermediate
ZAT & Champs
Chris@PremierTennisAcademy.com
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As Director of the Future Stars Program, it
is Chris' responsibility to oversee the education of the next
generation of academy students. Chris has the very important
task of creating a solid technical foundation in our pee wee's,
beginners and intermediates. Chris also works in conjunction
with Alex on the organization of academy practices and assists
in High Performance workouts. He also serves as a primary
coach for many of our students. »
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Adam Farrell
Strength and Conditioning Coach |
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Paul Cass
Director of Adult Tennis |
As Director of Adult Progams, Paul is responsible for the organization and
execution of adult lessons, clinics and leagues. Paul runs clinics for players
of all levels, male and female, and soon will introduce a city-wide daytime
adult league.
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Jason Holland
Coach |
Jason currently serves as the assistan coach for the Texas A&M Corpus Christi
Men's tennis team. Jason's primary role in the academy will be give private
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