Staff

Director of Tennis: Tom Hawkins, USPTA

Tom is a career tennis professional with more than 39 years of experience in the tennis industry. Prior to coming to the McCormack-Nagelsen Tennis Center, he was the Corporate Director for the Sport & Health Company managing the tennis department at nine tennis clubs in the Metro DC area. For eight years, Tom was also the Head Men's Coach for the Division 1, George Washington University Men's Tennis Team in the Atlantic 10 conference. Since 1989, Tom has been a Tester for the US Professional Tennis Association, evaluating and certifying tennis teaching professionals for the association.

Head Professional: Steve Clark, USPTA

Steve has been involved in the tennis industry for over 15 years. He has attained the highest certification levels in both the USPTA and PTR Teaching Certification Organizations. Prior to coming to MNTC, he was the Head Pro/Adult Tennis Program Director at the Regency Sport & Health Club in McLean, Virginia for four years. Hampton Roads has always been a favorite area for Steve, from his prior position of Head Pro/Junior Director at the Tidewater Tennis Center and his Collegiate playing and coaching at Virginia Wesleyan College. He graduated in 1997 and is passionate about the game so he will bring the latest teaching techniques to all levels and ages of players.

Resident Professional: Holden Knight, USPTA

With 18 years of tennis instructional experience, Holden is another career tennis professional having taught all over the Hampton Roads area. He is a former All-American at Christopher Newport University. Holden has been at MNTC for the past six years.

Tennis Coordinator: Becky Strohmeier

Becky has been with the MNTC since opening in 1995 and is one of the mainstays in Center Happenings. Becky coordinates the front desk and is the point person for all activities, lessons, and membership information.