Pro Staff

Austin Tennis Center
7800 Johnny Morris Road, 78724

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Pro Staff

Austin Tennis Center

(512) 928-8119

Lincoln Ward-USPTA

Director/Teaching Pro

Lincoln has been teaching and running programs on the Austin Tennis scene for over 10 years. He spent several years at Pharr Tennis Center as the Junior Development Director. Afterwards, he became the Head Coach for Concordia University Tennis Team. Most recently, he has spent the last 3 years at Caswell Tennis Center.

During this time, Lincoln has coached and help develop adults and juniors ranging from beginner to collegiate calliber. He has coached several Junior and Adult Team Tennis squads to City and State Championships in various levels. He has coached several junior players to the Champ and Superchamp levels.

Lincoln also started a grant/donation based grassroots afterschool tennis-sports program that sends out coaches to elementary and middle school campus' to teach and introduce tennis to children of all ages. This program is completely free to every child. This program has been utilized by over 30 elementary and middle schools in the Austin Area.

Click here to visit Lincoln's Page

Jerry Johnson

Assoc. Teaching Pro-USPTA/USPTR

Jerry Johnson holds both USPTA and USPTR certification. He has trained at the the Van Der Meer Tennis University and been a teaching pro at the Onion Creek Country Club. Afterwards, he left Austin to run his own Tennis Pro Shop. He is now back in Austin enjoying the tennis life here at the Austin Tennis Center.

Click here to visit Jerry's Page

John Zavala

Assoc. Teaching Pro-

John Zavala is a former NCAA Collegiate player ranked as high as #1 for Schneider University. He grew up in the Austin area competing at the USTA Champ and SuperChamp levels. If you’re looking to have fun while really improving your game, John is the choice for you. John will oversee the Junior Development program at the Austin Tennis Center.

Pro Shop Staff

Nathan Ward-Front Desk / String Technician

Michael Mirza-Front Desk / String Technician

John Zavala-Front Desk / String Technician / Teaching Pro

Christine Aleman-Front Desk