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Dennis
Van der Meer is the founder and president of the
Van Der Meer Tennis University and the Professional Tennis Registry
(PTR.) Dennis, a registered coach of both the ATP and WTA, is
recognized worldwide for his innovative teaching techniques,
and has received numerous awards for teaching and coaching,
including being named "Olympic Developmental Coach of the
Year" in 1997. Most recently, Dennis was awarded an honorary
doctorate from the University of Greenwich, England. Dennis
has coached hundreds of nationally and internationally ranked
junior and professional players throughout his career, including
such champions as Billie Jean King and Margaret Court, and has
an uncanny knack for finding the best, most efficient way to
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Pat
Van der Meer is the Director of the Van Der Meer
Summer Circuit Program. A registered WTA coach, Pat is an experienced
coach at all levels. With her husband, Dennis, Pat has coached
players to the finals of Grand Slam Junior and Professional
Events. She has been an Area Training Center Head Coach, and
was named South Carolina Pro of the Year in 1991. In 1993 Pat
earned the PTR's Coach Jim Verdieck Award, and received the
International Tennis Hall of Fame's Tennis and Education Merit
Award in 2002. |
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Vince Bilotta is the General Manager and a Head Professional for Van Der Meer Tennis. As Director of Product Testing for Head® Sports since 1993, he oversees the U.S. testing site based at Van Der Meer Tennis Academy. Vince also served as a USTA Area Training Center Coach for North Carolina where he coached many top juniors. Vince played his collegiate tennis while attending Murray State University. He continues to work on court with many top players. |
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Dr.
Louie Cap is a Master Professional and PTR National
Tester and Clinician. He was awarded the 1993 PTR Pro of the
Year. Louie travels extensively throughout the world conducting
numerous tennis workshops. He played the European Circuit in
the 60's. In addition to his lengthy teaching & playing
career, Louie has a Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics and has completed
25 consecutive Boston Marathons. |
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Steve
Rickard has been the Director of Tennis Operations
for Van Der Meer Tennis and a Head Professional since 1983.
He has traveled extensively throughout Europe and Asia conducting
tennis workshops with Dennis. Steve has been leading our Sweet
Briar, Virginia Adult Summer programs since 1987. |
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Andy
Sklarin was named a Head Professional for the Van
Der Meer TennisUniversity in January of 2008. He has been working
for Van Der Meer TennisUniversity, Inc. since April of 2003.
He is also the Director of Mercersburg summer camps. Andy was
the administrator and a Head Teaching Pro at the Oberlin Tennis
Camp from 1993-2001. He has also been the Director of Marketing
& Sales for Van Der Meer TennisUniversity, Inc. Andy played
his junior tennis in the New England region and his college
tennis for Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH. |
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Brandon Frazier was named a Head Professional for Van Der Meer Tennis in July of 2010, and has been working with the Van Der Meer Tennis Academy and summer camps since 2003. He is also VDM Academy's Director of College Placement, and is a USTA High Performance coach. Originally from North Carolina, Brandon graduated from Appalachian State University in 2004 majoring in History and Education, and graduated from East Carolina University in 2007 with a Master's in Military & Maritime History. |
Van Der Meer Tennis Po Box 5902, Hilton Head Island,
SC 29938
1-800-845-6138 / 843-785-8388 / 843-785-7032 (fax) / tennis@vandermeertennis.com
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