
About
I can be contacted at the Randolph Tennis Center.
I am a Former ATP world ranked player #1242 in the world 1996-97.
Ranked as high as #41 of all American men on the ATP tour.
I am the Former #1 men's open singles player in Florida.
3 time Nevada state open champion
Florida State Men’s open Champion
Delaware State Men’s open champion
Florida Designated Men’s open champion
Florida Super series champion
USTA National Mens’s open events
2 (Silver balls) National Open Finalist.
2 (Bronze balls) 3rd place in the National men’s Open division.
5th place Men’s National Open Clay courts.
In Doubles, I was ranked at the top of the Florida Men’s open division with Jason Strickler Derijk -I have multiple state championships in Florida , Delaware, and Nevada.
1 USTA National (Bronze ball) in Men’s 30’s National Clay courts with John Goldfarb.
In Mixed doubles
I have won multiple Usta nationals league tennis titles with a undefeated record lasting 2000-2010 (ten years)
I have 2 USTA National mixed open dbls Silver balls (indoors and Clay) with a national mixed Ranking of #3
I have coached thousands of players over the last 23 years.
I have leased two tennis centers at once
Fox chase tennis club in Chester NJ and Flanders valley tennis club in mount olive NJ.
I founded the Competitive Edge tennis academy in 2002 and founded and owned the Randolph tennis center in 2009-2011.
Which is where I currently teach. (Randolph Tennis Center) 973-252-1100.
I work with all ages and abilities but my serious players who dedicate their time usually tend to get serious results.
I coach 4 of the current players at Columbia University. (2023) ranked # 10 in the country.
I coach 2 current ATP world ranked players, since they were 6 and 8 years old. One of them recently was An ATP Challenger finalist -losing to Nishikori last weekend 6-2 7-5 who was a U.S. open finalist and another boy who made the semi finals of a futures event in Sandiego last week.
I have coached 1 boys champion, and 1 boys finalist at junior Wimbledon. 2022 and 2023.
I have coached players who made it into the top 200 on the Men’s ATP tour and top 300 in the WTA.
In 2022, I coached 3 of the top 10 ranked boys in the country in the 18’s.
#1 #4 #7.
I coached the #1 men’s player at Yale Michael Sun.
I coached the Women’s NCAA doubles finalist from the age of 8 who also won junior national titles 14’s and a State High School championships.
I coach all but one member of the number 1 high school boys varsity team in the country Newark Academy 2022 and 2023 with 4 of the 6 players competing in the 2 championship matches ( both of the 2 singles finalists and the doubles champions being my students.
As successful as my students are and tend to become all of them -even the beginners and adult students receive everything I have to offer.
I give tennis lessons at the Randolph tennis center (973-252-1100)
Located at 1578 Sussex Turnpike Randolph NJ 07869.
I also run clinics and summer camps at this location for all ages and levels.
I enjoy helping anyone at any age or level who wants to enjoy the sport.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
To inquire about lessons you may contact me through the Randolph tennis center 973-252-1100
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
ATP World ranked 1996+1997.
#1 Ranked Men's open player in Florida.
Two time National Open Finalist.
Two time National Open Bronze ball.
USPTA Certified.
Member of the HEAD Advisory staff.
Coach of multiple National champions+Finalists in following divisions:
NCAA.
Top USTA Sectional and National Juniors.
Top High School Varsity players.
Recreational players: levels of all ages and levels.
I coach anyone looking to improve their game with no restrictions. My goal is to help any person at any level to learn and love the game of tennis. I teach and train to any goal or age. I just want to help everyone love this game.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
How did you get started teaching?
After playing professional tennis, I decided to help as many people as possible to enjoy the sport.
What types of students have you worked with?
All ages and abilities + goals no exceptions.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Research backgrounds of coaches claiming their background. There are a lot of people that lie about their past achievement's in order to win you as a client.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Any and all that would be relivent towards your tennis game and goals.