Meet Jordan Phelps, tennis pro and Junior Tennis Director at Elite-Mequon! He has a strong passion helping his tennis students learn and grow in the sport. Not only does Jordan want to help them learn the sport technically, he hopes to instill his passion for the game in them as well.
Meet Jordan Phelps
- What position(s) do you currently hold at Elite and any you have held in the past?
I am a tennis pro and Junior Tennis Director at Elite Sports Club-Mequon.
- How long have you been playing tennis?
I’ve been playing tennis since 2007. I started working at Elite in June 2026.
My greatest personal accomplishment in tennis was beating the #5 doubles team in the nation and getting ranked #17 in the nation in Division 2.
- What made you want to become a tennis pro?
Growing up playing tennis, I had great coaches that became my mentors and created a huge bond with them. Being a Tennis Pro allows me to be that for these kids.
- What is your favorite part about your job? About tennis in general?
For me, it’s coming to work every single day and doing something I love. I learn just as much from my students as they do from me.
Through all the highs and the lows tennis has taught me so many valuable lessons.
- What activities do you participate in at the club or outside of the club besides tennis?
I love watching sports. I’m a huge Browns, Guardians, Cavaliers and Ohio State fan. OH-
Also, I enjoy working out, and going on adventures with my two dogs.
- How would you encourage someone who is considering tennis for the first time?
You can play this sport the rest of your life! It’s a great way to get some exercise without it feeling like exercising.
- What advice do you give people who are just starting out in tennis?
Give it a try! It’s never too late to start and learn!
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