Education & Certifications
• B.S. in Marketing & Finance from Marquette University
• USPTA Professional
• USRSA Master Racquet Technician
• WTA Dick Arnold Award
• WTA Past President
• Greater Milwaukee Indoor Tennis Association President

Specializations & Interests
As Director of Tennis, Mike has the perfect balance of working with a great staff and team, as well as being able to coach players of all ages and abilities. Bringing together coaches as well as players to learn from each other is one of the best parts of the position. Mike enjoys being able to see staff and students grow over the years and share the knowledge they have learned with others.

Health & Recreation Motivational Philosophy
Mike likes to help people of all ages and levels to become better players through coaching technique, strategy, mental toughness, and self-motivation. No two players will have the same pathway to achieving the results they are looking for. Playing racquets sports is one of the keys to a successful healthy lifestyle that he strives for his students and himself.

Mike’s career started in 1983 with Elite Sports Clubs.

Jon has been an Elite tennis professional for decades. During the summer, he is the Tennis Director of Tripoli Country Club. Jon is a graduate of Marquette University where he played four years of collegiate tennis, and where he is now the Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach. He has been ranked #1 in Wisconsin in both singles and doubles.

Education & Certifications
• B.S. in Kinesiology/Sports Management from University of Texas-El Paso
• Competed at the NCAA Division 1 level for 4 years
• Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA/USPTA) Certified Pro
• USTA Sports Science Certified
• USTA Safe Play Certified
• USTA Schools Trainer

Awards
• Brookfield Central High School Athletic Hall of Fame (Induction Class of 2025)
• MTEF Community Tennis Leadership Award (2018)
• RSPA/USPTA Midwest Nancy Mickler Award (2008, 2014, 2017)
• NCAA Division 1 National Doubles ranking peaked at #25
• 1st Team All-Western Athletic Conference (1996, 1998)
• WIAA State Doubles Champion (1991) and Singles Runner-Up (1993)

Specializations & Interests
Erika returned to Elite Sports Clubs in 2019 after having worked for the USTA Midwest Section and Lake Geneva Tennis. Erika has worked with state, section, and nationally ranked junior players as well as been selected as a USTA Midwest Zonal coach five times, been appointed to the USTA Midwest Junior Competition Committee, Collegiate Committee, and the USTA Wisconsin Sanctioning and Scheduling committee. In addition, she has been responsible for growing community tennis in the state of Wisconsin and parts of Northern Chicago. She also served as the Head Women’s Tennis Coach at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and is currently on the Wilson Advisory Staff. A native of Brookfield, WI, she graduated from Brookfield Central High School finishing her tennis career with a 129-12 record. Erika focuses her coaching on the development of the entire player through hard work, sportsmanship, and fun.

Health & Recreation Motivational Philosophy
Erika enjoys working with juniors and adults of all levels of play. Tennis is a sport for a lifetime, is a great way to meet and interact with friends, and most importantly, is a great way to get out and have fun! In her free time, Erika enjoys traveling with her husband, hiking, and visiting National Parks.

Erika has been with Elite Sports Clubs and started her career in 1992.

Education & Certifications
– B.S. in Sports Business from Saint Louis University
– Competed at the NCAA Division I level for 4 years
– Member of Saint Louis University SAAC (Student-Athlete Advisory Committee)
– Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA/USPTA) Certified Professional
– USTA Safe Play Certified

Specializations & Interests

Jonathan graduated from Saint Louis University in 2024 with a degree in Sports Business. During his time at SLU, Jonathan competed on the Division I tennis team for all four years, bringing ample experience to Elite. While on the tennis team, Jonathan strived to bring his teammates closer on their road to success, creating both a fun and successful team culture. During his time there, the team reached new heights in their conference championship and had record-breaking seasons. In addition to this, Jonathan has also been coaching for the past five years, both in Wisconsin and Saint Louis. He’s led summer tennis camps and taught private lessons to players who range from beginner to advanced. His coaching style is very individualized, allowing each player to progress along their own path towards their goals, no matter how big or small. Coaching is Jonathan’s passion in life, and he hopes to help each of his clients reach their goals!

Health & Recreation Motivational Philosophy
Jonathan’s coaching philosophy is very tailored to each individual player. No two people are exactly the same in how they learn and improve as a tennis player, so Jonathan seeks to meet each client where they’re at. Along with this, Jonathan is a very energized and positive person. He is able to keep things fun and upbeat, never letting the lessons or groups get dull. He seeks to not only help his clients improve, but also wants to ensure they enjoy themselves. The passion he has for coaching is evident in this energy. Jonathan hopes to share his passion for the game with anyone who is willing to give it a chance.

Jonathan started his career in 2020 and has been with Elite Sports Clubs since 2024.

Saulo was born in Venezuela and raised in Peru and Brazil. He was introduced tennis at 8 years old on a recreational level. After his family immigrated to Brazil he quickly found his love and passion for the sport and competed throughout his junior career locally reaching a top 10 ranking in Sao Paulo and top 80 in the Nation. By the time he was 16, he began competing in the ITF circuit where he had the opportunity to train with professional players. After high school, Saulo was offered a full tennis scholarship to Dowling College in New York where he continued playing at a high competitive level. Soon after, he was offered a coaching position at NY Sportime Clubs in the Hamptons. His success gave him the opportunity to become Summer Camp Director at Sportime Harbor Island, Westchester. Saulo moved up the ladder to become an Assistant Manager & Tennis coordinator and responsible for the successful development of Sportime Harbor Island. His last role at Sportime was High-Performance Academy Director where he was working hand in hand with the John McEnroe Tennis Academy. Saulo Gonzales is here to apply all efforts and experience towards player development of all ages in the Wisconsin area towards USTA competition.

Education & Certifications
USPTA 1 Tennis Teaching Professional obtained from Rush Copley Healthplex 1997 in Aurora, IL
University of Wisconsin Bachelors of Business Administration – 1998-Finance
Northern Illinois University – Master of Business Administration – 2001- Finance

Specializations & Interests
I enjoy teaching all levels for private and group lessons.

Lifelong tennis player and USTA member. Former teaching pro at Schaumburg Tennis Plus in Schaumburg, IL, River Trails Tennis Center, Mt Prospect, IL, Head Tennis Coach of Franklin High School Girls’ Tennis Team, Tennis Director Nicolet Tennis Park & Rec

Health & Recreation Motivational Philosophy
I believe that health is wealth. The most important part of playing tennis is having fun and improving. I love hearing from students on how my instruction has helped them improve their tennis game. In my spare time, I enjoyed spending time with my wonderful

wife and 3 kids playing tennis, soccer, baseball, and basketball as well as going fishing. I enjoy being able to sit down and play the piano as well.

John’s career started in 1992 and has been with Elite Sports Clubs since 2022.

Education & Certifications
Medical Student at the Medical College of Wisconsin
Bachelor of Science in Cell & Molecular Biology, minor in Chemistry – Missouri State University
Specializations & Interests
Fati was born and raised in Morocco where she grew up playing tennis from the age of six. She participated in national and international junior tournaments and was ranked in the top 10 players in Morocco. During high school, she was offered full scholarships to compete in NCAA Division I programs in the US. Fati attended Missouri State University & led the women’s tennis team to win the first Missouri Valley Conference tournament in twenty years of the program’s history. As a medical student interested in pursuing a career in Cardiology, Fati is a huge advocate for health & fitness and encourages children to pursue sports competitively.

Health & Recreation Motivational Philosophy
Tennis, like other sports, teaches life lessons that the classroom does not. My priority as a coach is to educate my players and serve as their mentor and biggest supporter. The most important aspect of tennis is to have fun! I’ve had a blast playing tennis for twenty years and wouldn’t change it for the world. My coaching strategy highly depends on the specific needs of my players. I focus on a holistic view first and then on the small details. Tennis is a game that requires a fine technique and it’s crucial to have a foundation. So, we build the foundation first and strengthen the rest.

Fatima started her career in 2015 and she joined the Elite team in 2022.

Chris was born and raised in Southern California and started playing tennis at age 12 when his grandfather introduced him to the game. He was a California state.

Semi-finalist in doubles at Newport Harbor High School and played while at Fullerton College studying finance and accounting. Chris left the corporate world working for IBM and other tech companies to return to his love for tennis and teaching.

Education & Certifications
Mike’s tennis career started as a six-year-old taking group lessons at Elite Clubs in Brookfield in 1996. He played for Brookfield East High School and then embarked on his tennis coaching and teaching career. Prior to joining the Elite Clubs staff in 2024 Mike coached both boys and girls at the junior varsity and varsity levels at Brookfield East for 14 years and was a self-employed teaching professional for 12 years in the Brookfield area in the warmer months and in Florida in the coldest winter months. During this time Mike has worked with all levels from young beginners, players trying to make high school teams, top-level high school players, and adults looking to learn or get better at tennis.

Specializations & Interests
Mike understands that everybody learns differently and is very diligent about tailoring his teaching to the way an individual client learns, not just a list of things to learn and practice, as well as making it all fun. Mike is also experienced at incorporating video recording and analysis software into each client’s plan.

Health & Recreation Motivational Philosophy
Mike is passionate about healthy eating and physical conditioning in his personal life. He incorporates fitness and health into all his lesson programs whether individual, group, or camps.

Mike’s career started in 2010 and has been with Elite Sports Clubs since 2024.

Education & Certifications
Business Finance Major, Entrepreneurship Minor, and Art Certificate from Edgewood College

Specializations & Interests
E was raised in Wauwatosa, and started playing competitively in high school. E went on to play in college for Division 3 in the NACC Conference achieving tennis conference champs two times. E is also interested in starting a photography and videography business someday.

Health & Recreation Motivational Philosophy
Every match taught E stoicism—the art of controlling what you can and letting go of what you can’t. A bad call? Let it go. A double fault? Move on. The opponent’s momentum? Out of your hands. What mattered was your reaction, your next move, your mindset. In long rallies, E discovered patience. In defeats, E found resilience. In the solitude of the court, E met themselves: flawed, persistent, learning.

E’s career started in 2016 and has been with Elite Sports Clubs since 2024.

Education & Certifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
• High School Diploma
• CPR-Certified

Specializations & Interests
With a background in psychology and personal interest in philosophy, René brings an analytical and thoughtful approach to coaching. He excels at connecting with individuals and guiding them toward their full potential, particularly in one-on-one or long-term settings. René places strong emphasis on sharpening technique and developing mental prowess to help players avoid pitfalls and break bad habits. His psychological insight allows for a deep understanding of the unique ways each student thinks and learns, allowing the most effective and personalized guidance possible.

Health & Recreation Motivational Philosophy
René has a strong belief in the importance of mental resilience and the value of having a growth mindset. A growth mindset is the ideal philosophical mindset because it encourages individuals to proceed through obstacles and strive towards the idea of perfection. Not to reach the idea of perfection itself, but for the sake of constant and endless improvement.

René’s career started in 2018 and has been with Elite Sports Clubs since 2024.

Education & Certifications
-M.S. Recreation, Sport, & Tourism Management, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
-B.S. Information Technology, Walden University
-USTA High-Performance Coaching Program
-Dartfish Certified Technologist
-Hudl Sportscode Certified

Specializations & Interests
In 2003 Jason started using high-speed video analysis with his private lesson students to accelerate their growth. From 2006-2014 his private lesson students won 9 WIAA state singles and doubles titles. In 2008 he started doing technique analysis for the #2 ranked junior player in the country who later on reached a career-high ATP singles ranking of #341 in 2015.

In 2014 Jason joined USTA Player Development as a coordinator of coaching education and performance. His main role was to make technical and tactical changes for the top juniors and pros in the country. Some of the players Jason did performance analysis for include Tommy Paul, Coco Gauff, Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe, Madison Keys, Jack Sock, Reilly Opelka, and Amanda Anisimova among others. Players Jason has worked with have won 6 Grand Slam titles between them.

From 2015-2020 Jason worked in video analysis for the Wisconsin Badgers. In that role, Jason was in charge of coaching and analysis video for 7 Badger varsity sports including men’s and women’s tennis.

Health & Recreation Motivational Philosophy
Jason enjoys keeping people active and working with players who are beginning their tennis journey. Make sure you’re having fun on the court, tennis is supposed to be a fun activity!

Jason started his career in 1998 and has been with Elite Sports Clubs since 2024.

Education & Certifications
• Tennis Instructor, Exercise & Nutritional Science Department, San Diego State University
• Professor of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin – Degrees: B.S., M.D.

Specializations & Interests
Katja played Division 1 college tennis at San Diego State University, where her team won the Mountain West conference and consistently ranked top 20 in the nation. She continues to compete and played for Team USA at the Senior 35 World Championships in 2017. She enjoys working on technical skills and confidence-building with young, developing players.

In her spare time, Katja enjoys yoga, soccer, winter sports, and spending time outdoors with her kids. She also works as a pediatrician at Children’s Wisconsin hospital.

Health & Recreation Motivational Philosophy
Katja’s philosophy involves building confidence by teaching fundamental skills with strong focus on footwork and net play. She also works on teaching visualization techniques to enhance performance.

Katja started her career in 2003 and has been with Elite Sports Clubs since 2024.

Brian is a USPTA Pro/Wheelchair certified. He has been teaching tennis for the past 26 years. Brian has been the recipient of Wisconsin’s Rollie Mueller Award, and the USPTA Midwest Fay Tooley award. In 2009, he was presented with the distinguished USPTA National Star Award. During the summer months, Brian teaches for the Mequon Recreation Department. Brian has served since 2012 on the Adaptive Tennis Committee with the Midwest region of the USTA. Brian has been the Co-Director of Wisconsin’s Advantage Kids/Adults and Special Needs/ Wheelchair tennis program for 26 years.

Education & Certifications
• College degree in education and history
• Coaching enforcement
• Played European circuit
• Captain of Wisconsin tennis team

Specializations & Interests
• Tennis
• Property management

Health & Recreation Motivational Philosophy
Teach students of all ages to learn tennis, staying in shape yet enjoying their sport

Martin’s career started in 1970 and has been with Elite Sports Clubs since 1972.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
• UW-Whitewater Physical Education
• USPTA Tennis Professional

SPECIALIZATION & INTERESTS
I am interested in and enjoy coaching all ages & levels of
tennis players from 3 years old to 83+ years old.

PHILOSOPHY
My philosophy starts with sharing an understanding and enjoyment of the game of tennis. This comes from my enthusiasm and knowledge of the game, which I have been playing since age 7. I hope to motivate my students to have an appreciation and passion for the game, which can lead to physical, mental and emotional benefits both on and off the court.

Brian’s career started in 1990 and has been with Elite Sports Clubs since 2007.

Robert came to North Shore from Western Racquet Club where he was their Junior Development Coordinator. Prior to that, Robert was the Tennis Director at The Brookclub/Elite-West Brookfield. He played collegiate tennis at Marquette University where he was the team‘s #1 Singles Player and played #1 Doubles with North Shore Elite‘s Tennis Director Jon Calvillo. As a junior competitor, Robert was the #1 ranked player in Indonesia. Robert has playing experience at the international level and pro satellite competitions. Robert is currently working with some of the area‘s nationally ranked juniors.

Mark is the Head Men‘s and Women‘s tennis coach at Cardinal Stritch University. Mark grew up in the Milwaukee area and has been a part of Elite Sports Clubs his entire life. Mark played NCAA division 1 college tennis at UW–Green Bay at the #1 singles and #1 doubles position. Mark is also a former Wisconsin team state champion and individual state runner up at Nicolet High School. Mark has also previously coached at UW-Milwaukee and UW Green Bay and has been teaching tennis in Wisconsin for 13 years. Mark is excited to be teaching at North Shore Elite, where he grew up training for his tennis career.

EDUCATION & AWARDS

• Bachelor’s of Arts & Science from UW-Milwaukee
• USPTA Elite Tennis Professional
• Excellence in Tennis Award 02/03 Club Corp
• Star Performer of the Year 2007- Le Club
• USPTA/Midwest Fay Tooley Award 2010
• WTA Bill Letwin Award Recipient 2012
• USPTA WI Professional of the Year 2017

SPECIALIZATION & INTERESTS

• Director of Junior Tennis Le Club 2001-2009
• Coached three USTA Jr. Team tennis teams to Nationals
• 2005 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma- 5th place
• 2007 Tucson, Arizona- 2nd place
• 2008 Mobile, Alabama team went undefeated 21-0
• WTA Chairman of Jr. Development Committee 2007-2019

PHILOSOPHY

“Grow, develop, win, and have fun playing the game of tennis”

Chips’s career started in 1995 and has been with Elite Sports Clubs since 2009.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• Graduate of Ferris State University PTM Program
• USPTA Elite Professional

SPECIALIZATION & INTERESTS
I love teaching people of all ages and ability levels. Interests are sports and collecting sports cards and memorabilia.

PHILOSOPHY
Fun and enjoyment is key, patience is important, but attitude and energy are the only things you can control.

Marty’s career started in 1990 and has been with Elite Sports Clubs since 2012.

Jeff is a USPTA Elite Professional with over 30 years tennis teaching experience. He has taught tennis at the Vail Racquet Club in Vail, Colorado and in Munich, Germany after he came off the ATP Tour. Jeff has been on the tennis staff at Elite Clubs since 2005 and worked with hundreds of the state’s top high school and other high-performance junior players. Jeff has coached many juniors that went on to get a college scholarship in all three NCAA divisions. Jeff was ranked in the state, Midwest, and country as a junior player. He teamed with brother Jordan in college to reach a National ranking of #17 for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in doubles. Jeff and Jordan took the school to National Championships in 1988 and 1989, getting the school a National ranking of #19. Jeff and his brother, Jordan, were inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame in 2014 at UWM. Jeff has been a top 10 Nationally ranked player post-college and reached a high of #2 in the country in doubles with partner Jordan Aranda.

Jordan is a USPTA Elite Professional with over 30 years tennis teaching experience. He was a member of the professional tennis staff that gained the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort in Sarasota, Florida, the #1 rated resort in the country in the mid-1990’s. Then co-directed Hidden Palms Racquet Club in Tampa, Florida. He has been on the Elite Clubs tennis staff since 2005 and worked with hundreds of the state’s top high school and other high-performance junior players. At times coaching them to collegiate scholarship and post-college employment in the tennis industry. He has the privilege of working closely with well known international professionals such as ex-Davis Cup Captain Tom Gullikson, Nick Bollettieri, Oscar Wegnar, and Rick Vetter. As a player Jordan won the WIAA State High School doubles crown in 1985 and 1986 while attending Shorewood High School. He teamed with brother Jeff in college to reach a National ranking of #17 for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he was the player with the most wins in school history, and where the brothers were inducted to the Athletic Hall of Fame in 2014. He has been a top 10 Nationally ranked player post-college and reached a high of #2 in the country in doubles with partner Jeff Aranda.

Education & Certifications
• Graduated from LCSC with a degree in Industrial Electronic Technology and a minor in Coaching
• Played 4 years of college tennis
• CDC Heads Up Concussion in Youth Sports Training for Coaches
• USTA Safe Play Certified

Specializations & Interests
Andres has experience working in high-intensity academies as well as indoor clubs, where he’s taught all levels of play, from kids to promising juniors as well as adults. He is also the former Head Tennis Coach at Rutgers University in Newark. Andres now hopes to be able to bring that experience to Wisconsin and help players of all ages develop their tennis game and take it to the next level all while having a great time on the court!

Health & Recreation Motivational Philosophy
Andres believes that everyone has their own reasons for playing tennis, so he uses a variety of teaching methods to match each person’s learning style and motivation. Above all, he emphasizes having fun on the court while getting a great workout. His main goal is to help each individual reach their full potential, whatever their personal goals may be.

Andres started his career in 2016 and has been with Elite Sports Clubs since 2020.

Education & Certifications
Ph.D. Candidate in Sports Science (Expected 2026) – University of Taipei, Graduate Institute of Sports Training
M.S. in Sports Science (2021) – University of Taipei, Graduate Institute of Sports Training
B.A. in Sports Science (2019) – University of Taipei

Specializations & Interests
Born in Taiwan and raised in the United States, Connie is a recently retired professional tennis player with extensive experience at all levels of the sport. She was one of the nation’s top junior players before competing at the NCAA Division I level for the University of Pennsylvania. After an outstanding freshman year at Penn—where she played exclusively as the first seed, achieved a national ranking of No. 14, and earned both Ivy League Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year honors—Connie pursued her dream of competing on the professional tour. Over 14 years, she won six ITF singles titles and 27 ITF doubles titles, reaching career-high WTA rankings of No. 224 in singles and No. 114 in doubles. Connie has also proudly represented Taiwan on the international stage at the Olympics, Billie Jean King Cup, and Asian Games. Drawing from her experiences at the junior, collegiate, and professional levels, she tailors her coaching to each player’s unique strengths, equipping them with the tools to overcome challenges and reach their full potential.

Health & Recreation Motivational Philosophy
Connie lives by the belief that maintaining a positive attitude in the face of difficulty is key to growth. She strives to promote confidence, resilience, and overall well-being in others. To her, tennis is not just about competition but also about personal development, mental strength, and lifelong enjoyment. Whether coaching athletes or guiding individuals toward a healthier lifestyle, she emphasizes the importance of discipline, self-belief, and balance. Her philosophy inspires others to embrace challenges, stay active, and cultivate a sustainable approach to health and recreation.

Connie’s career began in 2011 and has been with Elite Sports Clubs in 2025.