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Two new offical courts for 10 & under |
We offer tennis programs
for every skill level
The Sports Club of Novi tennis instructors are trained to inspire and advance all junior players. Our programming and personal attention create a lifetime sport. All the
programs accommodate the serious tennis player, as well as the recreational player. We are committed to developing the complete player through fundamentals and fun. |
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A revolutionary change in the way kids 10 and under learn, play, and compete in tennis is happening at The Sports Club of
Novi. We have installed two new 36’ x 18’ courts designed specifically to develop tennis skills for young children. Introduce your child to this lifetime sport in the most
funfilled, kid-friendly environment. Your child will be taught all the entry level skills required to play tennis. New soft tennis balls will be used by our team of professionals.
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| Meet our staff (mouse over name) |
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| Hans Akan |
Joel Kielbowicz |
| Tracy Bardallis |
Mikee Knoll |
| Todd Beyer |
Marin Kouzmaov |
| Graham Cottom |
Donovan Mitchell |
| Lisa Crawford |
Keith Morrison |
| Brady Crosby |
Lori Potochick |
| Dimitri Diakonov |
Robbie Risdon |
| Cameron Greig |
Jayson Torres |
| John Hale |
Chris Trumbull |
| David Kamisar |
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| Tracy BardallisTracy joined The Sports Club of Novi in 2001. She was a 2008 USTA National Champion.
She is a graduate of MSU, and was voted to the All Big Ten Tennis Team. Tracy coaches Women’s Suburban and USTA teams.
She teaches adult instructional classes, junior programs, and runs clinic’s working with groups on strokes, strategy and conditioning.
She also does private instruction working on individual stroke technique. |
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| Lisa Crawford- Lisa started playing tennis at the age of 9 in San Jose, CA.
She competed in junior tournaments, High School, and at the University of California, Davis.
Lisa started teaching tennis at John Gardiners Tennis Ranch in Carmel Valley, CA.
She moved to Michigan in 1985. Lisa played Suburban tennis and on a 4.5 level USTA team that went to Nationals.
She received her USPTA certification in 1994. Lisa started teaching for the Sports Club in 2004.
"I feel teaching tennis was a natural progression for me because I’ve always loved the game." |
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| David Kamisar David was a High School All-American and played on Kalamazoo College’s 1978 NCAA National Championship team.
David teaches all levels of tennis. David has helped develop national champions Bobby Kokavec, Shannon Byrne, Christina Ruiz, and Orline Stanoytchev to name a few.
David’s Matchplay is the largest such program in the Midwest for 30 years running. It’s produced over 30 National Champions, and over 25 world ranked players. |
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| Joel Kielbowicz - Joel played 4 years of Division 1 tennis at The University of Nevada.
He competed for 3 years on the USTA Pro Circuit. He reached a career high of 874 in singles and 479 in doubles.
Joel has also coached at the International Tennis Academy in Florida.
Worked with WTA and ATP players as well as several top nationally and ITF ranked juniors. |
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| Marin Kouzmanoav - Marin brings 30 years of teaching experience to The Sports Club of Novi.
Marin has worked with both junior players and adult players. Has worked with national ranked girls.
He was a hitting partner for Tsvetana Pironkova in Bulgaria currently ranked 35 in the world.
In college Marin played #1 and 2nd singles in the team. The team reached 4th place in the national college competition.
He has won national tournaments in 30 and over division. |
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| Chris Trumbull - Chris started playing tennis at the age of five. He played junior tennis, competed for Ann Arbor Huron High School.
Chris went to play tennis for Michigan State University. After graduation, Chris went on to manage MSU’s Tennis Facility.
Chris has been at The Sports Club of Novi since 1998. |
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| Todd Beyer - Todd brings 25 years of teaching experience to the Sports Club of Novi. He was a ranked JR. player.
In high school at Wayne Memorial he was #1 singles, team captain, conference and regional winner. Todd played college tennis at Northwood University where he was #2 singles and #1 doubles.
Once again team captain, Conference and sectional winner. He went to nationals 3 out of 4 years. |
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| Keith Morrison - Keith has taught tennis for over 20 years, at different locations in the Detroit metro area.
Centaru tennis club, Farmington tennis, and has been at The Sports Club of Novi for 11 years.
Keith has coached the Farmington High School Boys tennis team for six years.
Keith’s priority is to teach all lessons private and group the art of good footwork because that is where tennis begins. |
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| Jayson Torres - I have a very simple philosophy when it comes to teaching tennis. Keep it simple and keep it fun.
I love teaching fundamentals in a "Game Based Approach" to learning. USPTR certified with rating of PRO, MSU graduate, Director of Suburban Travel Tennis at
The Sports Club of Novi, Director of Tennis at Walnut Creek Country Club. |
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