Carlos Drada

Carlos Drada has many years of experience both playing and coaching tennis. He is a former Colombian professional tennis player with ATP experience, and he represented the Colombian Davis Cup team in 1995 and 2000. He played his college tennis at the University of Kentucky, where he was the 2000 NCAA singles runner-up.

Carlos was the Head Coach for the University of Kentucky women's tennis Team for 18 years and also has professional tour player coaching experience.

Now Carlos brings his experience and expertise to the Lauderdale Tennis Club.  He teaches private lessons and classes and is a certified "Elite" USPTA  instructor. He has held an RSPA Elite level coaching qualification since 2003 (The RSPA is the former USPTA).
       
In his mild-mannered and fun way, Carlos is sure to bring out your best on the tennis court.  We are fortunate to have him as part of our coaching staff here at the Lauderdale Tennis Club.

Phone: (917) 599-2225

Dale LePrevost

Dale LePrevost is an American former professional tennis player with ATP experience. He was the #1 player for the University of Iowa and men's varsity tennis coach.
       
Dale has extensive experience coaching and promoting tennis. He was the tennis director at Don Shula's club for 18 years, a featured speaker at one of the annual US Professional Tennis Association conventions for teaching pros, vice president of the Youth Tennis Foundation of Florida, and certified by the United States Professional Tennis Registry.
       
Dale teaches private lessons and also teaches the Lauderdale Tennis Club's regularly scheduled adult clinics. His coaching has produced top college players, national champions, and ATP players. Dale believes that tennis is not rocket science, and everyone can understand the skills and strategy. Then, you become your own coach every time you walk on the court.

Phone: (954) 560-2159

Caroline Verhelle

Caroline Verhelle is a highly skilled tennis professional with over a decade of coaching experience. She holds a bachelor's degree in physical education and has achieved great success as a player, being ranked in the top ten in her home country of Belgium. Caroline is also USPTA certified, ensuring her coaching methods meet the highest standards of excellence. In recognition of her outstanding dedication and expertise, she was awarded Coach of the Month in July 2023.

Caroline specializes in coaching kids ages 4-8 and often conducts after-school group lessons. She is also USTA certified in 10 and Under Tennis, demonstrating her expertise in introducing young players to the sport in a fun and engaging way. Caroline brings her passion for tennis and commitment to developing players of all levels to our club, making her an invaluable asset to our coaching team at Lauderdale Tennis Club.

Phone: (661) 903-6284

Mary Ginnard

Mary Ginnard is one of the most accomplished and decorated amateur tennis players in the world.

She has won countless “Gold Balls” in both singles and doubles. And she has won those many, many titles on all surfaces, on courts and clubs all over the globe. She possesses that rare talent that allows her to translate her skills to any stage in a players development; from beginner to the very advanced. She also brings a genuine enthusiasm and love of the game that her students draw from.

Mary currently is Ranked # 1 Nationally 50 Doubles

Ranked# 1 Nationally 55 Doubles

Certified Pro 1 rating with USPTA.

Phone: (954) 270-1968

Jennifer Wiley

Jennifer Wiley is a Fort Lauderdale native who learned to play tennis at Holiday Park. She played on full scholarship at Clemson University where she received a BS in economics. After a 7 year career at Morgan Stanley, Jennifer had 3 daughters and became a full time mom. She started teaching tennis and became USPTA certified in 2003. Her daughters played college tennis at Columbia University, UCLA, and Tufts. Many other of her students went on to play college tennis too.

Jennifer specializes in developing juniors into tournament players, middle and high school team players, and simply achieving a level where they can play tennis for life and enjoy the sport.

Jennifer’s hobbies are pickleball, traveling, running, and kombucha brewing.

Phone: (954) 439-1394