Christian Hill - President


Email: chrishilltennis@gmail.com

Christian is widely regarded as one of the top coaches in the country. He has developed 4 top 100 WTA players, 8 National Champions, and for 7 out of 9 years has coached a player to the Most Improved Player Award in USTA/MS. As a former tour player with over twenty-five years of experience, he serves as a Board member of the USTA Middle States High Performance Committee.

Ray Josephs - Tennis Director


Email: ray.josephs@gmail.com

As a junior player, Ray had a top 5 ranking in USTA Middle States and earned a Division 1 tennis scholarship at Marist College. He was named to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) first team singles as well as team captain. Ray serves as a high performance coach, having worked with Christian Hill for several years developing sectional and nationally ranked players.

Donald "Sonnie" Pollosco - Head Tennis Professional


Email: pollosc2@tcnj.edu

Sonnie Pollosco has experience coaching tennis and fitness at The University of Virginia as well as the Berlin-Voorhees Tennis Center. Previously he held a USTA/MS ranking as high as # 4 and has been ranked as high as #31 nationally. He has competed in National and Zonal events. In high school he was the Courier Post and Philadelphia Inquirer Player of the Year and Athlete of the Year for all sports; holding a 112-6 record. He is a former Camden County and SJ State Singles Champion. He has received the coveted Tennis Coaches Association Player of the Year Award. Sonnie has received full scholarships to 13 Division I schools but continued his tennis career at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) where he was a 4-year starter; winning several tournaments while obtaining a degree in Health and Exercise Science. His expertise is in the field of footwork, fitness, and all-court skills.

Jarrod Grant - Head Tennis Professional


Jarrod Grant a skillful and accommodating pro with over 15 years teaching experience with children and adults of all ages. Began as a junior instructor for the National Junior tennis league at age 14. As a junior he gained a top 15 Middle States ranking. Played number 1 for Morgan State University. As a coach Jarrod has worked with players at the highest level, including current professional players Lisa Raymond and Alexandra Stevenson Jarrod uses teaching techniques focusing on proper stroke technique, building confidence, and having fun.

Mike Humes, Sr. - Staff Pro


Michael has been a certified PTR Tennis Instructor for 25 years. He has coached all levels of juniors, from beginners to highly ranked players in the South Jersey area. He has been a USTA team tennis coach for 6 years helping to develop the USTA fastest growing program. He is the tournament director for USTA tournaments at the Sports Club of South Jersey. As a Coach, Michael continues to develop his own game, currently competing in USTA leagues and holding a National USTA doubles ranking.

 

Matt Dickinson – Head Quickstart Coach


Matt caught the tennis bug when he was 12 years old. He enrolled in some lessons being offered on a public court in Mt. Holly, and the sport caught hold of his imagination. He played for his high school team, ranking as high as #2 singles. College and career took him away from tennis for a few years, but his son brought him back. Teaching little Matt to play inspired big Matt to pursue USPTA certification, which he achieved in early 2009. He has spent the last year and a half at the Sports Club of South Jersey working with the players in the Quickstart program, and looks forward to doing it for many years to come.

 

Andrey Patenko – Sports Performance Trainer


Andrey is an expert in kettleball training with over 20 years experience in personal and group fitness. He is certified RKC Level II, achieved Master of Sports Status in Russia and is also a former professional trainer of the Russian Central Police Department.