DIRECTOR OF TENNIS
PAUL PRIOR
Paul has an extensive tennis background, which includes a playing career as one of the top juniors in the nation of South Africa and being selected as a part of ITF African Development squad. He later went on to play professional tennis in Europe and Africa, competing against top international players on the ATP tour, and played the Number 1 position in German Professional Team Tennis for the Andernach Tennis Club. As a tennis coach, Paul has worked with three number one players in South Africa including Tegan Edwards the current number one player in South Africa on the WTA professional tour. In addition he has coached eight players who achieved top 20 junior rankings in the United Kingdom. Paul organizes all the programs at Hillcrest, provides instruction for the junior programs, and gives private lessons.
TEACHING PROFESSIONAL
KIM CUBERO
Kim is USPTA certified and has over 20 years experience teaching at Country Clubs, Racquet Clubs in the Philadelphia and New Jersey area. Kim has experience with all levels, priding herself in clear, simple communication to help beginning players learn the proper foundation to accelerate development and stick with a "sport for a lifetime." Kim provides instruction to adults in our Fundamental Tennis programs and gives private lessons.
TEACHING PROFESSIONAL
PAUL MCDONOUGH
Paul has been teaching at Hillcrest for over 20 years. He is both USPTA and USPTR certified, and is a graduate of Tyler Junior College for tennis instruction. Former BCTA president, Paul enjoys instructing all levels of play. Paul runs many of our drill sessions, offers instruction for some of our junior programs, gives private lessons and coaches some of our USTA teams.
TEACHING PROFESSIONAL
PETER MOGAN
Peter joined the Hillcrest Pro staff in October 2006 from Sussex, England. He has over 5 years of teaching experience as well as a Bachelor and Master degrees in Sports Psychology. He is certified as RPT Level 3 European Professional. He has coached at one of the top academies in the United Kingdom at the South Coast Tennis Academy which has produced 5 world ranked players, and over 20 players ranked in the top 20 in Great Britian. Peter not only conducted on-court coaching, but also worked as a sports psychologist for the performance squad. In addition, Peter has expertise with state-of-the-art stroke analysis software, Dartfish, where studentss can have their strokes analyzed and compared side-by-side with professional players for accelerated learning and improvement. He provides on court instruction in both junior and adult programs, gives private lessons and provides racquet stringing services in our on-site pro shop.
PRIVATE LESSONS WITH OUR PRO STAFF
Work with our tennis professioanls on a 1-on1 basis or with friends to elevate your gaame and gain greater enjoyment from the game. Our philosophy is rooted on developing more efficiant stroke mechanics that prevent injuries and enhance stroke effectiveness. Further, concentration is to develop greater footwork and balance while simultaneously teaching shot selection and strategies for singles and doubles play. Based on your goals and interests, our staff will develop a comprehensive plan to expand your skills and playing ability to a new level.
Teaching Professional: Private rate $60/hour, $30/1/2hour, Clinic rate $64/hour
Director of Tennis: Private rate $75/hour, $38/1/2hour, Clinic rate $79/hour
Discounted Lesson Packages :
a) Teaching Professional - 8 one hour private lessons $439
b) Director of Tennis- 8 one hour private lessons $539
c) Teaching Professional - 8 one and a half hour clinics $719
d) Director of Tennis- 8 one and a half hour clinics $859
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