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Cyndi Lucier:
clucier@apted-hulling.com
(314)-644-6640 ex. 484
Director of Operations and Assistant to the President. Cyndi has performed accounting for Apted-Hulling, Inc. for over 20 years. Cyndi also oversees the membership accounts at Creve Coeur Racquet Club.
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Jeff Moore:
Operations Manager. Jeff has been with the company for over 25 years.
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Maurice Nelson:
Kitchen Manager.
Maurice is originally from Jamaica and attended Port Maria High School. He started his career at the five star resort Plantation Inn, in Ocho Rios, Jamaica where he was trained in the culinary arts for three years and then moved on to work for Stellar Cruise Services. After making a name for himself overseas, he moved to America and has made St. Louis his home since 1997. Please visit the dining room and enjoy one of Maurice’s worldly creations.
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Julie Dailey
julie@ccrctennis.com
Julie is one of our Pro Shop employees. Julie is a retired teacher, and enjoys spending her time playing tennis. Julie is one of our coordinators and organizers for Ladies Interclub. |
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| TENNIS PROFESSIONALS - all tennis pros can be reached by calling the Pro Shop (314)-434-0344 |
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Alan Douglas: CCRC Director of Tennis.
tennisdirector@ccrctennis.com
Alan returned to CCRC in the fall of 2000 after a 12-year absence. He is formerly a #1 ranked doubles player in the St. Louis District. Alan has been the Head Tennis Director at Sunset Country Club since 1993 and has been on the Wilson Advisory Staff since 1983. Alan enjoys working with all levels of juniors and adults. His primary objective is to improve the junior intermediate tournament level players.
Lesson Rate: $46.00 + Court Fee
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Jim Hammond
Tennis professional and USPTA member, Jim Hammond, joined the CCRC staff of professionals over the summer of 2005, bringing with him 20 years of teachng and playng experience. As a 5.0 USTA Men's team member, Jim's experience as a player has led him to national tournament competitions. His flexible teaching chedule, laid back style and knowledge of the game make him a strong team member and great addition to the CCRC teaching staff.
Lesson Rate: $44.00 + Court Fee |
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Steve Wall
High Performance Director
Please Contact the Club to request Steve's Contact information (314)-434-0344
A native St. Louisian, Steve returned to CCRC after a 2 year absence.
Formerly a top 5 ranked player locally and sectionally, as well amongest the
top 100 nationally ranked throughout most of his junior career. He then went on to
play at the next level for both Southeast Missouri State and then finishing
at Southern Methodist University. After a very successful collegent career,
Steve spent 2 years time playing on the ATP satelite circuit. When his
playing days were over he went to work at the prestiges John Newcombe Tennis
Academy for ten years, where he coached such future stars as Lleyton Hewitt,
Mariana Lucic, as well as Byron and Wayne Black. During his time there Steve
honed his skills as was one of the top coaches, spending time
traveling around the world with players on the ITF, ATP and WTA circuits. He
also has been on the Prince National Team staff since 2004. Steve enjoys
working with juniors and adults of all ages and experience levels, where he
feels he can pass on his true love and passion for the game of tennis. With
some 35 years of playing and coaching experience behind him, Steve is wonderful to have at CCRC.
Lesson Rate: $44.00 + Court Fee
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Karim El Idrissi
Please help us in Welcoming to The Creve Coeur Racquet Club Staff Karim El Idrissi. El Idrissi will be assisting Steve Wall with the High Performance program. Karim served as the Assistant Men’s Tennis coach at Lindenwood University for the 2008-2009 season, where he played for four years and was No. 1 singles and doubles every season. El Idrissi is an accomplished player and an accredited coach. Karim won the USTA Open for the St. Louis District in 2008. Karim El Idrissi will also be available for private lessons.
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Mandy Walker
mandy@ccrctennis.com
Mandy moved to St. Louis from Springfield, MO, where she was a tennis pro at Highland Springs Country Club
for nine years. She was PTR certified in 1999 and enjoys teaching tennis to kids of all ages! Mandy played singles and doubles for Drury College, was a Missouri State Top 10 player in singles and doubles, and was ranked in the Top 10 in the Missouri Valley District for several years as a junior player.
Lesson Rate:$44.00 + Court fee
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Arky Leonard
Tennis Professional. Arky is a former top ten singles and doubles player in the St. Louis area. He played tennis for Jefferson Junior College, winning an all-conference trophy, where he would later be the coach of a team that would be regional champs and make two trips to the national junior college tennis tournament in Scottsdale, Arizona. At Southeast Missouri State University, from which he graduated, he was the number one singles player for two years and captain his senior year. He taught numerous adult tennis classes for Jefferson College and ran lessons for children in his home town of Festus for several years. For fifteen summers Arky was the tennis instructor for the National Youth Sports Program at Forest Park Community College where he was awarded “Coach Of The Year” three times. Arky also works behind the Pro Shop desk during the weekdays.
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| Lesson Rate: $40.00 + Court Fee |
Kristina Burleson
(314)-952-6662 (cell)
Tennis Professional. Kristina was born in Russia, January 16, 1981 and moved to California at the age of 11. She was ranked top 10 in Juniors (CAL) and as high as 25 in the Girls' 18 Nationals. Kristina graduated from the University of Missouri in 2004 on a full Tennis Scholarship; She has had the 2nd most wins in Mizzou history! She has coached tennis leagues and camps through her career and assisted with individual lessons at Mizzou Green Tennis Center. During her 5th year of college, Kristina assisted Blake Starkey - Mizzou's Head Tennis Coach with team practice. A fun fact: Kristina had a star roll in a USTA Tennis commercial during the 1996 US Open.
Lesson Rate:$40.00 + Court Fee |
Yelena Johnson
oyelena@hotmail.com
cell: (323) 208-1113
Sister of fellow CCRC pro Kristina Burleson, Yelena is the former Number One for the University of Missouri Women’s Tennis team. She was on Full Athletic Scholarship while at the University and gained her Bachelors Degree in Education. Yelena earned such honors as: All Big 12 First Team and Big 12 Player of the Week, and was ranked 28th in ITA Central Region. In high school, she was ranked top ten in the Nation .and top five in Southern California. She has developed a professional career as a Tennis Instructor at Marlborough School, conducting many clinics and lessons. Throughout college, Yelena assisted in the development of many youth tennis players at the Green Tennis Center. Yelena joined CCRC in the summer of 2008 as a part time tennis pro while teaching 2nd grade for the Parkway School District. Currently she is a full time pro Creve Coeur coaching multiple clinics and is offering private lessons.
A Fact About YO: She moved to the U.S from Belarus when she was 5yrs old and began taking tennis lessons when she was 6 from USTA certified tennis pro, Yakov Olshansky, who also happens to be her and Kristina’s father. Both sisters are bilingual.
Lesson Rate: $38.00 + Court Fee
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Chrissy Derouin
Chrissy Derouin is originally from Moline, IL, where she grew up in a large tennis family receiving instruction from her Dad and her five Division I siblings. She is currently working towards her Masters in Social Work at Washington University, and is excited to still have her foot in tennis at CCRC. She played Division I tennis at Iowa State University on a full scholarship where she was team captain, All Big 12 First Team, an ITA Scholar-Athlete, and tallied wins against Texas Tech, Texas A&M, Nebraska, Oklahoma State, Missouri, Kansas, and Kansas State. In high school, Chrissy was doubles runner up in the Illinois State Championship. Throughout her tennis career, she has taught at numerous clinics and camps.
*To Schedule Lessons with Chrissy, please contact the Pro Shop*
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Cynthia Brightfield Bick
Tennis Professional. CCRC welcomes Cyndi back to St. Louis. Cyndi's accomplishments include the Missouri High School State Championships as a player at St. Joseph's Academy and the winner of the Outstanding Student Athlete Award as a player at Northwestern University. Recently, Cyndi teamed with her brother, Ken Brightfield, to win the Mixed Doubles City Championship. Her teaching experience includes camps in Republic of China ('79, '80), Huron High School Girls Varsity Tennis Team and Club Instruction at Kettering Tennis Center (Dayton, OH), Huron Valley Tennis Club (Ann Arbor, MI), and Laurel Hill Tennis Club (Toledo, OH). Cyndi hopes to contribute to CCRC's tennis by teaching on weekends, evenings and during the summer.
*** NON MEMBERS MUST ADD AN ADDITIONAL $5.00 TO LESSON RATES ***
*** COURT FEE IS $14.00 ADDED TO INDOOR LESSONS AND OUTDOOR LESSONS FOR INDOOR MEMBERS *** |
If you are interested in Private Lessons with a Pro,
Please Contact the Pro Shop to schedule lessons
(314)-434-0344 or proshop@ccrctennis.com
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