These coaches teach at top ranked spots and have great lesson fulfillment & student reviews.


For nearly three decades, I've cultivated a passion for golf. Although soccer was my first sport as a child and in college, I realized as a young adult that golf was my true passion. I honed my golf skills with every chance I could and eventually began sharing my expertise with other aspiring players. My personal golf training background includes 2 years of George Gankas Golf Academy and putting lessons from Marcus Potter. In my twenties, I began competing in amateur tournaments, with a notable first place finish in a flighted stroke-play event. In my late 20's I transitioned to work as a turfgrass maintenance intern at Cherry Hills Country Club and assistant superintendent at Colorado Golf Club. This golf course maintenance experience has given me an in-depth knowledge of turfgrass, which helps me provide a specialization in greens reading and understanding of course conditions. I aim to blend technical proficiency with an engaging, enjoyable learning experience. My dedication ensures students not only improve their game but also develop a lifelong love for the sport.

Erik is from Lenexa, KS where he was introduced to tennis at the young age of 7 years old by his father. He started teaching tennis at the age of 14. He played his freshman year of college at Middle Tennessee State University where the team was conference champions and Erik was conference champion at #2 doubles. At Hampton University, he was two time conference champion and finished one season undefeated with a record of 25-0 in singles. As a team, they finished second in NCAA Division II National Championship. He was an All-American while at Hampton as well. Erik spent a few years teaching and playing on the professional tennis circuit, and finished his education at Methodist University where he got his B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Professional Tennis Management. Erik has over 30 year of tennis teaching and playing experience. He is USPTA, USPTR, and USTA certified. In his free time, Erik enjoys watching Kansas City Chiefs football and University of Kansas basketball as well as watching processional tennis and listening to 80’s and 90’s music. Erik really enjoys teaching others the great sport of tennis, it is an enriching experience, and he loves to share his knowledge and expertise with others.