Mark has been playing competitive tennis for over 30 years and coaching for over 15 years, beginning with his military career in the US Air Force. He played for and coached his squadron’s team during active duty in England, California, Korea, and finally at Langley Air Force Base here in Virginia. Before coming to MNTC, Mark was Assistant Teaching Pro at the Hampton Tennis Center.
A local fixture, Mark has won numerous local Hampton Roads titles over the last decade in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles. Mark’s passion and desire to see his students learn to play tennis and improve their skill level is enthusiastic and contagious. Mark is a PTR Level 2 and USPTA Professional certified instructor and an Oscar Wegner Modern Tennis Methodology certified coach.