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BOYS
Schedule
Roster
Coaching Staff
Suresh Menon
Head Coach
Suresh Menon was named the Bolles boys’ tennis head coach in January 2021. Menon brings to Bolles decades of experience in international tennis as both a coach and player.
Prior to Bolles, Menon served as the National Head Coach for the Lawn Tennis Association of Malaysia, leading the nation’s efforts in the Davis Cup, Fed Cup and national junior programs as well as establishing the National Tennis Academy. Menon has also served as a consultant and national coach with the Thailand and Indonesia national tennis programs. Menon has coached a number of high ranked players on both the ATP and WTA professional tours. He is an ITF Level 3 Certified Coach, the highest coaching certification for the ITF.
For over 20 years, Menon coordinated international tennis programming in over 32 countries throughout Asia as a development officer with the International Tennis Federation. In this role, he was responsible for international and national coaching development, education and certification; Olympic Solidarity efforts; Grand Slam funding; venue readiness and international event management.
Menon began his coaching career as an assistant coach at his alma mater, the University of Idaho from 1985 - 87. As a student-athlete at Idaho, he was the 1984 Big Sky Conference Champion in #1 double and 1983 champion in #3 singles. He was the Malaysian National Champion in 1980 and 1981. Menon represented Malaysia in the 1981 Davis Cup at #1 singles as well as in the 1979 South East Asian Games. He ranked #28 in the junior world rankings in 1979 and participated in the 1979 Junior Wimbledon, defeating Belgium’s #1 player in the first round.
Tennis Programming
Bolles Tennis and Junior Tennis Champions Center
The Bolles School is proud to have a partnership with Junior Tennis Champions Center (JTCC), under the leadership of Director of Tennis Claudio Pistolesi and the expertise of Brian Gottfried.
Bolles partnered with JTCC in 2014 to provide world-class tennis programming alongside quality education and character development. Under the leadership of former world-ranked professional player Brian Gottfried, Bolles Tennis has grown into a comprehensive training program. Gottfried relocated to Sarasota, Florida, but continues to be involved on a part-time basis, supporting players on-site at Bolles, at JTCC in College Park, Maryland, and during tournaments.
Pistolesi was named Director of Tennis in July 2018. He joined the Bolles Tennis program with a distinguished tennis career as both a player and coach. He reached 71st in the ATP World Rankings and represented Italy in the Davis Cup. His achievements as a coach include successful relationships with former professional players Robin Soderling and Daniela Hantuchova and as the Coaches Representative to the ATP Players Council. Pistolesi currently runs Claudio Pistolesi Enterprise, based in Jacksonville, that focuses on both developing juniors striving to compete collegiately in the United States and working with professional players.
Gottfired continues to follow his passion through his involvement with Bolles Tennis, sharing his love of tennis and his experience as a successful professional player. He won 25 singles and 54 doubles titles, including doubles championships at Wimbledon in 1976, the French Open in 1975 and 1977, and as a member of the U.S. Davis Cup team from 1976-78, 1980 and 1982.
Founded in College Park, Maryland in 1999, JTCC is committed to providing world-class tennis programming alongside quality education and character development. JTCC uses tennis as a vehicle to develop champions with the highest standards of fair play on and off the court, providing a pathway from their introduction to the game to top-tier collegiate and professional competition. JTCC participants have won more than 50 national and international junior championships and continue to excel at the intercollegiate and professional level. Since 2011, JTCC players have earned Top 50 rankings over 100 times.
For More information on the Bolles Tennis program, call (904)256-5088.
Adult Programs
Register for all programs here.
Adult Beginner
Learn to play and enjoy this sport of a lifetime. This program is designed for the novice to play and develop new skills at the same time. Coaches will stress the most important basic concepts to ensure that players learn correct technique. Players will focus on getting the "rally" started right away - hitting the ball back and forth over the net with a partner.
Adult Intermediate (2.5 – 3.0)
Designed for players looking to improve their strokes and develop game playing strategies, this clinic focuses on adding versatility and purpose to your game. A great class for a player who knows basic stroke mechanics and is looking to take their game to the next level.
Adult Advanced (3.5+)
The focus of this clinic is to improve your shot making skills. Learn how to control points from the baseline, successfully transition to the net and win easy points on your serve. This clinic will add to your arsenal of shots and help you play more offensively.
For all questions and inquires please call 904-256-5088.
Junior Programs
Programs offered for all skill levels, ages 4-18.
Register for all programs here.
Pre-K/K (Ages 4-6)
Our “Pre-K/K” class is the perfect opportunity for your child to learn the FUNdamentals of the sport. Activities focus on building agility, balance and coordination skills (The ABC’s), while having fun on the tennis court! Children will learn the basics of how to hold and swing the tennis racquet, and will play games that introduce tennis specific skills.
Red Rockets (Ages 5-7)
Our “Red Rockets“ class will help your child learn the skills that make up the foundation of tennis playing. Activities focus on building agility, balance and coordination skills (The ABC’s), while developing the on court skills needed to serve, rally, and score. Children also begin to learn useful execution of tennis specific footwork patterns (i.e. split step, side shuffle).
Orange Crushers (7-10)
Our “Orange Crushers” class is a great fit for both the beginner and intermediate young player. This class is designed to continue building an athletic base while teaching the fundamentals necessary to serve, rally, and score. Children also begin to learn more advanced movement, technique, and patterns of play utilizing the larger court space. Players will be able to demonstrate understanding of advanced technique and tactics.
Grinders (Ages 10-18)
Our "Grinders" class is ideal for intermediate players between the ages of 8 and 18. Practices will take place on the full 78 foot court. Players will be coached on the fundamentals of tennis in a fun, encouraging atmosphere. Players will develop athleticism through daily age-appropriate fitness activities, make friends and improve their game! This program provides an excellent opportunity to transition into more competitive levels of play.
Yellow Strikers (Ages 10-18)
Our "Yellow Strikers" class is designed for those players who are actively competing. Typically, this includes high school varsity and/or ranked players. Players will refine technical form, physical fitness and mental toughness to prepare for advanced level competition. Building upon a sound tennis foundation coaches will foster an understanding of the singles and doubles strategies necessary to compete at the tournament level.
High Performance Training:
For all inquiries regarding Bolles Tennis High Performance Junior Training, please call 904-256-5088.
Coaching Staff
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Bolles Boys' Tennis in College
The following list is an ongoing effort to recognize Bolles alumni who participated in men' tennis at the collegiate level. To include as comprehensive listing as possible, please email webmaster@bolles.org if you or anyone you know should be listed. Please include name, year of graduation from Bolles and college or university attended.
| Name | Class Year | College |
|---|---|---|
| Noah Sutter | 2016 | Pennsylvania State University |
| Tripp Tuff | 2016 | DePaul University |
| Joey Bove | 2013 | The Citadel |
| Hunter Geddes | 2013 | The Citadel |
| Beau Treyz | 2010 | University of North Florida |
| Emerson Brundick | 2009 | Millsaps College |
| Spencer Lunghino | 2009 | Middlebury College |
| Creighton Blanchard | 2008 | University of Alabama |
| Chris Reiman | 2008 | Florida State University |
| Matt Schimmel | 2006 | Yale University |
| Zach Ganger | 2004 | University of Utah |
| C. Daniel Rice | 1980 | Clemson University |
GIRLS
Schedule
Roster
Coaching Staff
Chin Bee Khoo
Head Coach
Chin Bee Khoo was named the Bolles girls’ tennis head coach in January 2021, bringing extensive coaching experience in international junior tennis.
Khoo founded Monster Tennis, an innovative development program for children ages 3-9 with the goal of introducing a life-global long desire to play tennis. She has served as the Director of Global Tennis Management which currently owns and operates Monster Tennis and programs at the Alice Smith International School and IGB International School, both in Malaysia. Khoo has served as an International Tennis Federation coach for top Asian junior players, the head coach at Alice Smith International School and a coach with the ITF Junior Tour. She is an ITF Level 3 Certified Coach, the highest coaching certification for the ITF.
As a player, Khoo played on the Women’s Tennis Association tour, International Tennis Federation Women’s Circuit, along with numerous national and international competitions. She was Malaysia’s national champion from 1992-2004 and the most decorated Malaysian Fed Cup player. Khoo won nine ITF Women’s Circuit titles. At the South East Asian Games, she earned silver medals 1995 and 2001 and bronze medals in 1995, 1997, 1999, 2001 and 2003. She played in the Wimbledon Junior in 1995 and Roland Garros Junior in 1994.
Khoo is a 2001 graduate of the University of Arkansas, where she excelled in the classroom and on the tennis court. She played #1 singles and doubles for the Razorbacks, earning singles All-America honors in 1999, 2000 and 2001. Khoo was named SEC Player to Watch in 1999, named to the Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll in 1999, 2000 and 2001, named an ITA Scholar Athlete All-American in 1999 and is a member of Arkansas’ Golden Key National Honor Society chapter. She was named the SEC’s Senior of the Year and earned the University of Arkansas Salute to Excellence Award in 2001. Khoo was inducted in the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2017.
Tennis Programming/Camps
Bolles Tennis and Junior Tennis Champions Center
The Bolles School is proud to have a partnership with Junior Tennis Champions Center (JTCC), under the leadership of Director of Tennis Claudio Pistolesi and the expertise of Brian Gottfried.
Bolles partnered with JTCC in 2014 to provide world-class tennis programming alongside quality education and character development. Under the leadership of former world-ranked professional player Brian Gottfried, Bolles Tennis has grown into a comprehensive training program. Gottfried relocated to Sarasota, Florida, but continues to be involved on a part-time basis, supporting players on-site at Bolles, at JTCC in College Park, Maryland, and during tournaments.
Pistolesi was named Director of Tennis in July 2018. He joins the Bolles Tennis program with a distinguished tennis career as both a player and coach. He reached 71st in the ATP World Rankings and represented Italy in the Davis Cup. His achievements as a coach include successful relationships with former professional players Robin Soderling and Daniela Hantuchova and as the Coaches Representative to the ATP Players Council. Pistolesi currently runs Claudio Pistolesi Enterprise, based in Jacksonville, that focuses on both developing juniors striving to compete collegiately in the United States and working with professional players.
Gottfired continues to follow his passion through his involvement with Bolles Tennis, sharing his love of tennis and his experience as a successful professional player. He won 25 singles and 54 doubles titles, including doubles championships at Wimbledon in 1976, the French Open in 1975 and 1977, and as a member of the U.S. Davis Cup team from 1976-78, 1980 and 1982.
Founded in College Park, Maryland in 1999, JTCC is committed to providing world-class tennis programming alongside quality education and character development. JTCC uses tennis as a vehicle to develop champions with the highest standards of fair play on and off the court, providing a pathway from their introduction to the game to top-tier collegiate and professional competition. JTCC participants have won more than 50 national and international junior championships and continue to excel at the intercollegiate and professional level. Since 2011, JTCC players have earned Top 50 rankings over 100 times.
For More information on the Bolles Tennis program, call (904)256-5088.
Adult Programs
Register for all programs here.
Adult Beginner
Learn to play and enjoy this sport of a lifetime. This program is designed for the novice to play and develop new skills at the same time. Coaches will stress the most important basic concepts to ensure that players learn correct technique. Players will focus on getting the "rally" started right away - hitting the ball back and forth over the net with a partner.
Adult Intermediate (2.5 – 3.0)
Designed for players looking to improve their strokes and develop game playing strategies, this clinic focuses on adding versatility and purpose to your game. A great class for a player who knows basic stroke mechanics and is looking to take their game to the next level.
Adult Advanced (3.5+)
The focus of this clinic is to improve your shot making skills. Learn how to control points from the baseline, successfully transition to the net and win easy points on your serve. This clinic will add to your arsenal of shots and help you play more offensively.
For all questions and inquires please call 904-256-5088.
Junior Programs
Programs offered for all skill levels, ages 4-18.
Register for all programs here.
Pre-K/K (Ages 4-6)
Our “Pre-K/K” class is the perfect opportunity for your child to learn the FUNdamentals of the sport. Activities focus on building agility, balance and coordination skills (The ABC’s), while having fun on the tennis court! Children will learn the basics of how to hold and swing the tennis racquet, and will play games that introduce tennis specific skills.
Red Rockets (Ages 5-7)
Our “Red Rockets“ class will help your child learn the skills that make up the foundation of tennis playing. Activities focus on building agility, balance and coordination skills (The ABC’s), while developing the on court skills needed to serve, rally, and score. Children also begin to learn useful execution of tennis specific footwork patterns (i.e. split step, side shuffle).
Orange Crushers (7-10)
Our “Orange Crushers” class is a great fit for both the beginner and intermediate young player. This class is designed to continue building an athletic base while teaching the fundamentals necessary to serve, rally, and score. Children also begin to learn more advanced movement, technique, and patterns of play utilizing the larger court space. Players will be able to demonstrate understanding of advanced technique and tactics.
Grinders (Ages 10-18)
Our "Grinders" class is ideal for intermediate players between the ages of 8 and 18. Practices will take place on the full 78 foot court. Players will be coached on the fundamentals of tennis in a fun, encouraging atmosphere. Players will develop athleticism through daily age-appropriate fitness activities, make friends and improve their game! This program provides an excellent opportunity to transition into more competitive levels of play.
Yellow Strikers (Ages 10-18)
Our "Yellow Strikers" class is designed for those players who are actively competing. Typically, this includes high school varsity and/or ranked players. Players will refine technical form, physical fitness and mental toughness to prepare for advanced level competition. Building upon a sound tennis foundation coaches will foster an understanding of the singles and doubles strategies necessary to compete at the tournament level.
High Performance Training:
For all inquiries regarding Bolles Tennis High Performance Junior Training, please call 904-256-5088.
Summer Camp
Summer Tennis Camps 2019
Bolles Tennis Camp Programs featuring the Junior Tennis Champions Center
The JTCC will be offering tennis camp sessions for rising Pre-K through 12th grade campers June 3 - August 2 (nine-weeks) at the Bolles San Jose Campus.
Red Rockets (Ages 4-7) 9-11 a.m.
Our "Red Rockets" class will help your child learn the skills that make up the foundation of tennis. Activities focus on building agility, balance and coordination skills (The ABC's), while developing the on court skills needed to serve, rally, and score. Children also begin to learn useful execution of tennis specific footwork patterns (i.e. split step, side shuffle). At the conclusion of a week session in this class, players will be able to demonstrate an understanding of basic technique.
*Bolles Afternoon Day Camp option available from 11 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. for weeks 2 - 7 for additional fee*
Orange Crushers (Ages 7-10) 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Our "Orange Crushers" class is a great fit for both the beginner and intermediate young player. This class is designed to continue building an athletic base while teaching the fundamentals necessary to serve, rally, and score. Children also begin to learn more advanced movement, technique, and patterns of play utilizing the larger court space. Players will be able to demonstrate understanding of advanced technique and tactics.
*Bolles Afternoon Day Camp option available from 1 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. for weeks 2 - 7 for additional fee*
Grinders (Ages 10-18) 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
For intermediate players between the ages of 10 and 18. Practices will take place on the full 78 foot court. Players will be coached on the fundamentals of tennis in a fun, encouraging atmosphere. Players will develop athleticism through daily age-appropriate fitness activities, make friends and improve their game! This program provides an excellent opportunity to transition into more competitive levels of play.
Yellow Strikers (Ages 10-18) 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Designed for those players who are actively competing. Typically, this includes high school and/or locally ranked players. Players will refine technical form, physical fitness and mental toughness to prepare for advanced level competition. Building upon a sound tennis foundation players will foster an understanding of the singles and doubles strategies necessary to compete at the tournament level.
High Performance (Ages 12+) 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Our "High Performance" program, led by world renowned coach Brian Gottfried (former ATP #3), and other top coaches for certain weeks such as Claudio Pistolesi (current professional coach and former ATP #71), is designed for those players who are competing at the international, national, collegiate or aspiring collegiate level. High performance training will consist of advanced situational drills, competitive match play, and fitness and mental training.
Early Bird Discount – register before April 15 and receive 10% off total.
Multi-session Discount – sign up for multiple sessions and receive 10% off the total.
For general information, registration questions & enrollment recommendations please call (904) 256-5088.
Bolles Girls' Tennis in College
The following list is an ongoing effort to recognize Bolles alumni who participated in women' tennis at the collegiate level. To include as comprehensive listing as possible, please email webmaster@bolles.org if you or anyone you know should be listed. Please include name, year of graduation from Bolles and college or university attended.
| Name | Class Year | College |
|---|---|---|
| Meagan Donovan | 2021 | Washington and Lee University |
| Sarah Jane Jones | 2014 | College of Charleston |
| Marijke Boers | 2013 | George Mason University |
| Taylor Morgan | 2007 | Samford University |
| Lindsay Reidenbach | 2007 | Samford University |
| Melanie Rolle | 2007 | Georgia Southern University |
| Lindsay Reidenbach | 2007 | Samford University Emory University |
| Lori Ann Freedman | 1992 | University of Florida |
| Celeste Rice | 1985 | University of Arkansas |