Meet the Wellesley Pros

Coaching Philosophy

 “Have fun with playing tennis, always. Everything else will fall into place.”

Experience

• Tennis Pro at Longfellow since 2007
• Former Head Tennis Professional, Longfellow Tennis Club
• Director, New England Tennis Academy
• Director of High Performance Tennis, Cap Juluca Resort (Anguilla, BWI)
• Director, Kelly Gunterman School for Tennis, Stratton, VT
• Director of Junior Tennis Programs
  

Certifications

• USPTR Certified
• USPTR High Performance Certified
  

Accomplishments

• Coached athletes competing on the WTA Tour, Junior ITF, USTA National levels
• Highly ranked USTA Men’s Open & Junior competitor
  

Education

•  Northern Arizona University
  

Personal

Eric enjoys skiing, mountain biking, fishing, kayaking, hiking, running, and golfing.

Coaching Philosophy

 “I use encouragement, support, and positive feedback to develop confidence, motivation, and mindset.”

Experience

• Head Professional, Dedham Health & Athletic Complex (2016–2024)
• Tennis Director, Milton Hoosic Club (2017–2018)
• Head Professional, Duxbury Yacht Club (2016)
• Junior Director, Dedham Health & Athletic Complex (2010–2016)
• Tennis Director, Wimbledon Metrowest, Walpole (1994–2010)
  

Certifications

• USPTA Elite Professional (1998–Present)
  

Accomplishments

• USPTA New England Regional Professional of the Year (2020)
• USTA Volunteer Service Award (2017)

Personal

Hilary grew up in a tennis family and competed as a junior in Ireland. She is also an accomplished triathlete with 80+ triathlons and multiple USAT National Championship qualifications.

EXPERIENCE

• Former coach of tennis, field hockey, and lacrosse at The Winsor School, Boston

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• B.A. in History, Denison University
• M.Ed. in Elementary Education, Lesley University
• Three-time All-American in field hockey
• NCAC Field Hockey Player of the Year (1994)
• Lacrosse Captain, Denison University

PERSONAL
In her free time, Wizzie enjoys running, playing tennis, walking her dog, and spending time with family and friends. She is married to her husband, Gus, and they have two children, Hope and Luke, along with their dog, Jimmy.

EXPERIENCE

• Tennis Professional at Longfellow Wellesley (started August 2024)
• Over 30 years of teaching experience
• Certified USPTA Professional
• Varsity Boys Tennis Coach, Newton North (since 1990)
• Extensive experience competing in singles and doubles tournaments throughout New England

EDUCATION

• B.A., Bentley College

PERSONAL
Phillip enjoys playing tennis, cards, spending time with animals, reading, and traveling.

COACHING PHILOSOPHY
“There’s no way around hard work. No matter how much natural talent you have, consistent effort will lead to greater success than talent alone.”

EXPERIENCE

• Tennis Professional, Marcus Lewis Tennis Center (2021–2024)
• Head Coach, Boys Varsity Tennis, Littleton High School (2021–2024)
• Private tennis coaching experience

EDUCATION

• NCAA Division III Men’s Varsity Tennis, Gordon College (2017–2021)

CERTIFICATIONS

• PTR Certified
• CPR Certified
• USTA Safe Play Approved
• USTA Tournament Director Approved

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Varsity Tennis, Littleton High School (2014–2017)
• Ranked in the top 20 leaderboard at Gordon College for overall wins
• Commonwealth Coast Conference Division III Third Team All-Star (Senior Year)
• Coached the Littleton High School Boys Varsity Tennis Team to its first-ever Divisional Championship
• Led the Spring League B2 Women’s Team at Marcus Lewis Tennis Center to a divisional championship

PERSONAL

In his spare time, he enjoys making music and playing instruments - including guitar, piano, drums, and saxophone - as well as hiking and following sports, with soccer a close favorite alongside tennis.

COACHING PHILOSOPHY
“Tennis is a fun and lifelong sport. Not only does it help improve the mind and body, but it also helps form character.”

EXPERIENCE

• Tennis Professional, Longfellow Junior Program (since 2022)
• Coach, Red Ball Program at Wightman Tennis Center
• Player on USTA doubles teams, Women’s CMITA, and Spring League
• Part-time researcher, Harvard Graduate School of Education, assessing and developing academic curriculum for K–5 students

CERTIFICATIONS

• PTR Certified
• PPR Certified
• USTA Net Gen Certified
• Certified Taekwondo Black Belt

PERSONAL
Her son, Max, trained at Longfellow and became a high-level competitive tennis player. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, painting, cooking, and Chinese dancing.

Coaching Philosophy

"Tennis and pickleball are lifetime sports that build not only physical skill but also mental toughness, strategic thinking, and camaraderie. I believe in fostering a love for the game while helping players reach their full potential."
Experience

• Former Director of Racquet Sports at:
• Wellesley Country Club
• Weymouth Club
• Prouts Neck Country Club
• Savannah Yacht Club
• Head Coach at Bowdoin College and Emmanuel College
  

Certifications

• PTR, PPR, PPTR, USPTA, USTA, CPR/AED
  

Personal

Dave enjoys racquet sports, biking, hiking, fishing, skiing, and spending time with his family.

COACHING PHILOSOPHY
“Improving players of all levels in technique, form, and skill while building lasting relationships and having fun. Teaching players to be knowledgeable in game play rules, regulations, and strategies.”

EXPERIENCE

• Tennis Professional, Longfellow Health Clubs (since 2024)
• Head Pro, Harwichport Tennis Association (1996–1998)
• Head Coach, Girls Tennis, Joel Barlow High School (1995–1998)
• Tennis Professional, Murray Hill Racquet Club, New Providence, NJ (2010–2016)
• Tennis Professional, Boston Sports Club, Wellesley, MA (2016–2023)
• Tennis Professional, Needham Platform Tennis Club (2023–2024)
  
• Tennis Professional, Needham Pool and Racquet (2024)
  
• Assistant Women’s Coach, Boston College (Spring 2024)

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

•  Women’s Varsity Tennis Player, University of Connecticut (1991–1995)

PERSONAL
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and skiing.

COACHING PHILOSOPHY
“IT IS ALL ABOUT THE BE: BE confident, BE motivated, BE focused and BElieve in yourself.”

EXPERIENCE

• Tennis Professional, Longfellow Health Clubs (since 2025)
• Four-year varsity tennis player at Andover High School; Team Captain senior year
• Tennis Instructor, Camp Skylemar (1994–1996)
• Tennis Coach, Needham Parks & Recreation (2023–2024)
  

EDUCATION

• M.S. in Sports Management; Springfield College, Springfield, MA
• B.S. in Sociology; Union College, Schenectady, NY

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Family first - grateful to a beautiful family including two daughters
• 20+ years in the Sports Industry with roles at Major League Baseball and Northeastern University.
  

PERSONAL

In Daniel's spare time, he enjoys skiing, playing pickleball and tennis, attending sporting events, and spending time with family and friends.

COACHING PHILOSOPHY

“Tennis is about team camaraderie, continued growth in skill, learning how to lose as well as win with grace. But above all – tennis is about FUN!”

EXPERIENCE

• Tennis Professional at Longfellow Health Clubs (since 2024)

CERTIFICATIONS

• PTR Certified Tennis Coach.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Varsity team State Championship (EBHS, NJ); City Championship title
• USTA team championships at the sectional and regional levels.

PERSONAL

Outside of tennis, Marcy enjoys staying active through pickleball, biking, hiking, and snowshoeing. She loves traveling and exploring new places, especially when it involves being outdoors and on the move.

COACHING PHILOSOPHY

“Tennis is the best ‘Medicine’.”

EXPERIENCE

• Tennis Professional at Longfellow Health Clubs (since 2024)
• More than 20 years of tennis coaching experience working with juniors and adults.

CERTIFICATIONS

• PTR and RSPA Certified Elite Professional (Level 3) Tennis Coach.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Coached high school teams to MA Public High School Team Champion and MA Private High School Team Champion titles
• President and Founder of the Boston Chinese Tennis Association.

PERSONAL

• Outside of tennis, Jason enjoys Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and meditation.

COACHING PHILOSOPHY

“Trust the process and embrace the challenge.”

EXPERIENCE

• Tennis Professional at Longfellow Health Clubs (since 2024)
• Played on the WTA Tour from 2019–2021
  Assistant Coach at Yale University from 2021–2023
• Provided private tennis instruction at Yale University from 2021–2023, working with players ages 5–80
• Head Women’s Coach at Babson College (January 2024–present)

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Ranked No. 1 in Massachusetts as a junior and top 4 in New England
• Five-star / Blue Chip recruit by TennisRecruiting.net
• Four-time Massachusetts individual high school state champion
• Four-year starter at Wake Forest University
• Team Captain at Wake Forest (2018–2019)
• All-ACC First Team and Second Team selections (Spring 2018 and 2019)
• ACC Player of the Week (February 2018 and 2019)
  
• Finished ranked No. 11 in ITA doubles rankings and as high as No. 16 in singles
  
• 191 career singles and doubles victories, sixth all-time in Wake Forest history
  
• ITA Cissie Leary Sportsmanship Award (Spring 2019)
  
• Career-high WTA rankings of No. 630 in doubles and No. 670 in singles
  
• Career-high ITF rankings of No. 336 in doubles and No. 478 in singles
  
• Coached a Babson College doubles team to a national championship in 2024

PERSONAL

Outside of tennis, Emma enjoys walking with her golden retriever Sadie, hiking, and traveling.

COACHING PHILOSOPHY

“I love working with students of all levels and ages. I focus on noticing where each player is at in their game and together create goals and improvements they would like to make. Small improvements every day leads to big results.”

EXPERIENCE

• Tennis Professional at Longfellow Health Clubs (since 2025)
• UC Davis Men’s Tennis Varsity, Division I, Assistant Coach
• Harvard Women’s Tennis Varsity, Division I, Assistant Coach
• USTA / Southern California National Junior Intersectional Team Head Coach (18-under)
• USTA / New England National Junior Intersectional Team Head Coach (16-under girls)
• USTA / Southern California School Tennis Manager
• WTA Tour full-time head travel coach for professional female players

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Professional WTA Tour tennis player with wins over Mary Pierce and Hana Mandlikova
• Competed internationally on the WTA and ITF Tours
• UC Berkeley Division I athlete, top lineup singles and doubles
• NCAA Division I collegiate ranking high of No. 4 nationally
• Top U.S. national junior player
• Gold Ball National Hard Courts Champion
• Competed in US Open Juniors and professional singles and doubles
• Brookline High School Athletic Hall of Fame
• UC Berkeley Co-Captain
• Two-time All-American
• Helen Wills Moody Leadership Award
• ITA PAC-10 All-Decade Team
• ITA Regional Rookie of the Year
• ITA Regional Senior Player of the Year
• Arthur Ashe Sportsmanship Award nomination

PERSONAL

Jennifer loves running, practicing yoga, and spending time with her twin daughters (when they let her). She is a four-time Boston Marathon finisher (PR 3:12), a New York Marathon finisher (PR 3:11), and is actively involved in the National Charity League, supporting mother-daughter philanthropy.

COACHING PHILOSOPHY

“My goal is to make racquet sports challenging, enjoyable, and welcoming. By focusing on effort, positivity, and having fun, students gain confidence and continue to improve.”

EXPERIENCE

•  Director of Racquet Sports, The Neighborhood Club (2005–2024)
• Tennis Professional, Boston Sports Club (2002–2005)
• Tennis Professional, Dedham Country & Polo Club
• Tennis Instructor, Windridge Tennis Camps
• Owner, SwiftString racquet customization business (2000–Present)

EDUCATION

• Boston University, B.S. in Journalism

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Family first—grateful to have an incredible wife, three amazing children, and two beautiful dogs
• Owner of a racquet customization business for over 20 years, working with top professionals on the tennis and squash tours
• Played two years of collegiate tennis in Florida
• Ran the Boston Marathon (1996–1999)
• Over 25 years working in the racquet sports industry

PERSONAL

Sam enjoys racquet sports, golf, skating, traveling, running, creative outdoor projects (including building outdoor rinks), spending time with family, and playing with his dogs.