YMCA of Middle TN

Professional Tennis Staff

Jim Monk, Director of Tennis / X72162
Jim came to the Maryland Farms YMCA from Orlando, Florida, where he was the Director of Tennis at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort. Jim brings to us 16 plus years of experience in all areas of the tennis industry as a USPTA, P1 certified professional. Having played his collegiate tennis at David Lipscomb University, he went on to play challenger and satellite events throughout Florida, where he achieved top 10 rankings in both the Men's Open and Men's 25 and over divisions. Jim looks forward to utilizing his strengths as a manager and administrator to direct the Maryland Farms YMCA tennis program into the future.

Hakan Darud, Head Professional & Director of Junior Development /X72125
Originally from Malmo, Sweden, Hakan was an officer in the Swedish Army before moving to the United States in 1987. Formerly the Head Professional at the Kenworth Tennis Center in Atlanta, Georgia, Hakan also coached the Men and Women's Varsity Tennis Teams at Berry College in Rome, Georgia. Hakan was a three time college All-American and was ranked number 4 in men's open singles in Tennessee, 1993. Hakan has directed the Junior Development program for us for the past 12 years. In 2005, seven of the juniors form the program received NCAA Division I college tennis scholarships.

Reggie Ludwig, Beginners/Seniors Programming & Camp Director / X62130
Having brought her love of tennis with her from London, England, this USPTR certified Professional has been teaching for three years in Middle Tennessee. This year she successfully created a Beginners instructional and drill program and has great success. She also serves as the Junior Summer Tennis Camp Director organizing and direction eight weeks of day camps each year. She is also involved in our junior development program and teaches a heavy load of private and group lessons.

Mark Deaderick, Mens Programming, Match Mates & Jr. Development / X72126
Originally from Charleston, West Virginia, Mark joined the Maryland Farms YMCA from Fripp Island Resort in Fripp Island, South Carolina where he was the Head Tennis Professional. Mark played his college tennis at the University of Charleston where he was conference singles and doubles champion. He went on to play satellite and futures tournaments before teaching at the Evert Tennis Academy in Boca Raton, FL, where he worked with nationally and ITF ranked juniors. Mark is a USPTA certified instructor and enjoys working with all ages and levels. He teaches private lessons and offers several men's clinics on an ongoing basis.

Benny Jones, Sanctioned Tournament Director & Referee / X62104
Benny has 15 years of experience as a United States Tennis Association (USTA) official. He has officiating experience at the professional, collegiate, sectional, and state level. He is also a USPTA certified teaching professional who teaches private and group lessons and assists with our junior development program. One of the tournaments he directed in 2005 was awarded the USTA Tennessee Junior Tournament of the Year.

Phil Dillon, Staff Professional / X62129
Formerly Director of Tennis at the Park Country Club in Buffalo New York, Phil is a USPTR Certified top level Instructor. He has been teaching since 1985 and first joined the staff at Maryland Farms in 1994 and has been a part-time Teaching Professional since then. His "Phil's Drills" adult clinics remain a favorite among the membership.

Scott Brown, Staff Professonal / X62133
A native of St. Louis, Scott graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2005 and played number one for the Vanderbilt Men's tennis team for his last two seasons. He has played on the NCAA Finals Team and the SEC Championship Team. He currently holds the all-time Most Career Total Combined Wins and the Most Career Doubles Wins at Vanderbilt and has been named to the All-SEC Team three times. He recently stopped playing the ATP Pro Tour for six months and finished with an ATP ranking of 931 in singles and 991 in doubles. Scott was also ranked top ten in the nation in singles and number one in doubles in his last two years of USTA juniors. Scott joined Maryland Farm's staff in April 2006 and coaches all levels of juniors and adults.

Heidi Allsmiller, Staff Professional / X62110
Heidi has been around since the building opened and her accomplishments are too numerous and legendary to mention. She does coach two of the tennis director's middle school daughters as the Grassland Middle School coach so her job is safe for years to come. Heidi is one of the most respected teachers of the game in Tennessee and has been teaching at Maryland Farms for over a decade.

Jackie Johnson, Staff Professional / X62111
For over 20 years, Jackie has worked with numerous state, southern, and nationally ranked players. Jackie graduated from Murray State where he played on the varsity tennis team and also served as the assistant tennis coach. He is a certified tennis professional of the USPTA. Jackie was the Tennis Director at Jackson Country Club from 1986-1995 in Jackson, Tennessee. He joined Maryland Farms from Jackson Tennis Swim & Fitness Club in the spring of 2005 where he was part owner, club manager, and Tennis Director. Jackie is the former coach of Lee Taylor Walker who was ranked top 24 nationally in the boy's 18's and top 48 NCAA Division 1.

Nettie Musik, Staff Professional / 373-5120

Louis Napalatono, Staff Professional / 373-5120

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