Bennett Schlansky
Vice-President and Chief Legal Officer, SPORTIME Clubs, Sr. Managing Director, SPORTIME RI, Westchester, Capital Region & JMTA

Ben was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, where he first started playing tennis. He is a graduate of Brooklyn Friends School and of Vassar College, where he received his BA in 1992, and where he played four years of college tennis and was team captain his senior year. Ben received his JD from Fordham University School of Law in 1999, and was admitted to the NYS and Washington DC Bars in 2000. During the summers of 1989 through 1992, Ben was a tennis director and coach at the Amagansett EastSide Tennis Club in Amagansett, NY (now SPORTIME Amagansett), the first club owned and operated by SPORTIME founder and Chief Executive Officer, Claude Okin. Between college and law school, Ben spent four years as an advocate and federal lobbyist for the Eastern Paralyzed Veteran Association. After law school, he was an associate at Seward & Kissel, LLP before rejoining the SPORTIME team in 2001.

John McEnroe
Founder and Director, JMTA

John McEnroe is one of the greatest tennis players of all time. He held the #1 world ranking in singles for 170 weeks between 1980 and 1985 and was the #1 doubles player in the world for a record 257 weeks. He is the winner of 7 Grand Slam singles titles, including 4 US Open titles and 3 Wimbledon titles. He is also widely considered to be the greatest doubles player ever, having won 10 Grand Slam doubles titles. He is the greatest Davis Cup player in history, and he also captained the US Davis Cup Team. He is an Emmy-nominated commentator for CBS, NBC, BBC, ESPN and USA. John grew up in New York City, where he graduated from the Trinity School. He attended Stanford University, winning an NCAA team and singles title his freshman year. He continues to live in New York City, where he has raised his 6 children. John partnered with SPORTIME to open the John McEnroe Tennis Academy in September 2010.

Lawrence Kleger
Co-Director, JMTA

Lawrence, a native New Yorker, is recognized as one of the top developmental coaches in the USA. He was named the USTA/Eastern Section Tennis Professional of the Year in 2013 and the USTA/Long Island Region Tennis Professional of the Year in 2006. Lawrence has trained more ranked juniors than anyone in the history of the USTA/Eastern Section. His students have won numerous USTA National Junior Championships, won more than 20 USTA Eastern Year-End Sportsmanship Awards, and have received countless full tennis scholarships to play at Top Division I colleges and universities. Lawrence was also the personal coach of Noah Rubin, who was his student at SPORTIME and JMTA from the age of 7 until he launched his professional tennis career in the summer of 2015. Noah has achieved an ATP ranking as high as 161 and, under Lawrence's guidance, Noah won countless tournaments as a junior, including the 2014 Boys' Wimbledon Championship and the 2014 USTA National Championship in singles and doubles. Lawrence joined SPORTIME in 1998 and became the Director of Tennis for JMTA in 2012.

Patrick McEnroe
Co-Director, JMTA

Patrick grew up in Douglaston, NY and trained in the New York area. As a junior, he reached the semifinals of Wimbledon and the US Open boys' singles in 1983. Patrick then partnered Luke Jensen to win the French Junior doubles and the USTA Boys' 18 National and Clay Court titles in 1984. He made his first impact on the professional tour that same year, teaming up with brother John to win the doubles title at Richmond, Virginia. Patrick won the Men's Doubles Gold medal at the 1987 Pan American Games with Jensen, and helped Stanford University, as team captain, win the NCAA team championship in 1986 and 1988. He graduated from Stanford in 1988 with a degree in political science, and then joined the professional tennis tour. On the tour, Patrick won one singles title and 16 doubles titles, including the 1989 French Open Men's Doubles title, during his 10?year professional career, and achieved career?high rankings of World No. 28 in singles and World No. 3 in doubles. After retiring from the tour in 1998, Patrick had a successful run as U.S. Davis Cup captain, the longest tenured captain in U.S. history, winning the cup in 2007. After leaving his Davis Cup role in 2010, McEnroe focused on his television commentary work, and also served as the General Manager of Player Development for the USTA until mid-2015. Patrick joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2017.

Mark Bowtell
Co-General Manager, SPORTIME RI & JMTA

Mark hails from Dublin, Ireland where he trained at the National Tennis Academy from the age of 12. As a junior, Mark was nationally ranked in the top two in every age division. He won and was a finalist in several ITF junior events and earned an ATP ranking in 2010. Mark played Division I collegiate tennis for Louisiana State University, graduating in December 2012 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Administration. In the spring of 2012, while injured, Mark was a Student Volunteer Assistant Coach for the Tigers, before finishing his LSU career as a player and member of the 2012-13 squad. Mark joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2013, and was promoted to Co-GM of the facility in 2022.

Stefanie Krstic
Co-General Manager, SPORTIME RI & JMTA

Stefanie, originally from New York, NY, held a top 10 U18s USTA ranking and a top 150 ITF ranking as a junior. Stefanie attended Boston University, graduating in 2012 with a degree in Hospitality Management. During her stellar tennis career at BU, Stefanie played number 1 singles and doubles, was two-time America East Player of the Year, the 2011 ITA Northeast Region Player to Watch, and also earned Second Team All-America East honors. After graduating college, Stefanie worked in operations for nine years at hotels and for a law firm before joining the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2020, was promoted to the position of Co-GM in 2022.

Mike Barrell
Executive Director of Tennis, SPORTIME Clubs

Mike hails from the United Kingdom and has been a coach for more than 30 years. As a coach and tennis consultant worldwide, he has worked and delivered training in over 80 countries, supporting the development of tennis on five continents. Mike has been a keynote speaker at three ITF Worldwide Conferences and has presented at multiple USPTA World Conferences, PTR International Symposia, and National Conferences, and is a regular contributor to the ATP/WTA Pro Course. Mike was the author of the ITF Tennis10s manual, the Official U10 Program of many nations across the globe. His previous roles include Director of Tennis at MatchPoint in Southampton, England, and Director of Junior Tennis at the West Hants Club in Bournemouth, England. A Level Five LTA Coach, PTR Professional, and USPTA P1, Mike was also an LTA Master Tutor, ITF Expert, and PTR World Professional of the Year in 2007. In 2022 he was recognized as a PTR International Master Professional. He joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2022, bringing his coaching and coach education background to the key role of developing our coaching staff and enhancing our programs across the Company.

Richard-John Mensing Jr. - MS-PES, CSCS, CHN
Director of Performance and Junior Athletic Development, SPORTIME RI & JMTA

Richard hails from Richmond, Virginia, and has over 20 years of professional experience as an elite athlete, performance coach, and athletic-wellness educator, working in numerous sports with athletes of all ages and levels. A graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park, Richard spent six years as a writer/producer for the CBS Television Network before moving to Barcelona to train and compete on the European triathlon circuit. In Spain, he received a Masters in D'Eesport I D'atletisme iNutricio at Universal Atlético Institut and went on to build his own successful health and fitness business, boasting clients from the worlds of sports, TV and film. From numerous ATP and WTA players to top ITF juniors, Olympic, Junior Olympic, collegiate, and amateur athletes from around the globe, Richard provides a uniform, yet holistic and individualized approach to the vital role that strength and conditioning training, flexibility, injury prevention and nutrition play in creating a successful athlete, regardless of age or sport. Richard joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2014.

Dijana Stojic
Director of JMTA Mac Red Ball and Orange Ball Programs, SPORTIME RI & JMTA

Dijana is a native of Bosnia-Herzegovina where she was a member of the Fed Cup team from 2003-2008. During her professional career she also reached a career high WTA ranking of 363 in singles and 567 in doubles. After retiring, she traveled to the United States to attend the University of South Carolina where she was one of the top Division I tennis players in the country. Dijana reached the Elite Eight at the NCAA women’s tennis tournament in 2008 and was an All-SEC player in each of her four years of college. She ended her stellar college career ranked #8 all time in career SEC singles wins. Dijana graduated in 2012 with a double major in business marketing and management, and a minor in hotel management. She joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2014.

Dr. Dejan Stankovic, Ed.D, BCB
Director of Mental Performance & Wellness, SPORTIME RI & JMTA

Dr. Stankovic was born in Serbia and raised in Niagara Falls, Canada, and later moved to Wakefield, Massachusetts. Dejan joins the SPORTIME/JMTA team as a sports psychologist with expertise in mindfulness, meditation and biofeedback. He is Board Certified in Biofeedback and is a member of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (aapb.org), the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (bcia.org), and the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (aasp.org). His publications include “Mindfulness Meditation Training for Tennis Players” and “Mindfulness Meditation Training as a Sports Psychology Technique”. In addition, Dr. Stankovic has presented his work at numerous national sports psychology conferences and national biofeedback conferences, and has taught sports psychology at high schools and to sports teams, including various women’s and men’s tennis teams, throughout the greater Boston area. Dr. Stankovic graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from St. Bonaventure University in 2007, a Master's Degree in Education, Counseling Psychology Specialization in Sports Psychology from Boston University in 2008, and received an Ed.D. from Boston University in 2015. He was an NCAA DI tennis player himself, and served as the Head Coach of the DI Boston University men’s tennis team. Dr. Stankovic joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2022.

Lisa Scotti
Director of Pickleball

A New York native, Lisa attended New York University, graduating with a B.S. in Communications and Media Studies, and received the Founders Award for high academic achievement. She has excelled at a variety of sports, including pickleball, paddleball, tennis, softball and paddle tennis. Lisa is a member of the Paddleball Hall of Fame, but a few years ago she shifted her focus to playing and teaching pickleball exclusively. She has achieved great success in prestigious tournaments across the Tri-State area and nationwide and, as a Professional Pickleball Registry certified pickleball coach, Lisa enjoys introducing newcomers to the game and helping players of all ages and levels improve and compete. Lisa is a devoted ambassador for the sport, and joined the SPORTIME team in 2023.

Jason Shkodnik
Associate Director and Director of Adult Programs, SPORTIME RI & JMTA

Jason, originally from Brooklyn, New York, grew up in Florida where he was ranked in the top 10 state-wide, and in the top 100 nationally in boys’ 18s. Jason attended the University of Buffalo, where he was captain of the men’s tennis squad for 3 years, also receiving the Arthur Ashe Leadership Award in his senior year. He graduated from UB in 2013 with a degree in health and human services, and communications. As the Assistant Coach of the UB men’s squad, Jason helped his team win the MAC Conference Championship and qualify for the NCAA championship tournament for the first time in school history. Jason joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2011, summers only through 2015, and full-time as of 2016.

Perry Aitchison
Associate Director, SPORTIME RI & JMTA

Perry, originally from Australia, attended Syracuse University where he majored in Architecture. He has coached thousands of players, from the developmental level through top national, collegiate and professional levels. Perry has extensive experience as an analyst and planner for USTA junior competitive systems and is a graduate of USTA High Performance Coaching. Perry is certified in IYCA Speed and Agility training mechanisms and is SPORTIME’s lead expert in Dartfish technology. Perry has served as a Director of Tennis and as a Tournament Director during his tenure at SPORTIME. Perry joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2012.

Brian Helm
Associate Director, SPORTIME RI & JMTA

Brian was born and raised in the Washington DC area, where he played competitively as a junior. After being sidelined by a serious car accident, he moved down to Florida, at age 18, to rehab, train and play Futures tournaments. At age 20, Brian decided to focus his efforts on coaching. He spent 10 years doing so in Florida and in the Boston area, and the last 10 years doing so in the NYC area, coaching players of all ages and levels, from world-class to recreational. Brian joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2017.

Ajay Kumar
Associate Academy Director

Ajay, a native New Yorker, grew up playing competitive tennis as a junior, including in the USTA Section, and at the Dwight School, where he was a key member of its 1998 National Invitational Prep Championship team. He attended DI Manhattan College, where he majored in Education, with a minor in Sports Medicine, and captained the men’s squad in 2001 and 2002. Ajay was also the team MVP in both of those years. His coaching career spans 22 years, including serving as the head coach for the varsity girls’ tennis team at Fieldston School, and the women’s team at his alma mater, Manhattan College, and as a top director at Stadium Tennis in NYC. His extensive experience has helped him develop a unique understanding of how to teach players of all ages and levels to achieve success both on and off the court. Ajay joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2023.

Ion Efrim
Associate Director and Camp Director, SPORTIME RI & JMTA

Ion, originally from Romania, was a top-ranked junior in his home country, as well as the European Champion in the Boys’ 14s Division. He spent his freshman year at the University of Texas in Arlington, and then transferred to Alabama State University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Management in 2019. During his sophomore, junior and senior years, the ASU team qualified for the NCAA Championships, and Ion was named First Team in both singles and doubles in the South Western Athletic Conference. As a senior, Ion was named Player of the Year and MVP of the SWAC Conference Tournament, as well as Student-Athlete of the Year at ASU. Ion spent three summers at the SPORTIME/JMTA during college, before joining the team full-time as a tennis coach and the site's Tournament Director in 2020. He was promoted to Assistant Academy Director and Camp Director in 2022.

Nico Sigloch
Senior Assistant Director and JMTA Coordinator, SPORTIME RI & JMTA

Born in Stuttgart, Germany, Nico was a top nationally ranked player in his home country as a junior. He subsequently earned his Bachelor's degree in Sport and Performance from the German Sport University of Cologne and an MBA from Drury University. At Drury, Nico was ranked regionally in the top 10 in singles and top 5 in doubles, led the Men's Tennis Team to a top 8 finish at the DII National Championships, and ended his career with a 21 - 1 record in singles. Nico later became the Men's and Women's Assistant Coach at Drury. He is certified by the German Tennis Federation at the second highest coaching level. Nico joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2018.

Dejan Vukojicic
Assistant Academy Director, SPORTIME RI & JMTA

Dejan was born and raised in Trebinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and was ranked in the top 30 in Yugoslavia throughout his junior career. He attended the College of Sport, Nikola Tesla, Belgrade, in Serbia, and graduated with a B.S in Sport and Coaching. Dejan was recognized as “The Most Promising Coach” by the Tennis Federation of Serbia in 2013, and as “The Best Junior Coach” by the Tennis Federation of Serbia in 2020. Dejan served as the Serbian Tennis Federation’s National Tennis Coach for U12, and the Director of its Tennis U10 program. He was also the coach of Miomir Kecmanovic taking him to #1 in Europe in Under 14s and twice winner of the Orange Bowl. Dejan was also a member of the Serbian Tennis Federation’s Coaching Board, with a focus on coach licensing, and a member of its Development Committee. Dejan joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2022.

Julieta Lecce
Assistant Director of JMTA Mac Red and Orange Ball Programs, SPORTIME RI & JMTA

Julieta hails for Quilmes, Buenos Aires, Argentina, where she was a top 15 ranked junior, in her home country, throughout her career. She attended Middle Georgia State University, and then transferred to Chowan University in North Carolina, captained the tennis team there, and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, with a minor in Economics and Management. Julieta has extensive experience coaching players of all ages and levels, and joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2021. She was promoted to JMTA Mac Red and Orange Ball Programs in 2023.

Cem Erturk
Assistant Director of JMTA Mac Red and Orange Ball Programs, SPORTIME RI & JMTA

Cem was born and raised in Izmir, Turkey, where, as a junior, he was ranked #1 nationally in the 18s division and achieved a high ranking of #154 ITF. After competing on the ATP Tour, Cem attended Fresno State University, leading their team to the Mountain West Conference Championship and earning Midwest Conference Freshman of the Year honors. Since graduating from FSU, with an undergrad degree in Business Administration and Management, Cem has coached players at all ages and levels. He joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2021 and got promoted to Assistant Director of JMTA Mac Red and Orange Ball Programs, SPORTIME RI & JMTA in 2023.

Maksym Konovalov
On-Site Tournament Director, SPORTIME RI & JMTA

Born and raised in Kyiv, Ukraine, Max began playing tennis at the age of 4 and was a top ranked junior in both U16s and U18s. He attended North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC where he won the 2017 HBCU National Doubles Championship, and later transferred to Mississippi College in Clinton, MS, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Mass Media and an MBA and was a Graduate Assistant for the Men’s Tennis Team. Max joined SPORTIME in 2022 and was promoted to On-Site Tournament Director in 2023.

Josiah Collins
Assistant ATK Director, SPORTIME RI & JMTA

Josiah was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. As a junior, he was a two-time USTA Regional Doubles Finalist, and a USTA Regional Doubles Champion in 2013. He received a men’s tennis scholarship to DI Belmont University in Nashville, TN, where he played both singles and doubles. Prior to coming to SPORTIME, he coached youth and adult tennis at The Vintage Club in Indian Wells, CA, the Maidstone Tennis Club in East Hampton, NY, and the Capital City Club in Atlanta, GA. Josiah was also hitting partner for 2017 WTA Newcomer of the Year and former world No. 35 CiCi Bellis. He joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2022 and was promoted to Assistant ATK Director in 2023.

Tennis Coaches

Mike Moore
Tennis Coach

Michael was born in Harlem, New York. As a junior, he was ranked in the top 10 in the USTA Eastern Section, was a state champion in both singles and doubles, and was undefeated in all four years of his high-school team playing career. Michael attended Florida A&M University, graduating with a B.A. in Political Science. As a member of the FAMU men’s tennis team, Michael set the record for most wins in FAMU history in both singles and doubles, and was recognized by the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference in all four years, including MEAC Freshman of the Year honors. Michael has over 12 years of coaching experience with players of all ages and levels. Michael was a member of the SPORTIME/JMTA team from 2013 to 2017, and returned in 2022.

Pavlos Stephanides
Tennis Coach

Pavlos, originally from Nea Makri, Greece moved to Long Island, NY, where was ranked in the top 30 in the Boys’ 18U Division in the USTA Eastern Section in 2006. He attended Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and graduated with a B.S in Sports and Recreation Management in 2010. As a member of the men’s tennis squad for all four years at TU, Pavlos was awarded Rookie of the Week, twice, in the A10 Conference, in 2007. Pavlos is USPTA Certified and has experience coaching players of all ages and levels, including at Manhattan Plaza Racquet Club, and as a coach at Long Island University. Pavlos joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2023.

Santiago Lobelo
Tennis Coach

Santiago was born in Bogota, Colombia, and later moved to Florida to attend DI Bethune-Cookman University, graduating with a B.A. in Business Administration in 2015. He continued his studies at East Tennessee State University, earning an MBA in 2022. Santiago served two seasons as the men’s assistant coach at ETSU and helped the team achieve two regular season and championship conference titles, and two NCAA appearances. Prior to attending ETSU, he was the women’s assistant coach at The University of Houston, the University of Texas, San Antonio, and the University of Arizona. Santiago also served as a travel coach and hitting partner to junior, collegiate, and professional players at Evert Tennis Academy and the Rick Macci Tennis Academy. Santiago joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2022.

Miguel Astorga
Tennis Coach

Miguel, born in Mexico and raised in Santiago, Chile, began playing tennis at the age of 9. He started his tennis coaching career at ClubMed, including locations in Mexico, the Bahamas and Cuba, and subsequently moved to New York, where he coached at clubs both in Manhattan and in the Hamptons. Miguel joined the Sportime/JMTA team in 2023.

Nicolas Bradley
Tennis Coach

Nicolas was born and raised in Waldwick, NJ, and has been playing tennis since the age of 4. As a junior he was ranked #68 nationally, and was a Gold Ball winner at the 2012 USTA National Mixed Open Indoor Doubles Tournament. He attended DI The Citadel, where he regularly played #1 singles and doubles. Nick is a USPTR certified High-Performance Coach, and has more than 8 years of coaching experience with junior, college and adult players. Prior to coming to SPORTIME, he was the Head Professional Tennis Coach at Ridgewood Racquet Club in Ridgewood, NJ. Nick joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2022.

Ricardo Pena
Tennis Coach

Ricardo, a native of the Dominican Republic, began his tennis training while working as a ball boy at the Casa de Campo resort. As a junior, he achieved a top 10 ranking in his country. Ricardo attended O&M College in the Dominican Republic where he studied computer engineering. He began his coaching career at Casa de Campo, working as the tournament director, before moving to the United States in 1997 and becoming a full-time tennis pro at Tennisport in Long Island City, NY. Ricardo joined the teaching staff at the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2009.

Santo Castillo
Tennis Coach

Santo, a native of the Dominican Republic, began playing tennis while working as a ball boy at Casa De Campo Resort. As a junior, he was ranked in the top 10 in the country. After studying tourism at O&M College in the Dominican Republic, he came to the United States to teach at various summer camps before joining the staff of Tennisport in Long Island City, NY, where he taught for 9 years. Santo joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2009.

Gary Flynn
Tennis Coach

Gary was born and raised in Jamaica, and was ranked in the top ten in his home country, in all age groups, throughout his junior tennis career. He attended the University of the West Indies, played #2 singles for the men's team, and graduated with a degree in electrical engineering. He began coaching tennis after graduating from UWI, and has more than 30 years of coaching experience with adults and juniors of all ages and levels. Gary joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2021.

Ken Alexander
Tennis Coach

Ken was born and raised in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, where he was ranked in the top five nationally in the Boys’ 18 and under division. Ken went on to earn a BA in Visual Arts from the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts. Ken has spent the past 12 years, since graduating, coaching tennis players of all ages and levels. He joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2021.

Luiz Tepedino
Tennis Coach

Luiz hails from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he trained and competed throughout his junior career, achieving a top 100 ITF ranking in both 2004 and 2006. He studied Journalism at Estácio de Sa University in Brazil, during which time he was the #1 ranked player in Rio de Janeiro, and a top 20 player in Brazil. Post University, Luiz has trained and coached at various top tennis academies in Brazil, and also worked as a support coach for ATP player Christian Lindell while on the ATP Challenger Tour in South America. Luiz joined the Sportime/JMTA team in 2020.

Andrea Cultrara
Tennis Coach

Andrea was born and raised in Livorno, Italy, where he competed on the Junior Tour, Serie A, and was a member of the Federazione Italiana Tennis Youth Team. Andrea received his PTR Certification in 2005, and has since shared his coaching experience with players of all ages and levels at various tennis clubs across the world including: CTL Banditella Livorno Pro (Italy), Chestnut Forks Tennis Club (Virginia), Wakefield Country Day School (Virginia), and the Yorkville Tennis Club (New York). Andrea also played professional soccer in Italy, becoming a member of the Pistoiese Calcio Youth Team, at the age of 16, and competing in Serie B. Andrea joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2022.

Otar Enukidze
Tennis Coach

Otto was born and raised in Tbilisi, Georgia, and has been playing tennis since the age of 8. He was the top ranked junior in his country in the U12 through U18 divisions. He has represented his country in the Summer Youth Olympics, Davis Cup, and at Futures and ITF events around the world, and earned ATP points. Otto has more than twelve years of coaching experience, working with players of all ages and levels. He joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2023.

Lewis Pena
Tennis Coach

Lewis, a native of New Rochelle, NY, did not begin playing tennis seriously until the age of 18, but excelled at the game extremely quickly. He was a member of the Baruch College Men’s Tennis Team for three years, helping the team win the CUNYAC Championship, and earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament, in 2018. Since graduating from Baruch with a BA in Economics, he has worked as a tennis coach at various clubs in Westchester County, teaching players of all ages and levels. Lewis joined the Sportime/JMTA team in 2023.

Lorik Haxhishabani
Tennis Coach

Originally from Kosovo, Lorik was the #1 ranked junior player in his home country for four years, from the age of 12 through the age of 16. He attended the University of Pristina, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education and Sports and later became an Assistant Professor there, teaching tennis program development. As an ITF Level 2 certified coach, Lorik is experienced in teaching players of all ages and levels and has coached some of the best players in Kosovo, including Vesa Gjinaj and Fresk Sylhasi. He was a member of the Kosovo 2019 Davis Cup Team and of the Federation Tennis Kosovo Board of Directors, which named him captain of Kosovo’s U12 representative team. Lorik joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2022.

Alex Kozlov
Tennis Coach

Alexander is a native of Moscow, Russia and began playing tennis at the age of 9, winning more than 25 L2 through L5 tournaments as a junior. Alexander attended Synergy University in Moscow where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management. He is a Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) certified coach for U10, Juniors 11-17 and Adults, and has experience coaching players of all ages and levels. Alexander joined the Sportime/JMTA team in 2023.

Yuval Solomon
Tennis Coach

Yuval was born and raised in Plainview, New York, where he was a two-time All-American, three-time All-State, and a four-time MVP for Plainview JFK High School, while achieving high rankings of #23 nationally, #7 in the Mid-Atlantic region, and #1 in New York State. Yuval attended Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and a Master’s Degree in Education. As a member of the WFU men’s tennis team, he was a two-time Player of the Year honoree and a member of the 2018 NCAA Championship team. Yuval continued to volunteer his time as a coach for the WFU men’s tennis team after graduation and joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2022.

Lumi Tutunaru
Tennis Coach

Lumi, originally from Târgu Jiu, Romania, was ranked in the top 4 in her home country in the Girls’ U10 through U18 Divisions, and was and member of the national team from U12 to U18, achieving a career ITF ranking of #561. She attended DI Virginia Commonwealth University, in Richmond, Virginia, and later transferred to DI University of South Alabama, from where she earned a B.S. in Business in 2023. She was a starter for the women’s tennis squads at VCU and USA in all four years, and received the All-Atlantic 10 First Team award in 2020-21 . She has experience coaching players of all levels and ages, including at the Westchester Country Club in NY. Lumi joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2023.

Nataliia Vlasova
Tennis Coach

Nataliia is originally from Odesa, Ukraine. As a junior, she achieved career-high rankings of #10 in her home country, #37 in Europe in the Girls’ 14s division, and was a member of the Ukraine National Tennis Team. Nataliia went on to attend DI Old Dominion University, where she received multiple tennis awards, including All-Conference USA Singles First-Team honors from 2015 to 2019, C-USA Commissioner's Honor Roll from 2015 to 2018 and C-USA Tennis Athlete of the Month. After graduating from ODU with a B.S. in Exercise Science & Sports Management, Nataliia went on to attend DII Saint Leo University to pursue a Masters in Business Administration with a concentration in Sports Business. While attending SLU, she served as the assistant women’s tennis coach, and, in 2022, was recognized as the Assistant Coach of the Year in the South Region, while leading the Saint Leo women's tennis team to #3 national ranking. Nataliia joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2022

Marcos Rocca
Tennis Coach

Marcos, originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, was a top 10 ranked player in his home country as a junior, winning several national titles. Marcos spent the first half of his collegiate career at Virginia Commonwealth University and then transferred to Mississippi College, where he was an ITA All American and achieved a D2 Doubles national ranking of #4. Marcos graduated from MC with a B.S. in Finance and then went on to earn his MBA, with a concentration in Project Management, from the University of North Alabama. He also served as UNA’s Graduate Assistant Tennis Coach. Marcos joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2022.

Dimas Mendez
Tennis Coach

Dimas was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and came to the United States in 2009. As a junior, he was ranked #10 in the 16s division in Puerto Rico, and later went on to attend the University of Puerto Rico, graduating with a B.S. in Biology in 2005. Dimas began coaching tennis during his college years, including the opportunity to train the inaugural Puerto Rican Junior Tennis Team at the 2009 ISF Championships in Belgium. He also has over ten years of experience as a Pro-Tour stringer, stringing and customizing racquets for world-ranked tennis players, including Dominic Thiem, Maria Sakkari and Marin Cilic, among others, and is a member of the US Open, Indian Wells and Cincinnati Open stringing teams. Dimas has experience coaching players of all ages and levels, and joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2022, as a tennis coach and racquet stringer.

Alina Kislitskaya
Tennis Coach

Alina, originally from Taganrog, Russia, attended DII University of Indianapolis, later transferring to DI Wagner College in Staten Island, NY. During her college tennis career, Alina was a four-time All-American, a DII ITA National Champion in doubles, an Indoor ITA DII National Team Champion, received Freshman and Senior of the Year honors, and achieved high DII regional rankings of #1 in doubles and #13 in singles. Alina earned a Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Applied Business Analytics and a Master's Degree in Management from Wagner. She joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2023.

Srdan Pejic
Tennis Coach

Srdan, originally from London, in England, grew up in Croatia. As a junior, Srdan was ranked in the top five in Croatia in the Boys’ U12, U14, and U16 divisions, was a Ouatt France World Tour Finals Winner in the U13 division, and a Champions Bowl doubles winner in Turkey in the U14 division. He attended NAIA Union College in Barbourville, Kentucky, and later transferred to DI Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, graduating with a B.S, in Finance in 2021. While at Union College, Srdan achieved rankings of NAIA #5 in singles and #12 in doubles, and received All-American and ITA Scholar Student- Athlete honors. At Xavier, Srdan was recognized as Team MVP and received a Big East 2nd Team Award. Srdan joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2021 and, after a year hiatus, returned in 2023.

Nick Kerhulas
Tennis Coach

Nick, originally from Northridge, California, was ranked in the top 100 in Southern California throughout his career as a junior. A PTR certified tennis coach, Nick has experience coaching players of all ages and levels, including at the Calabasas Tennis and Swim Center in California. He has also coached high school tennis, as the Assistant Varsity Tennis Coach at Crespi Carmelite High School, in Encino, and as the Head Varsity Tennis Coach at Louisville High School, in Woodland Hills. Nick joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2023.

Andrea Amortegui
Tennis Coach

Andrea, originally from Miami, Florida, was ranked #2 in her home state and #69 nationally in the Girls’ U18 Division as a junior. She attended DI Marquette University, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 2017-18, and played on the women’s squad, achieving an overall record of 11-1 in doubles as a freshman. Andrea then transferred to Tallahassee Community College to focus strictly on her education, and earned an Associate's Degree in 2019. She continued her studies at Florida State University, earning her B.S. in Exercise Physiology in 2020. Andrea is PTR certified and has experience coaching players of all ages and levels, including at Midtown Athletic Club in Weston, FL. and at Forest Meadows Tennis Park and Rec in Tallahassee, FL. Andrea joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2023.

Yashu Yang
Tennis Coach

Yashu, originally from Kunming, China, attended DIII Colby-Sawyer College in New London, NH, and graduated with a B.S. in Business Administration in 2021. Yashu captained the women’s tennis team in her junior and senior years, and was a part of the Northeast Region’s #15th ranked doubles team in her first season. She has a Developmental Coach Certification from the USPTA, and experience coaching players of all ages and levels, including at the Yunnan Yuxi Yuandian Tennis Club in China. Yashu joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2023.

Santiago Rocca
Tennis Coach

Santiago was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and was ranked in the top 100 in the Boy’s 16s and 18s divisions in his home country as a junior. Santiago attended DI Alcorn State University in Mississippi, where he earned a B.A. in Business Administration in 2022, and started for the ASU Men’s Tennis squad for all four years. After graduating, Santiago coached players of all ages and levels at Tortuguitas Point in Argentina, the Champ Tennis Academy in Georgia and the Apawamis Club in New York. He also coached at SPORTIME Amagansett during the summer of 2022, before joining the SPORTIME RI/JMTA team in 2022.

Natalie Kmoskova
Tennis Coach

Natalie “Natka”, originally from Pardubice, Czech Republic, was ranked #14 in her home country in the Girls’ U18 Division as a junior in 2017. She attended DI University of South Dakota, in Vermillion, SD, and graduated with a B.S. in Media & Journalism. Natka later attended DII Indiana University of Pennsylvania, in Indiana, PA, and graduated with an M.S. in Sports Management in 2023. Natka played for the women’s squads at both USD and IUP, including for a 5th year of eligibility at IUP due to Covid, and finished her final season as a member of the top-ranked doubles team in the ITA Atlantic Region in 2023. She also received the Coyote Character Award, as a student-athlete at USD, in 2020. Natalie joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2023.

Peter Coombs
Tennis Coach

Pete was born and raised in the town of Oakville in Ontario, Canada, where he began playing tennis at the age of 6. As a junior, he spent several years training at academies in Florida and Barcelona, and was a member of Team Ontario. He attended Wofford College, in Spartanburg, SC, and played on the DI men’s tennis team, graduating from WC with BA in International Affairs. He subsequently attended Durham University, in Durham England, where he played for Team Durham and earned an MS in Management, with a concentration in International Business. After graduate school, Pete played in the Canadian Pro League in Toronto, Canada and was a hitting partner for the 2017 Rogers Cup. He joined the SPORTIME/JMTA Team in 2023.

Joshua Wolfe
Tennis Coach

Josh, originally from Atlanta, Georgia, attended DI Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania, and graduated with a B.S in Economics in 2023. As a member of the men’s tennis squad, Josh made the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll in all four years, and was a recipient of the Patriot League Sportsmanship Award for the 2022-23 season. He was also named to the NCAA Academic All-District Team, and was a Team Captain during his senior year. Josh has experience coaching players of all ages and levels, including at SPORTIME Roslyn. Josh joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team, at Randall’s Island, in 2023.

Martina Paladini Jennings
Tennis Coach

Martina, originally from London, England, was ranked in the top 20 nationally in the Girl’s U14, U16, and U18 divisions as a junior. She attended DI Austin Peay State University in Tennessee, and later transferred to the University of North Alabama in Florence, Alabama. Martina played #3 to #5 singles at both APSU and UNA. She graduated with a B.A. in Psychology, and a minor in English Literature, and then went on to earn an MBA with a concentration in Project Management. Martina joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2023.

Guilherme Diniz
Tennis Coach

Guilherme, originally from Manaus, Brazil, was a Brazilian national champion in the Boys’ U16 Division in 2016 as a junior. He attended DI University of South Carolina Upstate in Valley Falls, South Carolina, and later transferred to DI University of North Alabama in Florence, Alabama. Guilherme graduated with a B.S. in Finance in 2023. He played for the men’s tennis squads at both USCU and UNA. Guilherme joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2023.

Aizat Zholdakayeva
Tennis Coach

Aizat, originally from Astana, Kazakhstan, attended DI Alcorn State University, in Lorman, Mississippi, and graduated with a B.A in General Studies in 2023. She captained the ASU team in 2021, and received the SWAC All-Tournament Spring Award in that same year. She has experience coaching players of all ages and levels, including at the Tuxedo Club in Tuxedo Park, NY, and at the Kim Grant Tennis Academy in Palo Alto, CA. Aizat joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2023.

ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE & PHYSICAL THERAPY

Deklon Soodoo, MS, CSCS
Associate Director of Athletic Performance, SPORTIME RI & JMTA

Deklon, born in Trinidad and Tobago and raised in Queens, NY, was a standout collegiate soccer player at Hunter College in NYC, serving as team captain in his junior and senior years, and leading the team to the CUNY championship in his senior year. He graduated from Hunter with a BA in Psychology, and then went on to earn a Master's Degree in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation from Brooklyn College. He is also certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Deklon has extensive experience in soccer and tennis athletic performance, as well as in the field of physical therapy and injury-prevention. Deklon joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2021.

Andrew Wegman
Associate Director of Athletic Performance, SPORTIME RI & JMTA

Andy, a native of Western NY, earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science and a Master’s Degree in Athletic Training from the University at Buffalo. He is a licensed NYS Certified Athletic Trainer specializing in injury prevention, rehabilitation and performance training. Prior to joining SPORTIME/JMTA, Andy worked in private training facilities in NYC, and with local high school and college athletes. He has also worked with athletes in the USA Olympic Wrestling and Track & Field Programs as a volunteer. Andy was an Associate Director of Athletic Performance at SPORTIME/JMTA from 2015 to 2021, and rejoined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in that same role, after a brief hiatus, in 2023.

Alex Morales, MPT
Physical Therapist, SPORTIME RI & JMTA

Alex, born and raised in the Bronx, earned a BA in economics from Robert E. Lehman College, and a Masters of Physical Therapy degree from Hunter College in 2007. He began his physical therapy career at The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital acquiring extensive clinical experience in treating a wide variety of post-operative orthopedic diagnoses, and traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries. After Burke, Alex worked in pediatrics gaining clinical experience in treating children with spectrum disorders, sensory deficits and developmental delays. Prior to joining SPORTIME/JMTA, Alex immersed himself in treating sports related injuries at Infinity Sports Medicine, and Base Physical Therapy. Over his fifteen-year career, Alex has focused on cutting edge manual techniques, neuromuscular reeducation and patient education to enhance performance and to prevent injury. Alex’s sports interests include tennis, squash, track and field, basketball, football and martial arts. He is excited to bring his passion and wealth of experience to SPORTIME/JMTA, and joined the team in 2022.

Tayyab Sheikh, MS, CSCS
Athletic Performance and Tennis Coach, SPORTIME RI & JMTA

Tayyab Sheikh was born in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, and played number one singles his junior and senior years at Longmeadow High School. He led his team to four consecutive Western Massachusetts Conference Championships and was named to the Western Massachusetts All Conference First Team two years in a row. Tayyab went on to attend Merrimack College, graduating with a BS in Sports Medicine in 2017, and went on to earn an MS in Exercise Science from American International College in 2020. At Merrimack, Tayyab and his team won the Northeast-10 Conference during his freshman and sophomore years, and he received All-Conference 2nd Team honors in singles and doubles in his senior year. He served as an assistant coach for Franklin Pierce University, while pursuing his graduate degree, and has ten years of experience coaching players of all ages and levels. Tayyab is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He served as an Intern College Strength and Conditioning Coach for The University of the Holy Cross and was an EXOS Athletic Performance Coach from 2020-2022. Tayyab has multiple years of experience in a physical therapy setting as a Physical Therapy Aide and Intern. Tayyab joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2022.

Nicholas Volos
Athletic Performance and Tennis Coach, SPORTIME RI & JMTA

Nicholas was born and raised in Nicosia, Cypress, and began playing tennis at the age of 7. He attended CUNY Queens College, where he was a member of its three-time East Coast Conference Champion Men’s Tennis team. During his time at QC, he also received the Athletic Department’s “Outstanding Rookie” and “Most Improved Player” awards. After earning a B.S. in Nutrition and Exercise Science from QC, Nicholas attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL, where he earned an M.S. in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology. He is a National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, a StrongFirst Certified Kettlebell Level 1 and Level 2 Instructor and a StrongFirst Certified Bodyweight Instructor, and has substantial experience as both a tennis and strength and conditioning coach and specialist. Nicholas joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2023.

Ronnie Scott
Athletic Performance Coach, SPORTIME RI & JMTA

Ronnie was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, a double athlete who played football and ran track in high school. He attended DI Tennessee State University, where he was a sprint specialist on the Track and Field team. As a senior, Ronnie was a Regional and National Qualifier in the Triple Jump. He graduated with a B.S. in Exercise Science and is currently pursuing his Masters degree in Athletic Coaching at Northcentral University. Prior to joining SPORTIME, Ronnie was an athletic performance coach at Crunch Fitness Gym and a youth football and track and field coach. Ronnie joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2022.

OPERATIONS

Jay Karl
Director of Sales & Member Services, SPORTIME RI & JMTA

Jay has been in the tennis, fitness and sports business for over 40 years, including more than 20 years at SPORTIME. During his tenure at SPORTIME, Jay has served as the Executive Director of Sales and Marketing, a regional manager, a general manager, and more, before he was, in 2014, called on to lead the sales effort at SPORTIME Randall's Island, the Company's flagship facility and the flagship home of JMTA. Jay joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 1999.

Jasmin Voyd
Tennis Operations Manager, SPORTIME RI & JMTA

Jasmin, originally from Maple Shade, NJ, holds school records in Track and Field in high school and at Rowan University. While at Rowan University, she studied Public Relations and is currently enrolled in Professional Studies at Fordham University. Jasmin has worked in customer service for 6 years and she brings her experience and passion for helping others to our concierge and administrative team. Jasmin joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2017.

Kylene Murray
General/Pickleball Operations Manager and Tennis/Pickleball Coach, SPORTIME RI & JMTA

Kylene, born and raised in Yonkers, New York, was a top-ranked player internationally as a junior, competing in the Junior French Open at Roland Garros and achieving a high ranking of ITF #78. Kylene then competed on the WTA tour, where she reached a career-high WTA singles ranking of #413 in the world. Following her stint on tour, Kylene attended Concordia College, where she studied Business Administration. At CC, Kylene was an NCAA All-American and achieved a DII national ranking of #5. Since graduating, she has coached players of all ages and levels, including top-ranked juniors and at the college level. Kylene has more than 20 years of professional experience as Tennis Operations Manager at Lake Isle Country Club and as General Manager at Kela Tennis Mount Vernon in New York. Kylene joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2021 as a Tennis Coach before joining the Operations team as General Operations Manager in June 2022.

Andrew Polychroniadis
General Operations Manager, SPORTIME RI & JMTA

Andrew, originally from Athens, Greece, was a nationally recognized soccer player throughout his junior career. Andrew joined the youth academy of professional sides Panathinaikos F.C. and Panionios F.C., captaining the U17 and U19 teams. He subsequently signed his first professional contract with Panegialios F.C. Andrew attended West Virginia Wesleyan College where he earned his B.S. in Business Administration and an MBA. While earning his degrees, Andrew captained the WVWC soccer team to a conference championship and a berth in the NCAA tournament for the first time in 9 years. Andrew joined SPORTIME Amagansett in May of 2021 as an administrative assistant and Director of Soccer, before joining the SPORTIME/JMTA team in September 2021.

Adolph Leroy
General Operations Manager and Transportation Director, SPORTIME RI & JMTA

Adolph, originally from Elmont, NY, attended Farmingdale State College where he earned his B.A. in Sports Management. He then went on to earn his MBA from CUNY Brooklyn. He has extensive sports-related customer service experience, having worked at the US Open, the Belmont Stakes, SPORTIME and more. Adolph joined SPORTIME in 2018, working at SPORTIME’s Roslyn, Syosset, Bethpage, and Kings Park sites before joining the SPORTIME/JMTA team in September 2021.

Madeline Bosnjak
Sales Manager and Tennis Coach, SPORTIME RI & JMTA

Madeline, originally from Frankfurt/Main, in Germany, attended Division I, Georgia Gwinnett College, and later transferred to Division II, Barry University in Florida. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems and a Master's degree in Finance. Madeline was a two-time NAIA National Champion and the tournament's most outstanding player. She was named ITA singles and doubles All-American multiple times and went undefeated in singles in college. Madeline joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2022 as a Tennis Coach before joining the Operations team as General Operations Manager in May 2023.

Tereza Pilzova
Director of Communications and Media, and Tennis Coach, SPORTIME RI & JMTA

Tereza, born and raised in Prague, Czech Republic, was ranked in the top 20 as a junior in her home country, winning multiple national and regional championships. Tereza attended Weber State University and then Lewis University, playing at the top of their respective lineups and receiving numerous GLVC awards for outstanding athletic and academic performance. Tereza graduated from Lewis with a degree in Public Relations and Advertising and then went on to earn her Masters in Media Management at The New School. She has coached players of all ages and levels and joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2022 as Director of Communications & Media and Tennis Coach.

Boris Krstic
Director of Facilities, SPORTIME RI & JMTA

Boris, originally from Belgrade, Serbia, came to the United States in 2001. He earned his Associate's Degree from LaGuardia CC, and has spent the last 12 years in a variety of supervisory positions for hotels, including most recently Four Seasons NYC, and for professional buildings, overseeing construction, renovation, maintenance and housekeeping at a 5 star level. Boris joined the SPORTIME/JMTA Team in 2021.

Luis Torres
Pro-shop Manager, SPORTIME RI & JMTA

Luis, born and raised in Queens, NY, has spent over two decades working in and managing specialty sports stores, as well as in tennis club management. Over that time, he has accumulated a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of the tennis business, with a focus on providing a 5-star retail experience. Luis is also an avid tennis player, and a USTA 4.0 participant in both Men's and Mixed Doubles leagues in the NY Metropolitan Area. He joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2021.

JOHNNY MAC TENNIS PROJECT

Ryann Cutillo
JMTP Executive Director

Ryann was born and raised on Long Island, NY where she trained at SPORTIME from the age of 5 through her college years. As a junior, Ryann was ranked in the top 15 nationally and #1 in the Eastern section in every age division, winning two time New York State championships. She went on to play Division I tennis at Wake Forest University, captaining the team for 2 years. Ryann won over 100 career matches during her college career, and was a member of the All-ACC Academic team. Since graduating in 2012 with a BA in Psychology, Ryann has spent the last 9 years in business development, operations, and strategy across the sports, digital media, and tech industries. She joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2021.

Courtney Repoli
Assistant Director at JMTP & Executive Director of Admin/Special Projects, SPORTIME

Courtney, from Staten Island, NY, has a lengthy history with tennis. Her passion began playing on her high school tennis team and serving as captain her senior year, but her love of the sport really flourished off the court. Courtney attended The George Washington University in Washington, DC, where she studied Business Administration. While at GW, Courtney completed a five-year Master’s Degree in Tourism Administration with a concentration in Sports Management. During her time in DC, she had the opportunity to intern with the Washington Kastles, a World Team Tennis franchise, which led to her full-time employment with the team after graduating. In 2010, Courtney moved back to NY and worked with the NY SPORTIMEs and eventually, the John McEnroe Tennis Academy and the Johnny Mac Tennis Project. After a few years away to grow her family and welcoming a son and a daughter, Courtney has returned as the Assistant Director of the Johnny Mac Tennis Project and the Executive Director of Admin/Special Projects, SPORTIME.