Tennis is a big part of social and sporting life at Emerald Greens Golf Resort and Country Club. Here's why:
- Eight modern sub-irrigated Har-Tru courts—among the best in the Tampa area
- Three professional instructors
- Recreational and competitive tennis
- Year-round junior clinics
- Affiliations with academies for the hyper-serious player
- Leagues for all levels of player
- Summer camps and after-school programs.
As a new member at Emerald Greens, you get a free introductory lesson!
For additional information, contact the Head Tennis Professional Gary Needelman at (813) 389-9329.
Click here for more information and to register for our 2010 Summer Tennis Camps!
Click here to visit the Emerald Greens tennis site for details about our junior program, lessons and clinics.
About Our Tennis Director
Gary Needelman
With more than a decade of service to the resort, including the past 7 years as the Director of Tennis, Gary is one of Emerald
Greens' senior managers. Under Gary's leadership, the Emerald Greens tennis program has been recognized time and again as one of the best private tennis facilities in the Tampa Bay area. Holding the highest level of certification from the Professional Tennis Registry, Gary has worked with players of all ages and all abilities, from youthful beginners to seasoned tour professionals.
Gary received his training both as a player and instructor from the renowned Tennissmith School, mastering the curriculum of legendary coaches Steve Smith and Vic Braden. Success in USTA Open tournaments led to a short stint playing USTA Professional Circuit events. Gary's focus shifted to providing instruction and he spent three years as the head teaching professional at Tennissmith. There, he trained high-level juniors, collegiate and professional players. Holding the highest level of certification from the Professional Tennis Registry, Gary today runs a recreational program designed with the tennis enthusiast and resort vacationer in mind. Adult and junior programs seek to develop an appreciation of the game as well as solid fundamentals. Originally from Miami Beach and a graduate of Florida State University, Gary's background in sports includes eight years as a sportswriter, two years of television sportscasting and a season as Publicity Director for a Major League Soccer franchise.
Contact Gary Needelman at (813) 389-9329 or
click here to request lesson info today.
