Professional Staff

Michael Leach, Director of Tennis

COLLEGIATE CAREER
All-American - University of Michigan
NCAA Singles Champion 1982

PROFESSIONAL CAREER
ATP touring professional 1982 -1987
Highest singles ranking - # 27 in the world
Highest doubles ranking - # 14 in the world
Career Highlights:
Wimbledon round of "16" - 1985
Victories over Stefan Edberg, Pat Cash, Mats Wilander

TEACHING CAREER
1987 - 92 Atlanta Health & Racquet Club, Atlanta, GA
1992 – Present Ponte Vedra Inn & Club

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
United States Tennis Association
United States Professional Tennis Registry - Pro I Rating
Association of Tennis Professionals
No. Florida Professional Tennis Association - Past President
Gate Petroleum Pro Tennis Open - Tournament Chairman

PERSONAL STATISTICS
Hometown: Weston, Massachusetts
Height: 5’ 11” Weight: 165 lbs
Plays: Left-handed     Racket: Wilson NCode Six-One 95
Hobbies: Weight-Training, Inline-Skating, Reading, Dining Out

Narelle Parkes, Head Tennis Professional

JUNIOR CAREER
Australian Open Competitor (Junior Girls 18 & under)

COLLEGIATE CAREER
Three-time All-American, University of North Florida

PLAYING CAREER
Jacksonville Open Singles Champion

TEACHING CAREER
1999 - Present   Ponte Vedra Inn & Club

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
United States Professional Tennis Association
Northeast Florida Professional Tennis Association
First Coast Tennis Foundation "Female Pro of the Year"

PERSONAL STATISTICS
Hometown: Melbourne, Australia
Height: 5'5" Weight: 120 lbs.
Plays: Right-handed     Racket: Prince Shark
Hobbies: Gym, Spinning, Kick-Boxing, Outdoor Activites

Shaun Calvin, Head Tennis Professional

COLLEGIATE CAREER
University of Connecticut
Flagler College

TEACHING CAREER
Assistant Professional,
Van Der Meer Tennis Center, Hilton Head, SC
Assistant Professional, Mid-Town Tennis Club, Chicago, IL

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA)
Northeast Florida Professional Tennis Association

PERSONAL STATISTICS
Hometown: Peterborough, NH
Height: 6' 1" Weight: 160 lbs
Plays: Right-handed     Racket: Wilson Surge
Hobbies: Golf, roller hockey, playing pool, watching just about every sports

Gerald Jaramillo, Head Tennis Professional

COLLEGIATE CAREER
Ohio State University
University of Southern Colorado

PLAYING CAREER
Played Professional Tennis "Watch" Circuit: 1982-1992

TEACHING CAREER
Former Director of Tennis 16-yrs, Deerwood Country Club, Jacksonville, FL 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA)
Northeast Florida Professional Tennis Association

PERSONAL STATISTICS
Hometown: Pueblo, Colorado
Height: 5' 7" Weight: 155 lbs
Plays: Right-handed     Racket: Wilson (K) Surge
Hobbies: Running, Fishing, Skiing, Outdoor Activities

Ivona Strycova, Head Tennis Professional

COLLEGIATE CAREER
Bohemian University, Czech Republic
Four-year starter
Junior International Player

TEACHING CAREER
Head Tennis Pro, Atlantic Tennis Club,
Key West, Florida
International Tennis Coach, WTA 2003-2006

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA)
Northeast Florida Professional Tennis Association (NFPTA)

PERSONAL STATISTICS
Hometown: Pilsen, Czech Republic
Height: 5 ’ 2 ” Weight: 112 lbs.
Plays: Right-handed     Racket: Wilson nTour Two
Hobbies: Surfer, snowboarder, runner
Trilingual: Czech, English, French