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    
Hobbies: Weight-Training, Inline-Skating, Reading, Dining Out

Narelle Paull, 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    
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     
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     
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    
Hobbies: Surfer, snowboarder, runner
Trilingual: Czech, English, French

Max Akhundjanov, Head Tennis Professional

COLLEGIATE CAREER
University of Uzbekistan
Ranked #2 for National College Association for Tennis in Uzbekistan

TEACHING CAREER
Queens Harbor Country Club, Jacksonville, FL
Selva Marina Country Club, Jacksonville, FL
Broken Woods Country Club, Coral Springs, FL

PROFESSIONAL CAREER
Ranked # 1 Juniors under 18 in Uzbekistan
Ranked Top 100 - Juniors International Tennis Federation
International Tournaments: ATP, Challengers, Futures,
Junior Orange Bowl, Junior Sunshine Cup

PERSONAL STATISTICS
Hometown: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Height: 6 ’ 1 ” Weight: 185 lbs.
Plays: Right-handed
Hobbies: Fishing, cars, playing soccer

Pablo Juarez, Head Tennis Professional

COLLEGIATE CAREER
Played for Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL
Conference Champion ’01, ’02
National Ranking #18 Singles and #5 Doubles NAIA ’02

TEACHING CAREER
Hitting partner for Mercedes Pax (top 50 WTA)
and Roberto Saad (Top 110 ATP)
Developed Tennis program for Torrimar Tennis Club,
Puerto Rico
Developed and managed Tennis Program at The Ridge Club,
Cape Cod, MA

PROFESSIONAL CAREER
Ranked # 1 Juniors under 18 in Tucuman, Argentina
Ranked # 2 Juniors under 18 in Northwest Argentina
Pablo is currently rated as a NTRP 5.0 player

PERSONAL STATISTICS
Hometown: Tucuman, Argentina
Height: 5 ’ 10 ” Weight: 175 lbs.
Plays: Right-handed
Hobbies: Soccer, golf, beach, watching sports