Biographies
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Greg Hearn -
Junior Development Coach: Greg has been coaching tennis more than 24 years. He currently holds dual certification with the USPTA (P1 rating) and USNTA. He also has a degree in Child/Family studies with an emphasis in Child Development from University of Southwestern Louisiana. In addition to coaching players of all levels (beginner to Professional) in the public and private setting, Greg has a combined five plus years of college coaching experience as an Assistant Coach at LSU and Head Coach at Louisiana Tech University. Greg also is currently the Pro Adviser for Louisiana Tennis Association (USTA).
Grady Wilson- Director of Junior Tennis:
Grady started with Pierremont Oaks Tennis Club in March of 2005, coaching both juniors and adults, and became the Director of Junior Tennis in May 2009. He has played an instrumental role in the growth of the Junior Program by directing and implementing new programs such as the USTA’s QuickStart, directing new training techniques, mental and physical conditioning, and game based approach to coaching. Grady is married to Lauren Cotter Wilson and has four children; James, Rebecca, Sara and Cotter.
Education / Accreditations
- Certified United States Professional Tennis Association
- Certified Competition Training Center Coach
- Certified by Sanchez – Casal Academia in teaching/training Spanish Method
- 2008/2009 Southern Junior Cup Coach, selected by Louisiana Tennis Association
- USTA Member
- Wilson Advisory Staff Member
Experience:
- 35 years experience as a player
- Trained under Jerry Montgomery and Harry Hopman
- Played collegiate tennis at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
- Played high school tennis at Natchitoches Central, Natchitoches, LA
- Top State, Sectional and Nationally ranked Junior Player
- Currently coaches top ranked state, sectional and nationally ranked junior players
