Book a Pro
To schedule a lesson, please contact your pro directly via phone or email.
All of our pros are USTA SafePlay certified and hold current teaching certifications through the USPTA or PTR.
If you have any questions about lessons, please email sami.udell@cityofmobile.gov
Mobile Tennis Center Teaching Pros
Johnathon Ames
USPTA Certified
Phone: (251) 463-9170
Email: johnathon.ames@cityofmobile.gov
Johnathan is a USPTA certified tennis professional who grew up playing tennis in Mobile, Alabama. He played for St. Paul's Episcopal School from 2003 - 2009, and Spring Hill College from 2009 - 2013. While playing juniors, he was ranked top 5 in the state and top 100 nationally. Later, Johnathon continued his tennis career at Atkinson Stern Tennis Center in New Orleans, and served as head tennis professional and center director from 2016 - 2022. As a coach he specializes in stroke development and enjoys coaching all levels and ages. Johnathon is excited to be back and teaching tennis in his hometown of Mobile!
Whitsett Herring, Tennis Professional
PTR Certified
Phone: (251) 554 – 3464
Email: whitsettherring@gmail.com
Whitsett has been playing tennis since she was 7 years old. She played at McGill-Toolen during High School and then started to help coach the McGill-Toolen High School Tennis Team once she graduated. She is now PTR Certified and Safe play Certified. She loves teaching all ages and all aspects of tennis with singles being her favorite to teach.
H. Hans H. Laub, Tennis Professional
PTR Certified
Phone: 251-605-3528
Hans has been a full-time teaching pro since 1993 and has taught all over the world, including the North Pole! Hans is PTR and USA Tennis High Performance certified and says that his favorite thing to teach is singles and doubles strategies and tactics. Hans was previously the head women's and men's coach at Spring Hill College and has been the private coach of top nationally ranked players and WTA/ITF top 600-ranked players. In 2003, Hans represented Alabama at the Senior Cup.
Georgiana Patrasc, Teaching Professional
Phone: (662) 312-7584
Email: Georgiana.gp17@gmail.com
After a 4 year carreer at Mississippi State where she was ranked nationally in singles and doubles, Georgiana turned her passion into teaching the game that she loves. Her experience includes one year of college coaching at Valdosta State, which later extended to all levels of play and ages. Whether you are looking to start the game as a beginner, sharpen your skills, or get your game tournament ready, Georgiana will work with your skill set to further develop your strengths and improve your weaknesses.
Elite Program Teacher
Raul Malaver, Tennis Professional
USPTA Certified
Phone: (228) 547 - 9623
Email: raulmalaver@yahoo.com
Elite Program Description:
Elite Program. Instructor permission is required for admission to this clinic. This is a highly advanced tennis clinic for players striving to be top junior players. Most players in this group have proficient skills to maintain aggressive player sustained rallies with hitting partners. Most players are encouraged or are already partaking in USTA junior tournaments.
Cottage Hill Tennis Center Teaching Pro
Elaine Campbell, Tennis Professional
PTR Certified
Phone: 251-604-4941
Email: elainekcampbell@gmail.com
To schedule lessons at Cottage Hill Tennis Center (Medal of Honor Park), please contact Elaine Campbell.
Lyon's Park Tennis Center Teaching Pro
To schedule lessons at Lyon's Park Tennis Center, please contact James Richardson: 251-391-6685