About Big Dog Tennis
Dennis Hord - Director of Tennis
 Dennis (Big Dog) has over
20 years of professional tennis experience both as
a player and coach. After playing on the men's tour 1978 to 1983, and
being beaten by some of the best players in the world for five years, he decided
to share his knowledge with others.
He moved to Atlanta in 1994 to
help American Davis Cup Captain, Tom Gorman, develop
a world class junior tennis academy.
His background includes: five
years as General Manager/Tennis Director of Olde
Towne of Duluth, member of the United States Professional
Tennis Association with the rating of Professional I, member of the
National Advisory Staff of Wilson Racquets, Head Clinician for the
Jimmy Connors Nuveen Seniors Tour, Coach for the Atlanta Thunder World
Tennis Team with Luke and Murphy Jensen (1993 French Open Champions)
and Patricia Tarabini (1997 French Open Champion), four years traveling
with players on the ATP and WTA Tours and seven years coaching tournament
players in Cleveland, Ohio, where Big Dog Tennis Academy was founded.
You can also see Dennis give a couple tips on serving for Netcord TV:
Certifications
All academy professionals have certifications with the United States
Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), the United States Tennis Registry
(USPTR), as well as USA High Performance Coaching.
- United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA)
- The USPTA is the world's oldest and largest association of
tennis-teaching professionals. USPTA strives
to raise the standards of the tennis profession
while promoting participation and lifetime
entusiasm for tennis.
- United States Tennis Registry (USPTR)
- Professional Tennis Registry is the largest international organization
of tennis teachers and coaches. The PTR offers unparalleled educational
materials, networking opportunities, career assistance and most importantly,
worldwide recognition. Gamma is the official string, tennis ball,
court equipment, ball pick-up and accessory brand of the PTR.
- USA High Performance Coaching
- This USTA Coaching program provides the latest tennis specific
training ideas focused on performance enhancement
and injury prevention.
Links
- City of Suwanee
Suwanee is a small city
of more than 9,000 in north metro Atlanta.
Ideally located at the crossroads of major
transportation corridors, Suwanee efficiently
manages booming growth while preserving a small-town-America
way of life. The city welcomes commercial and
residential development that is in keeping
with its character, and is committed to the
preservation of its historic sites and natural
features. Its blend of old-fashioned charm
and contemporary convenience attracts residents,
businesses, and visitors, who also find many
professional and recreational opportunities
among Suwanee's resources.
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