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Meet the Pros
Meet the Pros Behind the Game!
Eric Hilpert
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Years of Coaching Experience: Coaching since 2007
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School Background: Bachelors of Arts in Multimedia and Bachelors or Arts in Public Relations with a minor in Leadership, Masters of Science in Leadership & Organization Development with a concentration in Sports Leadership
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Playing Background: Played #1 Singles and #1 Doubles at Wartburg College Earned 6 Varsity Letter for tennis at Stillwater High School
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Notable Accomplishments: All-Conference Singles Player at Wartburg College, Record for the most team wins in a season at Wartburg College, Team Captain for 2 years at Wartburg College
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Fun Fact: Off the court, Eric enjoys spending time with his wife and son, disc golfing and attending sporting events, especially the Canes
Robert Gibson
Years of Coaching Experience: Coaching since 1975
School Background: Evergreen Valley College, and San Jose State / Administration Of Justice Business minor
Playing Background: Open circuit 5 years, College and High School Tennis teams
Notable Accomplishments: Professional Volleyball 2 man Sand for 3 years, Software Patent programing, 4 Kids
Favorite Quote "Reset: Get rid of the past; Relax (breathe); See the future (Visualize); Play in the present (concentrate)." By Robert Allen Gibson
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Jake Rose
Years of Coaching Experience: Coaching since 2015
School Background: Bachelor of Arts, Enterprise Leadership, University of Iowa
Playing Background: I played state and southern level tournaments. My highest ranking was top 10 in the state of Alabama. I played varsity tennis as a freshman in high school where we finished number four in the state tournament.
Fun Fact: I love to hang out with friends, try new foods and drinks and I have a three-year-old Golden Retriever named Frank.
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Years of Coaching Experience: Coaching since 2007
School Background:
· Masters Business Ed, N.C.S.U 2008
· B.S.B.A. Marketing, Nebraska-Omaha, 1977
· BA History, Dana College in Nebraska 1975
Playing Background: Player/Coach Nebraska-Omaha 76-77
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Notable Accomplishments:
· USPTA/RSPA Tennis Pro- 20 years
· First head Pro at MIRACLE HILL GOLF & TENNIS, OMAHA, NE
· Town of Holly Springs: As Head Tennis Instructor for Holly Springs 2007-2018 helped start Parks & Rec tennis.
· 25 years mgmt. in telecom industry, 10years as HS Business teacher
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Fun Fact: Enjoy cycling trips with my wife. Wrestling was my first sport in high school & college
Dean Ness
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Amy Blosser
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Years of Coaching Experience: Coaching since 2005
School Background: I attended East Carolina for 3 years with a major in Poli Sci and minor in French. I have worked in Wake County Schools for 17 years.
Playing Background: #1 player in the SE district of VA, 2nd in regionals. ECU (division 1 tennis team member) for 3 years.
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Notable Accomplishments: Most dedicated player award; 2nd in VA regional play, singles and doubles
Fun Fact: I attended Wimbledon in 2018! My favorite city is London! I also won a photo contest with ABA and NBA player Julius Irving. I got 2 free airline tickets to fly with the VA Squire of Norfolk to Greensboro with the team to attend a game against the Carolina Cougars
Tim Scheuerman
Years of Coaching Experience: Coaching since 2009
School Background: Methodist University (Business Administration with a Concentration in Professional Tennis Management)
Playing Background: Starting playing Pickleball in 2020 and played in numerous pro exhibitions and advanced tournaments.
Notable Accomplishments: RSPA Southern Speaker at multiple conferences for Pickleball
Favorite Quote: "You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take." – Wayne Gretzky
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Cole Spivey
Years of Coaching Experience: 15
Notable Accomplishments: Built my own business
Favorite Quote: "How much pain never occurred evil cost us." - Thomas Jefferson