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The experience that Mike and Gerri have as teachers and players can be offered for all levels of play, from beginners to the most advanced tournament player. Platform Tennis has made strides over the last decade and has become a very exciting game played on all levels. Performance Paddle Camps provide students the opportunity to gain from the experience of these platform tennis experts.

With their knowledge, experience and teaching expertise, Gerri and Mike are sought out by a vast array of organizations, most recently at a conference held for The Country Club Managers Association, on the benefits of a club hiring a platform tennis professional.

Take your paddle game to new heights!
The experience that Mike and Gerri have as teachers and players can be offered for all levels of play, from beginners to the most advanced tournament player. Platform Tennis has made strides over the last decade and has become a very exciting game played on all levels. Performance Paddle Camps provide students the opportunity to gain from the experience of these platform tennis experts.

Performance Paddle Camp will stay with you all season long with instructional tips and e-mail updates.
Gerri and Mike have specialized in teaching platform tennis. They share this body of knowledge with club members and professionals. Club members receive individualized instruction as they learn the strokes, strategies and positioning that have made Gerri and Mike top paddle players. In addition, Performance Paddle takes a collaborative approach to teaching with the club professionals. By sharing their paddle program formats and drills on the court with the club pro, Gerri and Mike create synergy, expand the repertoire of paddle teaching strategies and insure continuity of instruction in each club. Club members can enjoy a wealth of knowledge and a season full of drills and tips to build their game on. It's a win win situation

"Gerri and Mike have worked hard on improving their games; they're looking forward to helping you improve yours."
GERRI VIANT

Gerri grew up playing tennis in Australia, competing in national tournaments and held junior state rankings. After backpacking around the world for 1-½ years she accepted a teaching position in Westchester County N.Y. It was there that she was first introduced to paddle and was immediately hooked.

Gerri has won:
  • 9 Women’s National Championships (8 with Sue Aery and 1 with Connie Jones)
  • 2 Mixed National Championships (1 with Mike Gillespie and 1 with Chris Gambino)
  • 2 40’s National Championships ( 1 with Sue Aery and 1 with Connie Jones)
As a full time teaching professional at The Nyack Field Club N.Y. for the past 22 years, Gerri revitalized the paddle program. Taking a handful of regular players on 2 wooden courts, to where it is today hosting 5 men’s & 4 women’s teams. 65 men compete in weekly ladder play, and double sessions are held for the men’s and women’s round robins to accommodate everyone and a junior clinic.

Gerri is a:

  • Wilson Advisory Staff Member since 1982
  • Instructional Staff contributor for Platform Tennis Magazine
  • Past Board of Directors for the American Platform Tennis Association
  • Certified by the US Professional Platform Tennis Association
  • National Tester for the US Professional Platform Tennis Association
  • Member of the Professional Tennis Registry
  • Member of US Racquet Stringers Association
  • Past Women’s Players Committee member
gerri@paddlecamp.com


MIKE GILLESPIE

Mike began playing paddle at Glen Ridge CC, Glen Ridge NJ in 1975. He remembers the first time he stepped onto the court. As much as he was committed to tennis, he quickly became hooked on paddle. Mike loves the combination of being caged in and the need to concentrate so intensely.

Mike has won:
  • 1 Mixed National Championship with Gerri Viant
  • (2) 18 & under Nation Championships with Jay Packer and Marc Stone
  • (1) 23 & under National Championship with Jay Packer
  • National Men’s finalist 1992,1994 & 2002
As a full time teaching professional, Mike directs the tennis program at Pound Ridge Tennis Club, Pound Ridge, NY from 1995-present. During the paddle season, Mike runs the paddle program at New Canaan Field Club and Aspetuck Valley CC. Both programs have doubled in size over the past 2 seasons. Mike is committed to growing the game. He runs the New England Junior Open paddle tournament, Viking Cup tournament, and trained the coach for the Wilton High School paddle league with over 70 juniors participating twice a week. He helped established a first ever New Canaan ladies town league with over 100 participants.

Mike is a:
  • Wilson Advisory Staff Member since 1991
  • Instructional Staff contributor for Platform Magazine
  • Certified by the US Professional Platform Tennis Association
  • National Tester for the US professional Platform Tennis Association
  • Certified by the Professional Tennis Registry (Professional)
  • Member of US Racquet Stringers Association
  • Tournament Director of CT Classic 1998-2002 (National Ranking Tournament)
mike@paddlecamp.com
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