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GTC Staff and Professionals
Fort Battad : USPTA 1 Professional/Head Pro
A native of the Phillipines, Fort Battad graduated from Oklahoma City University with a Bachelors of Science in Business Management and minor in Psychology in 1981. He was involved in tennis from the time he was a child. Battad's accomplishments include being a member of the Davis Cup Team Phillipines, National Junior Champion from the Phillipines, Doubles Champion of the Phillipines, and Cotton Bowl Champion. Battad has his USPTA 1 Certification
for tennis coaching. He has had many teaching opportunities in various tennis clubs such as Bent Tree Country Club, The Greens Country Club, and an 11 year coaching job at Oak Cliff Country Club. Battad is committed to managing his tennis center in a personal, community-oriented fashion. He is an aggressive court player, strong in serve and volley and stroke fundamentals, with a hardworking philosophy.
Jos Deguchi: Professional
Jos Deguchi graduated from University of Texas at Arlington with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology in 1971. Deguchi played the Satellite Circuit in 1973 and the Prince Circuit in 1974-75. Deguchi was also the hitting partner of NCAA Champion Jeanie Duvall who was ranked 15th in the world. Deguchi also focuses closely on stroke fundamentals.
Laurie Hock: USPTA Developmental Coach
Laurie Hock is GTC's tennis introductory and beginner specialist, along with standing as our Cardio Tennis Specialist. She holds USPTA Developmental Coach certification and S.O.T.X. Tennis/Unified Coach Certification.
Carrie Hale: Coach
Armand Cambel: Coach
Taylor Thompson: Staff/ Personal Trainer
Taylor is pursuing her Bachelors degree in Health Sciences at Texas Women's University. She is a fitness instructor at Audubon Recreation Center and also does in home personal training. She works with the Junior Development Program on stretching, speed, and agility.
Jolene Manlapaz: Staff
Joselynne Manlapaz: Staff
Riley Larson: Staff
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