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Dennis
Van der Meer
Legendary
coach and "Teacher of teachers," Dennis is the
founder and president of the Van Der Meer Tennis University
and the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR). Known worldwide
for his innovative teaching techniques, he has received
numerous awards for teaching and coaching, including being
named "Olympic Developmental Coach of the Year"
in 1997. He has been inducted into many Halls of Fame,
and was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University
of Greenwich, England. Dennis became one of the first
registered coaches of both the ATP and WTA, and has coached
hundreds of nationally and internationally ranked professional
and junior players throughout his career, including World
champions in singles and doubles. He served as coach for
both Billie Jean King and Margaret Court for the landmark
"Battle of the Sexes" in the 70's. A believer
in the concept of tennis for everyone, he developed courses
and manuals for teaching wheelchair tennis and adaptive
techniques. Dennis has always had an uncanny knack for
finding the best, most efficient way to help players reach
their maximum potential, a trait he has imparted to his
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Pat
Van der Meer
A
graduate of American University in DC with a BA
in education, Pat is an experienced coach at all
levels. Having travelled the world with her husband,
Dennis, they have coached players to the finals
of Grand Slam Junior and Professional Events.
Pat has been an Area Training Center Head Coach,
and was named South Carolina Pro of the Year in
1991. In 1993 Pat earned the PTR's Coach Jim Verdieck
Award for top coaches, and received the International
Tennis Hall of Fame's Tennis and Education Merit
Award in 2002. She has great enthusiasm for upholding
Dennis' tradition of excellence, and understands
the importance of positive energy in tennis and
life. |
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Tennis
Participant Testimonial
"Great camp and as always - wonderful staff.
All the Van Der Meer people I have met are so nice,
helpful, polite & personable as well as being
the best instructors. I have recommended all their
camps to all I meet."
K.G., June
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