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Meet Adrian Chermaci – Delray Beach Tennis Professional

January 7, 2019 by Rich Benvin

First of all…. Congratulations to Adrian and Bianca on their engagement!!!

Meet Adrian Chermaci – Delray Beach Tennis Professional

Adrian is a Wichita State graduate with a bachelor degree in Arts in Sports Management. He has a great playing and teaching resume. Adrian was part of Wichita State team winning the Missouri Valley Championship and participating in the NCAA. He is an accomplished player with plenty of tournament wins under his belt. He has won Athletic Director’s Honor Roll and Intercollegiate Tennis Associate Scholar Athlete for Wichita State.

He’s calm and friendly approach towards teaching make him a great asset to our teaching team. He was part of Harvard’s Junior Camp Staff for two summers, teaching all levels of juniors, from quick start to high performance, as well all levels of adult classes. He also worked year round at Coleman tennis Complex at Wichita State.

Adrian is an avid kitesurfer… Follow him on Facebook. CLICK HERE

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Meet Tennis Coach Brent Wellman Delray Beach Junior Tennis Director

March 4, 2018 by Jeff Bingo

Meet Tennis Coach Brent Wellman Delray Beach Junior Tennis Director

Brent Wellman Tennis Professional Delray Competitive Training – Advanced Junior Development
Delray Tennis Center Teaching Pro – USTA Tournament Junior Director
Wilson Team Sponsor
Kinesiology M.S. / Certified USPTA Teaching Pro / Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Tennis Video Analysis & College Video Placement

Coach Brent Wellman is the Junior Program Director at the Delray Beach Tennis Center and a USTA High Performance Coach. Brent Wellman is not only a Coach’s coach, but a player’s coach as well. Coach Wellman has the unique ability to work with all age groups, and has concentrated his passion to Educate, Enrich and Encourage (3E’s).

There is a process involved in becoming a Division I player or shooting for professional ranks is a path Coach Brent knows. This “process” is Coach Brent’s passion, combined with knowledge, and experience using both “Old School” and ‘Modern Coaching methods. Using video analysis and college video’s, Coach Brent has helped over a 100 players reach College scholarships. Coach Brent pleased to u to help players go down the serious path in a positive way!

Brent has worked with and played a successful role in the development of numerous professional athletes in both tennis and basketball. Brent has coached Division I basketball and tennis and has coached players from all over the world. Coach Wellman was the head coach at University of Central Florida, Pasco Hernando C.C. 1999-2002 and Hillsborough C..C.. 2002-2004. In 1987 named Division I, “Coach of the year,” in the Sun Belt conference at UCF.

Coach Wellman worked 8 years with the Tennissmith School in Tampa directing player strength and conditioning programs and player stroke analysis. During the time with Steve Smith, Brent worked with legend Vic Braden on player development camps. In that program we’re numerous college players and a few pro’s that it came out including 3 ATP players, Ryler Dehart, Raven Klaasen and Austin Krajicek and Connor Smith.

Coach Brent works with Delray Competitive Program. Besides player development, Coach Brent helps players with video analysis and college prospect videos. As tournament director, Coach Wellman runs many competitive USTA junior tournaments throughout the year. Coach Brent Wellman – Kinesiology M.S. from Sam Houston State 1992; Physical Education from Indiana State 1982; Certified USPTA and ISSA Strength & Conditioning Specialist; USTA High Performance Coach.

Delray Beach Tennis Center Welcomes Jeff Bingo New General Manager of Racquet Sports

January 27, 2018 by Jeff Bingo

Jeff Bingo GM of Racquet Sports in Delray Beach Florida

Originally from Rochester, New York, Jeff Bingo and his family moved to Boca West Country Club in 1976 so that he could pursue a career in tennis. Ever since he was 11 years old, Jeff’s dream was to run, direct and to be involved in the developmental stages of a premiere Tennis Facility.

All throughout the Juniors, he maintained a Top 10 Florida State ranking and Top 20 National ranking. Jeff worked with world renowned coaches such as Brian Gottfried and the late Tim Gullikson, former coach of Pete Sampras. He attended the University of Alabama and Florida State on tennis scholarships and earned a degree in Economics.

His passion has always been teaching and coaching. Beginning in 1988, he was Head Tennis Coach for Men’s and Women’s Tennis at Lynn University. The women finished #2 in the country that year and won the National Championship the following year.

From 1988-1996, he also coached some of the top Florida junior players. During that time, he also built a niche for being a Doubles Strategy Specialist, teaching Ladies Doubles Strategy Camps to local ladies and men’s team members for the last 23 years.

Throughout Jeff’s career, he has worked at the areas top Country Clubs such as Boca West, the Boca Hotel, and many others. He has also maintained his personal game and was ranked #2 in the USPTA Men’s 40 Singles and #2 UPSTA in the Men’s 40 Doubles.

Among Jeff’s achievements – He was responsible for developing and designing the Addison Reserve Tennis Facility and for promoting the Tennis Programs that have gained an exceptional reputation within a premier Golf Community. Jeff was the Director of Tennis at the Addison Reserve for over 16 seasons.

Jeff started the “Battle of the Pro’s “, which ran for three years from 1997 to 1999, an event in which local Pros participated. He put together a Fundraiser, Sponsorship, and Silent Auction, which enabled him to donate over $100,000 to the Hospice by the Sea in memory of his mother. In 2005, Jeff co-chaired the “Love Affair with Venus Williams” tournament benefiting Cystic Fibrosis which raised more than $250,000 for the Foundation.

In addition to playing tournaments, during his spare time, Jeff loves to spend time with his children, workout and fish.

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Delray Tennis Center Taps New Director of Racquet Sports

The 53-year-old tennis professional has taken over as general manager of racquet sports for the Delray Tennis Center and the Delray Swim and Racquet Center. He is looking to not only enhance the tennis program but also promote pickleball in the community…

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Delray Tennis – New Pro Staff, New Tennis Courts and Lights and New Programs and Events

January 25, 2018 by Jeff Bingo

DTC Tennis Courts Lights

If you haven’t been to Delray Beach Tennis Center lately… Here’s what you been missing…

– Brand New Courts

– Brand New Lights

– Brand New Programs and Events

– Additional Members to the Staff

Hope to see you on the courts soon!

Jeff Bingo

General Manager of Racquet Sports