Scott Mitchell provides the iTennis community with great tennis tips. You can learn more about Scott and find even more tips by becoming a fan of Scott’s on Facebook! Some information about Scott…
- Tennis Magazine, Italy- forehand pictures with VDM
- National Champion College Coach
- Tennis View Magazine- Editorial Contributor
- Former #1 mixed dbles U.S.
- Coached over 30 league champion teams
Scott, a former #1 mixed doubles player in the U.S. is currently the Head Tennis Professional at Charlotte Country Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. In 2009 Charlotte Country Club was rated one of the top 14 Country Clubs in U.S. Scott is certified at the highest level by both the USPTA and the PTR as well as being a National Tester and Clinician for the PTR. Scott has been nominated for many awards over his career and 2009 is no exception as he was awarded the PTR Clinician of the Year award. He has also been nominated in recent years for the 2005 USTA Georgian Professional of the Year, 2007 USPTA North Carolina Professional of the Year and 2007 PTR Professional of the Year and many other great awards. He is also a certified referee and umpire by the USTA.
For many years Scott has provided tennis tips and articles for countless magazines, CD’s, books and websites. Starting at the beginning of 2009 Scott began a relationship with Tennis View Magazine as an editorial contributor providing tennis tips and articles for this brand new and exciting tennis magazine. The magazine was awarded one the “hottest magazine launches of 2008″.
Scott’s coaching background is extensive as he has won a National Championship as an assistant coach at Georgia Perimeter College. He also coached the GPC #1 player to a win over then NCAA #1, has been a USTA National Zonal Coach working with many of the nations top boys and girls 15 and 16 year olds, he has coached over 30 league champions and continues to work with tennis players of all ages and levels. Most recently Scott has designed and implemented a new junior tennis format at his club that has increased participation for the 4-6 years old by 75% and the 7 and up age group by 57%.
Some interesting facts about Scott
Playing Background:
- One of the top junior players in the Western section
- Indiana State High School Singles Finals
- High School Athlete of the Week award a record 9 times.
- Indiana University- Men’s Tennis
- #1 Nationally ranked Husband/ Wife Open Mixed 2006
- #2 Nationally ranked Husband/ Wife Open Mixed 2007
- #1 Southern ranked Husband/ Wife Open Mixed 2006
- #1 Southern ranked Husband/ Wife Open Mixed 2007
Coaching Background:
- Selected to USTA High Performance Program
- Head Tennis Professional- Charlotte Country Club
- USTA National Zonal Coach
- Head Coach/ Asst. Coach- Georgia Perimeter College
- 4 straight National Championships
- Coached #1 at GPC to win over #1 in NCAA (Goffi)
- Coached more than 30 USTA or ALTA league champions
Television, Newspaper, presentations and web:
- Tennis View Magazine-Editorial Contributor
- Tennis Magazine, Italy- Photo layout of forehand
- Television- Kids in Sports, local cable show in Atlanta
- Atlanta Journal Constitution- Weekly tennis tips
- Netcord- Partner, provide tennis tips to Atlanta residents
- PTR Symposium- 2009 on court doubles presenter
Sponsors:
- Nike- 2003-2008
- Head/ Penn Racquet Sports-Advisory Staff 1995-present
Tennis Affiliations and Certifications:
- USPTA- P1
- PTR-National Tester and Clinician
- USTA Level 1 Successful Coaching
- USTA Official Umpire/ Referee
- Kids Growing Kids-PTR
Awards and recognitions:
- PTR Clinician of the Year 2009
- Nominated USPTA North Carolina Pro of Year 2007
- Nominated PTR Pro of Year 2007
- Nominated USTA Georgia Pro of Year 2005
Charities and Special Events:
- Cystic Fibrosis event committee-
- Burnette Nobels Memorial- Police killed in the line of duty
- Rally for the Cure
- Bussom Buddies
- Brighter Future Foundation- Vahaly, Roddick and more
- USTA Tennis in the Parks- Atlanta
- USTA Southern Section Conference-Atlanta Pro Rep 2004
- Tennis Month-Jamaica, certification testing for local pros
Workshops or presentations:
- Negril, Jamaica
- Toronto, Canada
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- San Antonio, Texas
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Roanoke, Virginia
- Many other locations in US
