Meet our Instructional Staff
All members of our teaching staff may be reached at the Tennis Center, 724.941.1330. Additional contact numbers are included in each staff member's profile.
| Mike
Ridener, a Level One certified USPTA
professional, directs the PTTA program under the Bubble September through
May, and heads the Junior program during the summer. Mike has 20 years
teaching experience and a Master's Degree in Exercise Sciences. He has
played and coached Division I College Tennis and directed junior players
at several clubs over the last 19 years. Private Lessons: $58/Hour Contact Mike at the Tennis Center: 724.941.1330. |
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Bill Pilardi is a Certified Tennis Professional with the USPTA and
has been teaching tennis for 22 years. Bill played Division I tennis
for Pitt and Penn State and also played professionally in Europe for 8
years. He has been a top-ten nationally ranked player in his age
category for the last 2 years. Bill has taught both domestically and
abroad, and loves working with players of all ages and ability levels.
He is able to be very flexible in accommodating his students' schedules
when setting up lessons.
Private Lessons: $57/Hour for one to four students. Contact Bill at
his personal number: 412-901-0193.
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Brandt
Bowman is USPTR certified and has been
with Peters Township since The Bubble's inception. He played Division II
tennis
at West Virginia Wesleyan College.
Brandt is also the Head Pro at Washington Park during the summer as well
as Varsity coach for the Peters Township Boys' & Girls' High School Tennis
teams. Private Lessons: $54/Hour. Contact Brandt at the Tennis Center: 724.941.1330. |
| Missy Bailey is USPTR certified and holds a Masters in Sports Psychology. Missy
brings over 19 years teaching experience to the courts, but with a fresh
perspective. Private lessons: $54/ Hour. Contact Missy at the Tennis Center: 724.941.1330 |
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Gerald (Jerry) Del Valle is a USPTA certified instructor working for the third year at Peters Township. Jerry came from Southern California, where he had the opportunity to work for Dick Leach (Coach of USC) and throughout various tennis camps and country clubs. He has played in satellite and Pro/AM's, and tournaments throughout Southern California, where he has gained recognition as a doubles player; as well, he is currently ranked in the USTA/Middle States. Jerry brings easy to learn dynamics for doubles for league players (recommended for 3.5 and above). Private Lessons: $52/Hour. Contact Jerry at his personal number: 724.747.6764. |
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Chuck Taylor is a certified USPTR professional with
27 years of teaching experience in the Pittsburgh area. Chuck is ranked in
the top 10 nationally for 45 doubles and has been ranked #1 in Middle
States. Chuck has been with Peters Township for seven years and is also a
physical education teacher. Private Lessons: $52/Hour. Contact Chuck at his personal number: 724.745.9068. |
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Summertime Director Steve Happe, USPTA, has been with Peters Township
for ten years. Steve has been a top ranked AMD player and a top 10
Middle States player. He has taught and directed tennis programs in and
around Pittsburgh for over 16 years. In addition to being a USPTA
professional, Steve is an elementary teacher at St. Elizabeth's in
Pleasant Hills, and a NTRP verifier for the USTA leagues. Steve has
directed tennis for Green Oak Country Club and Fox Chapel Yacht Club, and
has taught at the Racquet Club of Pittsburgh.
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Len Fechter has been a USTA teaching pro for
35 years. His teaching experience includes Head Pro at Tennisland,
head coach for both boys' and girls' tennis teams and assistant pro at
various tennis camps with nationally recognized pros. Len's playing
experience includes National Rankings in both singles and doubles.
In 2004, Len achieved a # 10 National Ranking in Men's Doubles in
his age group and was selected for and played on the prestigious Middle
States Milberg and Atlantic Coastal teams. He also serves on the USTA, AMD
Board of Directors.
Len also serves as a consultant for high school players who desire to play collegiate tennis. You can call Len if you need help with the recruiting process or your tennis profile for college. Private Lessons: $50/hr. Contact Len at his personal number: 724.941.8143. |
| Ron Campbell
is a USPTR certified
instructor who has been a member of the PTTA staff for six years. Ron
taught secondary school for over 30 years and coached WPIAL champions in
track, volleyball and tennis. Ron is a believer in cross-training and
tennis as a lifetime sport. Private Lessons: $45/ hr. Contact Ron at his personal number: 724.941.4436. |
| Paul Skrok is a
USPTR certified
instructor. Paul was a top player at Edinboro University, earning a
letter all four years. He also serves as a Head Coach at Washington
& Jefferson College. Private Lessons: $54/hr. Contact Paul at the Tennis Center: 724.941.1330. |