Over the past 40 years, KTC Quail has developed a reputation as producing the strongest junior and adult teams in the Greater Dayton area. We owe that to the dedication and commitment of our pros.
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Cindy Alcorn, USPTA Tennis Director
• Born in Dayton, Ohio
• BS in Health Care Administration
• Bowling Green State University
• 3-time high school state doubles champion
• Full 4-yr scholarship Bowling Green State
• All Mid-American, 3 years
• Pro at KTC/Quail since 1988
• Head Pro at KTC/Quail since 1998
Dave Phillips, USPTA Tennis Director
• Born in Cincinnati, Ohio
• Played #1 singles for Wright State University
• Played for the University of Cincinnati
• Earned a B.S. degree in Secondary Education
• Coached at the prestigious Greensboro Country Club
• Pro at KTC Quail from 1996-2003
Bob Kronauge, USPTA
• Born in Dayton, Ohio
• BS in Business, University of Cincinnati
• Ranked #32 in Nation, 18 and under
• Played #1 singles and doubles at UC, 4 years
• Won Metro Conference Championship at #1 singles
• Qualified for NCAA 3 out of 4 years
• Montgomery County Open Singles Champion – 5 times, and Doubles Champion – 5 times Taught area, district, western, national, and world ranked players
• Pro at KTC Quail since 1980
Scott Shope, USPTA
• Born in Dayton, Ohio
• Educated at Sinclair Community College, Cedarville College, and the University of Tennessee
• Number 1 singles and doubles for Sinclair and Cedarville Colleges
• Played Southern and Midwest satellite tournaments
• Taught at Dayton Center Courts for 5 years
• Head Pro at Miami Valley Golf club for 4 years
• Full-time Pro at KTC/Quail since 1992
Harry Bromer
• Born in Trenton, New Jersey
• Ranked #3 in the ETA’s Men’s 40’s
• USPTA certified for 17 years
• Worked in West Chester, N.Y. for 11 years.
• Played German Club Tennis in Munich in 1994
• Started at KTC/Quail March 2004
Scott Shope, USPTA
• Born in Dayton, Ohio
• Educated at Sinclair Community College, Cedarville College, and the University of Tennessee
• Number 1 singles and doubles for Sinclair and Cedarville Colleges
• Played Southern and Midwest satellite tournaments
• Taught at Dayton Center Courts for 5 years
• Head Pro at Miami Valley Golf club for 4 years
• Full-time Pro at KTC/Quail since 1992
Wen Sun (Sunny)
• Born in Dalian, China
• Graduated from Texas A&M with degree in Sports Management
• 2013 NCAA Div 1 Championship Finalist
• SEC Conference Champion
• WTA singles ranking of #818
• Ranked #1 in the nation in 2011 National Junior College Athletic Association
• All American in NJCAA for 2 years
• Big 12 champion at flight 3 singles and flight 1 doubles
• Ranked #1 in China in 16’s
Michael Delaney, USPTA
• Born in Kettering, Ohio
• United States Professional Tennis Association certified
• Certified as USTA Youth Tennis Coach
• Certified National Federation of State High School Coaches
• Completed General Education classes at Miami University, Middletown
• Pro at KTC Quail since March 2014
Natalia Alekhova, USPTA
• Born in Novosibersk, Russia
• Received Masters in Education from Armstrong Atlantic University in Savanah, GA
• Junior Doubles National Champion in Russia
• Ranked in top 5 in Juniors (12-18) in Russia
• Played #1 Singles for University of New Mexico for 4 years
• ITA Rolex Regional Championship in singles, 1999
• Coached #2 Women’s team in the Nation in NCAA Division II, 2002
• Coached the #1 Women’s singles and doubles player in NCAA Division II, 2001-2002
Carolina Lopez, PTR
• Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Graduated from Palerno University, Buenos Aires with a B.S. in Advertising and Communication Media
• Graduate studies at Ouachita Baptist University
• Ranked #3 in NCAA Women’s Tennis Championship D2Nationals, Spring 2003
• Played on WTA tour from 1992-1996 with a career high ranking of 510
• Coached all levels, including national and international level players
• Pro at KTC Quail since September 2003
Sanford Thurman, USPTA
• Born in Seoul, Korea
• Graduated from Central State University in 1976
• Managed youth and adult tennis programs at Jim Nichols Tennis Center in Dayton for 19 years
• USPTA Certified for 25 years
• Director of Junior Development for the Midwestern Tennis Association 2000-2006
• National ATA 45 Mixed Doubles Champion 1999
• Inducted into Dayton Tennis Hall of Fame 2002
• Midwest Tennis Association 45 Mixed Doubles Champion 2007
• Midwest Tennis Association Men’s 55 Doubles Champion 2008
Nate Jones
• Born in Lexington, OH
• Member of Lexington High School Ohio State Championship Tennis Team 2004
• Played #1 Doubles and #2 Singles at IPFW
• Graduates with a B.S. in Secondary Education from IPFW
• Taught 3 years at the Nike Camp in La Jolla, California
Carlos Estrada
• Born in Monclova, Mexico
• Has been teaching since 1983 in different tennis clubs and universities in Coahuila, Mexcio
• Has a BS in Business
• Finalist in qualifying Tournament, Casablanca World Cup, Mexico City, 1984 and player of the tournament.
• Mixed doubles national Champion of the Mexican National Council of Sports in Guadalajara, Mexcico
• Player in Chrysler Circuit Tournaments, Masters in Doubles
Mary Buerschen
• Born in Oakwood, OH
• 1974 Sectional Singles Champion for Oakwood High School in the Boys division
• 1974, 1975, 1976 Div II Boys Singles District Qualifier
• 1976 Div II Girls Singles Sectional, District Champion
• 1976 Div II Girls Singles State Runner Up
• Girls 18’s Midwest ranking of #6
• Girls 18’s National ranking of #60
• 1977-81 Played #1 Singles for Eastern Kentucky University on a full tennis Scholarship
• Graduated with a BS in Medical Technology
• 1988 USTA 4.5 National Champions representing KTC/Quail !!!
• 2008 Inducted into the Dayton Tennis Commission Hall of Fame
Bill Schneider
• Born in Dayton, OH
• Graduated from Vandalia Butler High School
• Graduated from Jacksonville University with a B.S. in Marketing
• Played tennis for Jacksonville University all 4 years
• Sun Belt Conference Champions, 3 years
• Florida Intercollegiate Doubles Champion
• 3 time Montgomery County Open Doubles Champion
Kevin Burr
• Born in Dayton, Ohio
• Earned Associates Degree in CSSO from Sinclair
• Earned a B.S. degree in Accounting/Finance from Wright State University
• Played tennis for Fairmont High School
• Played three years of collegiate tennis at Sinclair and Toledo
• Teaching pro at KTC from 1989-2000
Tutu Baruah
• Born in Assam, India
• Graduated from BYU Hawaii in Info. Systems
• Played 1st singles for BYU Hawaii
• Played in the Junior U.S. Open, Junior Australian Open and Junior Wimbledon Championships
• Ranked # 19 in the world in Juniors
• Selected to play Davis Cup for India
• One of two players selected from Asia to play the Junior Tour