our team

// Meet the Team Behind Your Game

Passionate. Professional. Focused on your success.

Owner/Operator – Tennis Director

Mark Groetsch

Coach Profile
Experience 30+ years as a successful player and coach
Hall of Fame (PA) Inducted into the Pennsylvania Hall of Fame in 2017
Hall of Fame (High School) Inducted into the High School Hall of Fame in 1993
Coaching Highlights Coached multiple national champions and USTA sectional #1s
High School / USTA Record 156–3 over 4 years at #1 singles, with 2 state titles
Athletic Recognition Voted #1 among top 10 Bucks County athletes in the last 50 years
Pro Career Turned pro after high school and competed on tour for 7 years
Major Tournaments Wimbledon, US Open, German Open, Japan Open, South African Open, US Pro Indoor
Staff Pro

Noel Ortiz

Coach Profile
Certification PTR Certified Professional
Experience 20 years of tennis teaching experience
Awards Coach of the Year (2016, 2017, 2018) – NJTL of Trenton
Player Development Developed athletes for the US Open Net Generation Experience
Coaching Role Former Assistant Coach at Trenton Catholic Academy
Adult Tennis Director

Sean Tavel

Coach Profile
Certifications Certified USPTR Tennis Director and Coach
Coaching Experience Over 20 years coaching adults and junior players
Leadership Achievements Led USTA teams and junior players to District, Sectional, and National Championships
Collegiate Career All-American collegiate tennis player
Honors Inducted into Hightstown High School Hall of Fame
Training Graduate of Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy
Staff Pro

Katie Thomas

Coach Profile
Certification USPTA Certified Professional
Experience 10 years of tennis teaching experience
Coaching Achievements Coach of top-performing high school players in Bucks County
Assistant Tennis Director / Pickleball Instructor

Cole Groetsch

Coach Profile
Collegiate Career Division I scholarship athlete, ASUN All-Conference at #1 singles and doubles
UTR Rating 12.3 UTR level
USTA Rankings #1 in USTA 14s, 16s, and 18s divisions
National Junior Ranking Ranked #25 in the U.S. for juniors
Coaching Experience Experienced teaching players of all levels — juniors to adults
Staff pro

Bradley Deeds

Coach Profile
Experience3 years training adult and junior players across all levels
EducationAttending and playing tennis for The College of New Jersey
Career Highlights
  • Boys 14’s: Middle States #1, National Ranking #5
  • Boys 16’s: Middle States #3, National Ranking #63
UTRSingles: 10.66
Doubles: 11.12