Meet our Coaches
The Buddy the Ball Coach instills important values such as discipline, teamwork, and perserverance to BTB athletes, fostering a love for physical activity, and providing a positive and supportive environment that encourages both personal and athletic growth.
EXECUTIVES
🎾 Brandon Christopher
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
🎾 Kelly Larson
Co-Founder and Chief Financial Officer
🎾Ryan Greer
Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer
🎾Turk Polat
Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer
LAS VEGAS COACHES
🎾Tanner Townsend
Co-Founder, Director of Enrollment and Director of Tennis Classes
🎾Felicia Sarcletti
Executive Director of Bounce Big Foundation and Lead Tennis Coach
HENDERSON COACHES
🎾Veanah Pen
Lead Tennis Coach
SCOTTSDALE COACHES
🎾Julie Wilkie
Lead Tennis Coach
BOISE COACHES
🎾Manny Gege
Co-Founder, Director of Business Development, and Lead Tennis Coach
RENO COACHES
🎾Jordyn Irby
Lead Tennis Coach
SURPRISE COACHES
🎾Tanner Long
Lead Tennis Coach
Human Resources
🎾Azure Thatcher
Chief Human Resources Officer
"My coach said I ran like a girl. I said if he could run a little faster he could too."
-Mia Hamm
"The most we can hope for is to create the best possible conditions for success, then let go of the outcome. The ride is a lot more fun that way."
-Phil Jackson
"Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, Involve me and I learn."
Benjamin Franklin
"With dreams comes responsibility."
-Nick Bollettieri
"We are what we do repeatedly."
-Aristotle