MEET THE PROS

                                       
Ashley Rhoney, Director of Tennis and Aquatics

Born and raised in hickory, North Carolina . He was the North Carolina junior state champion for five consecutive years 1980-1984. In 1984 won the national Interscholastic Championship and was voted an All American at South Caldwell High School in Hudson , NC . Also in 1984 was invited to the 1984 United States Olympic tryouts. 1987-1988 was a two time All American at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette . Held the No.1 national ranking in doubles during the 1988 season. Won the Surfmarc national singles title in 1986. Played professionally and held both singles and doubles world rankings during that time.

Became the Head Professional at Red Lerelle's health club from 1990-1997. Ashley's focus at that time was junior development and has coached over 20 state champions and has helped many get scholarships to some of the best schools in the nation.

Coached Chanda Rubin for seven years and toured with her for two and a half years.

Ashley is one of the few professionals who has played, coached and ran events on the professional level.

Ashley has been at the City Club at River Ranch since its inception in the summer of 2001.

Chad Hebert, Head Tennis Pro

2001 - USTPA College Coach of the Year for Troy State
University

2002 - Acadiana Tennis Pro of the Year

2003 CTC Area Training Center Coach

All time leader in wins for Troy State University, led both
programs to first NCAA Division 1 National Rankings.

Coached for John Newcombe and Nick Bolletieri Tennis
Academy 's

Assistant tennis coach for UL Lafayette 1994-1996

Member of the 1992 OVC Championship Team at middle
Tennessee State university.

Gus Rezende, Tennis Pro/Assistant Marketing Director

Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil in 1980. Top national junior tennis player for over 6 yrs. During his junior career Gus had accumulated over 60 titles nationally and internationally. Two time national champion. Gus has won over 2 Top 100 ATP players.

 Moved to USA in 1999 to defend Georgia Southwestern State University Tennis Team. During his 4 yrs in Georgia Gus reached National Runner-Up and 2 time National Semi Finalist; Gus was named All-American twice, and NAIA Singles and Doubles Top 10 National Ranking. In May of 2004, Gus earned a degree in Business Administration with emphasis in Marketing.

With a 10 year teaching experience Gus has worked in prestigious clubs in Sao Paulo, Georgia, New York, and The Hamptons. His first experience at the City Club at River Ranch took place in the summer of 2002 where Gus helped organize City Club's first Summer Camp. Since then Gus has worked the following two summers at the city Club. Moved to Lafayette in early 2004 where presently he is a full time Tennis Pro and Event Marketing planner. For the past 3 yrs Gus has organized a vast amount of Social Tennis related activities. In addition to Tournaments for all levels and ages. For 3 yrs in a row Gus has directed the Men's Pro Invitational with great success. Over $15k in prize money to many very talented Tennis Professionals, and great support from members and the Lafayette Community.

 

Bill Bryan, Tennis Pro

First of 3 Bryan brothers to play tennis for ULL. UL all-time career wins record for UL. Member of first 3 UL conference championship teams and first UL team to be nationally ranked in the top 25.

Coached over 40 players from beginners to college scholarships. Coached players to 6 National Championships, 4 Southern Championships and over 25 State Championships.

Daughter, Lindsay, was captain of Ohio State women’s tennis team and son, Danny, was All-American, team captain, and Arthur Ashe National Sportsmanship and Leadership award winner while playing at LSU. Lindsay and Danny teamed to win the Intercollegiate mixed doubles National Championship. USTA Southern 1997 Family of the Year award winner. United States Professional Tennis Association Louisiana State President 1996, 1997, 2009.

 

 

Brian Sullivan, Tennis Pro

 Started playing at 12 years old was and ranked top four in the state of Colorado. Ranked top four in the Intermountain Section in 14’s, 16’s and 18’s.  Was a four time state High School Champion and a High School All American my Junior and Senior year of High school. Was ranked number 1 in the Intermountain Section for the 18 and unders and nationally ranked. Played division 1 tennis at UC Irvine and Arizona Stated. Was captain and Assistant Coach at Arizona State University.

Has taught tennis over 25 years. Developed several nationally ranked juniors from Colorado. Was director of Tennis at Racquet Club World Monaco and Meadow Creek Tennis Clubs. Was the Academy and The Millineum Harvest House before coming to teach at the City Club. Married to Tina Samara Head Women’s Tennis Coach at UL.

 

Glenda Bryan, Tennis Pro

Glenda has spent over 15 years working with beginner adults and intermediate juniors to help improve their game.  She was the tennis coach at Brother Martin High School for 8 years.