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Ashley Banegas
Ashley Banegas

Tennis Facility Attendant

Ashley Dubon is a dedicated senior at Choctawhatchee High School located in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Since 7th grade, Ashley has had an aspiring passion…

Ashley Dubon is a dedicated senior at Choctawhatchee High School located in Fort Walton
Beach, FL. Since 7th grade, Ashley has had an aspiring passion for sports, showcasing a strong
commitment to athletic performance. Alongside their athletic pursuits, Ashley finds fulfillment in
engaging with children, demonstrating patience and enthusiasm in their interactions. With a
future plan to attend Pensacola State College, Ashley looks forward to pursuing her academics
in nursing.

ROBERT LAST

Head Tennis Professional

Robert has 30 + years experience coaching at several top world class facilities in North America and Europe. Robert’s tennis journey has taken him to…

Robert has 30 + years experience coaching at several top world class facilities in North America and Europe. Robert’s tennis journey has taken him to all parts of the world, including Canada, the U.S. and Europe. Where he played and instructed tennis enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. In Bologna, Italy Robert coached at the prestigious Harry Hopman Academy, Mr. Hopman was known as the world’s best tennis coach.

Robert has served as a Tennis Professional at exclusive Clubs such as the Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, Sarasota National, and Manasota Beach Club, Fl. The Livermore Valley Tennis Club in California and the Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa, Florida. Other Clubs include The Western Indoor Tennis Club in Vancouver, B.C.

Robert’s professionalism, vast experience, engaging personality and his obvious love for the game of tennis will continue at the Fort Walton Beach Club.

John Sanders - Tennis Director
John Sanders

Director of Tennis Management

sanders@ustaflorida.com

(321) 420-0907

Playing Experience Top 30 Ranked Junior Tennis player in the Florida Section, 2006 Top 50 Nationally Ranked player, 2006 Division 1 College Tennis Player Certifications…

Playing Experience

  • Top 30 Ranked Junior Tennis player in the Florida Section, 2006
  • Top 50 Nationally Ranked player, 2006
  • Division 1 College Tennis Player

Certifications Achieved

  • United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) Elite certified
  • 2019 USPTA District Pro of the Year
  • USPTA Wheelchair Certified
  • USTA Adaptive Certified
  • USTA/USPTA 10 & Under Certified
  • USTA Certified Tournament Director (since 2013)
  • USTA High-Performance Coach
  • USPTA Under 30 Leadership Team
  • Wilson Sponsored Coach

Contact John today to book your lessons!

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