The Rebirth
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USPtA Head Tennis Professional Jeremy Ellerby
Although Jeremy got a late start into the tennis world at the age of 14, it didn’t take long for his love of the sport to grow. Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Jeremy attended Marion High School and graduated in 2014. Through his high school years, he attended lessons and clinics at Westfield Tennis Club, which is now Smithfield Tennis and Pickleball Center. He then attended Wartburg College and got his Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Science. Jeremy played four years of varsity tennis at Wartburg and graduated in 2018. After college, he was a teaching professional at Elmcrest Country Club where he taught for five years. During that time, Jeremy’s passion and love for the sport only grew stronger, as he went on to become a United States Professional Tennis Association certified professional. As the first Head Professional at Smithfield Tennis & Pickleball Center, Jeremy is excited to introduce his students to the premiere, brand-new, state-of-the-art tennis & pickleball facility in Iowa. Jeremy aims to grow the programs and provide an energetic and inclusive environment for players of all skill levels. In his role as Head Professional, Jeremy will oversee the direction of all tennis and pickleball private and group lessons. He is excited to create a robust, vibrant, welcoming and fun place for our members to learn and improve their games. He can’t wait to begin to forge long-lasting positive relationships with all of you! If you would like to contact Jeremy, he can be reached at Lessons@SmithfieldTPC.com.
USPTA Assistant Pro Eliott Kuchera
Born and raised in Waterloo, IA, Eliott Kuchera first became a lover of tennis at 4 years old while watching his older brother and sister take lessons at Byrnes Park. After playing for Waterloo Columbus, he joined the Wartburg Knights tennis team in 2015 where his appreciation for the sport and the people it attracted grew even further. It was at this same time that his roommate introduced him to the world of competitive pickleball, and the two would practice and compete together for the next four years. After graduating with his Bachelor’s of Music Education, Eliott taught 5-12 band for three years in Clinton, IA while also being the head boys tennis coach for Clinton High as well as teaching tennis and pickleball at the River Cities Tennis and Pickleball Club. Combining his love and experiences of teaching with his passion and knowledge of tennis and pickleball, Eliott desires to create lifelong enjoyers of both sports and hopes to see you on court soon!
Head Pickleball Pro Paolo Santonocito
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Paolo has been playing pickleball since 2014. Having played baseball and tennis, pickleball was an easy sell. Over the past decade, he has been active in growing and strengthening the pickleball community in and around his hometown in Connecticut. As an IFP and PPR certified instructor and experienced tournament player, he has taught lessons and clinics in partnership with local Parks & Rec programs. Paolo has also organized leagues and other events for players. Before pickleball, Paolo worked in development and fundraising consulting for nonprofits. He has a BA in philosophy from Fordham University and a JD from Loyola University Chicago. Paolo and his wife, Emily, recently relocated to Cedar Rapids from Connecticut to be closer to his wife’s family. Paolo has already had the pleasure of meeting and playing with some of the Smithfield TPC members during prior visits to Cedar Rapids and he looks forward to much more time on the court with the Smithfield TPC community.
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Pickleball Pro Mike Evans
Smithfield Tennis & Pickleball Center
3511 18th Ave SW
Cedar Rapids, Ia 52404
319-396-7060
3511 18th Ave SW
Cedar Rapids, Ia 52404
319-396-7060
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