U.S.T.P.A HEAD 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.
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.
U.S.T.P.A ASSOCIATE HEAD PROFESSIONAL DAN O'CONNELL
Daniel O’Connell started his tennis career in 8th grade. Being a person whose passion for sports was vast, his love for tennis was torn between basketball, football, track, and baseball. At Xavier High School here in Cedar Rapids, he chose tennis over other sports where he played all 4 years on varsity. He did not play tennis collegiately but instead, attended Kirkwood Community College and transitioned into the teaching aspect of the tennis world where he would find his true calling. His passion for teaching grew exponentially, as did his love for the sport. Daniel’s teaching career started with 8 years at a country club, during which he became a USPTA certified professional. As an individual who grew up playing at Westfield Tennis Club, Daniel looks forward to helping contribute to the growth and success of the new Smithfield Tennis and Pickleball Center. If you would like to contact Dan and schedule a lesson or a clinic, he can be reached at Pro@SmithfieldTPC.com.
Daniel O’Connell started his tennis career in 8th grade. Being a person whose passion for sports was vast, his love for tennis was torn between basketball, football, track, and baseball. At Xavier High School here in Cedar Rapids, he chose tennis over other sports where he played all 4 years on varsity. He did not play tennis collegiately but instead, attended Kirkwood Community College and transitioned into the teaching aspect of the tennis world where he would find his true calling. His passion for teaching grew exponentially, as did his love for the sport. Daniel’s teaching career started with 8 years at a country club, during which he became a USPTA certified professional. As an individual who grew up playing at Westfield Tennis Club, Daniel looks forward to helping contribute to the growth and success of the new Smithfield Tennis and Pickleball Center. If you would like to contact Dan and schedule a lesson or a clinic, he can be reached at Pro@SmithfieldTPC.com.
Tennis Teaching Pro Jose Marval
Jose is originally from Venezuela where he was ranked 3rd in the nation for Boys' 18 and under. He was an All Conference Individual and Tennis Team Champion in 2013 and 2014 at Grace College, a nationally ranked NAIA college. After college he was an assistant Pro at Tipton Lakes Athletic Club where he taught private and group lessons and helped to develop their Junior programming. He then took a position at Somerset Hills Country Club in Bernardsville, New Jersey, one of the most prestigious country clubs on the east coast. While there he taught private and group lessons, worked with teams, and coordinated camps and tournaments.
Jose is originally from Venezuela where he was ranked 3rd in the nation for Boys' 18 and under. He was an All Conference Individual and Tennis Team Champion in 2013 and 2014 at Grace College, a nationally ranked NAIA college. After college he was an assistant Pro at Tipton Lakes Athletic Club where he taught private and group lessons and helped to develop their Junior programming. He then took a position at Somerset Hills Country Club in Bernardsville, New Jersey, one of the most prestigious country clubs on the east coast. While there he taught private and group lessons, worked with teams, and coordinated camps and tournaments.
Head Pickleball Professional & Assistant Tennis Professional Kris Teidt
Associate Head Pickleball Professional & Assistant Tennis Professional Cameron Luhring
