Merrill Park - Site Director

Favorite Healthy Snack - Homemade popcorn

If you could have one superpower what would it be? Time manipulation!

Favorite place to travel? Michigan

Motivational song: Learn to loose - Bakermat

I love tennis for the people I get to meet, coach, learn with, and improve with. The same is true for why I enjoy coaching at MTEF during the summers! Come for tennis, stay for the people!

Site Director - Brown Deer

Favorite Snack/Treat? Pistachio

If you could have one superpower, what would it be? To Fly

Favorite place to travel? California

Motivational song: Survivor - Eye of the Tiger

I love tennis because it is a lifelong sport. What I love most about tennis is that it requires you to have skills, techniques, and it also challenges you mentally. I really like MTEF and what they stand for. This program does such a great job at nurturing, developing, and preparing kids to face any challenges they may come across in the real world.

Lead Coach - Merrill Park

Favorite Healthy snack – Yogurt

If I could have one Superpower it would be – Invisibility

Favorite Place to Travel – Middle East or Africa

Motivational Song: Every Chance I Get by DJ Khaled ft. Lil Baby

I’ve been a part of MTEF since I was 8 years old and it has opened so many opportunities for me. From being able to meet the Bucks players, to helping start and play in MATC’s tennis team.

Lead Coach - Brown Deer

Favorite Snack/Treat? Ice Cream!

If you could have one superpower, what would it be? Not sure if it’s a superpower…Be able to talk to animals.

Favorite place to travel? Any beach..anywhere.

Motivational song: Earth, Wind & Fire’s - “September"

This will be my first year working with MTEF, but I have taught and coached kids for years and love to see them grow, progress and succeed in any endeavor!

Lead Coach - Brown Deer

Favorite Snack: Berries / Cheez-its

Superpower: teleportation

Favorite Place to Travel: Door County or California

Motivational Song: Levitating (by Dua Lipa)

I love getting to connect with all of the amazing kids that I coach and sharing my love of tennis with them!

Lead Coach - Merrill Park

Favorite Snack/Treat? Potato Chips

If you could have one superpower, what would it be? Levitating

Favorite place to travel? Florida

I love tennis because it is a great way to make friends.

Lead Coach - Brown Deer

Favorite Snack/Treat: Trail Mix

If you could have one superpower, what would it be? Super Strength

Favorite place to travel? Montana

Motivational song: Bug Eyes by Mt. Joy

I love working with MTEF because the sport of tennis has been so important in my own life and I love to spread the joy of tennis to anyone interested in such a great game like tennis! Favorite snack: trail mix

Lead Coach - Merrill Park

Favorite Snack/Treat: Cheez-its

If you could have one superpower, what would it be? Flying

Favorite place to travel? Mexico

Motivational song: Mr. Brightside by the Killers

I love tennis is because it has given me my best friends and memories that I will never forget.

Lead Coach - Brown Deer

Favorite Snack/Treat? Hummus and Veggies

If you could have one superpower, what would it be? To teleport

Favorite place to travel? The beach :)

Motivational song: Can’t Hold Us by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis

I love the MTEF community and how we are all working towards becoming the best versions of ourselves both on and off the court! I enjoy coaching and playing tennis, and working with my students reach that “Aha” moment and elevate their game as well as grow more confident and develop a passion for the sport!

Lead Coach - Merrill Park

Favorite Snack/Treat? Pistachios and Italian gelato

If you could have one superpower, what would it be? Teleportation

Favorite place to travel? Europe, especially Spain, Italy, France and Greece

Motivational song: It's my life, Bon Jovi

I love sports and in particular tennis because it shaped the person I am today. I would love working with MTEF because I would enjoy interacting with kids and teenagers and helping them to develop their passion towards sports, tennis and a healthy lifestyle.

Lead Coach - Brown Deer

Favorite snack? Strawberry Applesauce,

If you could have one superpower what would it be? Shapeshifting

Favorite place to travel? Lake Geneva

Motivational song: "Destiny" - by NF

I love tennis because It's a great combination of strategy and athleticism you can play throughout your life and it helped me build confidence in myself growing up.

Lead Coach - Brown Deer and Merrill Park

Favorite Snack/Treat? Cookies

If you could have one superpower, what would it be? Flying

Favorite place to travel? Philippines

Motivational song: Milky Chance-Living in a Haze

I am appreciative of the opportunity to use tennis as a means to develop the character of MTEF participants.

Lead Coach - Merrill Park

Favorite Snack/Treat? Doritos (of any kind) or green pringles

If you could have one superpower, what would it be? Time alteration

Favorite place to travel? New Zealand

Motivational song: Changes – 2Pac

I love what MTEF stands for, and the MTEF mission. Bonus points for being able to work out in the sun!

Assistant Coach - Merrill Park

Favorite Snack/Treat? Gogo Squeez applesauce pouches. Apple cinnamon is my favorite flavor.

If you could have one superpower, what would it be? Telekinesis, I think it’s the most useful for everyday life because I will NOT be fighting crime

Favorite place to travel? Chicago is hands down my favorite place to travel. The drive is easy and the city is beautiful with so much to eat and do.

Motivational song: “Rank 6 + Heavenly Starz” by Hi-C. That man was singing his heart out

My experience with MTEF has been stellar, as a player in the program through most of my childhood I have had an opportunity to be around and interact with countless amazing players and have created lifetime memories. Looking forward to a spectacular summer!

Assistant Coach - Merrill Park

Favorite Snack/Treat? Blooming Onion from Outback Steakhouse

If you could have one superpower, what would it be? Invisibility

Favorite place to travel? Florida

Motivational Song: Umbrella by Metro Boomin

Why I Love Tennis: Tennis is a way for me to stay active as well as spending time with friends and family.

Assistant Coach - Brown Deer and Merrill Park

Favorite Snack/Treat? Fudge Brownies

If you could have one superpower, what would it be? To be invisible

Favorite place to travel? Miami, Florida

I love working at MTEF because I enjoy helping kids improve on their tennis game and having fun during the summer.

Assistant Coach - Brown Deer and Merrill Park

Favorite Snack/Treat? Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

If you could have one superpower, what would it be? Super Speed

Favorite place to travel? California

Motivational song: Any song by Drake

I love tennis because it has allowed me to make new friends, get great exercise, and develop essential skills that I still use today.

Junior Coach - Merrill Park

Favorite Snack/Treat? Kettle cooked potato chips, preferably lays or from jimmy John’s.

If you could have one superpower, what would it be? It would be to be able to wake up on time

Favorite place to travel? Dominican Republic, or anywhere warm.

Motivational song: Money Trees by Kendrick Lamar

I love MTEF because it feels like a family and a home away from home!

Junior Coach - Brown Deer

Junior Coach - Merrill Park

Favorite Snack/Treat: strawberry shake

If you could have one superpower, what would it be? Time Travel

Favorite place to travel? Germany

Motivational song: Stronger by Kanye West

I love tennis because I love the game and competition, and I love the feeling of making myself proud.

Junior Coach - Brown Deer

Favorite Snack/Treat? Cookies

If you could have one superpower, what would it be? Time Travel

Favorite place to travel? Europe

Motivational song: Nightcrawler

I love tennis because you can get all your emotions out on each swing.

Junior Coach - Brown Deer

Favorite Snack/Treat? Haribo Gummy Bears

If you could have one superpower, what would it be? Ability to Fly

Favorite place to travel? Iceland

Motivational song: Robbery by Juice Wrld

I enjoy working with MTEF because I am able to share my love of tennis with the community members around me.