Kroc Invitational Jamboree!
The Kroc Tennis Center will host the Jamboree on Saturday, January 25th. But what leads up to this date is equally exciting! Men’s and women’s doubles teams compete over the next few months to determine the best doubles team to represent Kroc in every NTRP division. The Kroc champions from each division will compete in the Jamboree against the champions from other local clubs. We invite all challenge players and members to attend the Jamboree and cheer the Kroc champions to victory!
This inaugural event is open to Kroc members of every level of play. The current 2018 NTRP’s will be used throughout the duration of tournament.; regardless of any changes in the December ratings.
Men’s and Women’s:
2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, and Open Divisions
The Invitational Jamboree explained
Jamboree Challenger Guidelines
COMMUNITY
PLAYS HERE.
Kroc Tennis Center boasts: Wheelchair Tennis Program Social and IntraKroc events Community outreach Programmable ball machines and backboard for training Professional instruction & camps for youth, men & women 8 clay and 8 hard courts; all lighted Courts appropriately sized for 10 and under play Full service Tennis Pro shop USTA League Play
TENNIS SHOP
We’ve Got the Gear!
Rackets
- We are authorized dealers of Babolat, Dunlop/powered by Srixon, and Wilson rackets; carrying a full line of rackets to fit your unique needs.
- A certified master racket technician is on staff offering professional racket stringing & repair using the latest racket technology.
- Our popular racket demo program offers trial usage prior to your purchase.
- In addition to adult rackets, we offer age-appropriate rackets for children, in accordance with the USTA’s “10 and Under Tennis” program.
Shoes & Accessories
- We will make sure the shoe fits! Durable and comfortable tennis specific shoes are sold in our shop. Choose from several major manufacturers.
- We offer a full line of accessories including strings, grips, overgrips, socks, hats, and clothing, as well as refreshments.
Anibal Braga
Director of Tennis
Anibal Braga serves as Director of Tennis for the Kroc Tennis Center. Anibal was hired as Head Teaching Professional July 2011 upon the opening of the Tennis Center whereby he continues to build and lead adult and junior programming. For 9 years prior, he was the Director of Tennis at Green Valley Country Club in Greenville, SC. Anibal earned a BS in Marketing and an MBA from Auburn University at Montgomery, where his teams won two NAIA National Championship tennis titles. He served as Assistant Coach at Auburn University Montgomery (1996-7) and Clemson University (1998-2001). Anibal is a PTR Certified Professional, a Senior Instructor at the Clemson University Tennis Camp, as well as a Certified Yoga Instructor. Anibal was named 2017 USTA South Carolina John Newcomb Tennis Pro of the Year.
Ashley Hungerford
Teaching Professional
Ashley is a USPTA Certified Professional who has a solid playing and teaching background. Since 2015, Ashley has been teaching adults and juniors at the Kroc Tennis Center. Developing a player’s game is her motivation. Having fun along the way is her joy. Ashley has taught tennis in Colorado and Virginia, developing programs and camps all the while. Ashley played for Florida Southern College and Georgia Southern University, where she earned a BS in Marketing and several academic and athletic awards.
Brad Cranford
Teaching Professional/Master Racquet Technician
Brad Cranford is a PTR Certified Professional and USRSA Master Racquet Technician who joined the Kroc Tennis team in 2011. Prior to Kroc, Brad was a store manager at Sports Authority for 18 years. Brad owned and managed a tournament racquet stringing team which traveled to ITF, ATP, WTA, and USTA events servicing the racquets of the touring pros. Brad played varsity tennis at USC Union and USC Spartanburg and graduated from the PTR Van der Meer Tennis University in 1988. He has been the Associate Director of the USC Tennis Camps for 25 years and has coached high school and collegiate tennis.
Calvin Sullivan
Teaching Professional
Calvin is a PTR Certified Professional who simply loves being on the court. Whether he is competing or teaching, he puts it all out there.
Calvin joined the Kroc team in 2016. He graduated from University of Charleston West Virginia with a BS in Health Sciences Athletic Training. He is currently pursuing another degree in Psychology.
Keegan Barkley
Head Teaching Professional
Keegan Barkley serves as the Head Tennis Teaching Professional at the Kroc Tennis Center. Previously, Keegan was the Head Professional for 904 Tennis, a tennis management company in Jacksonville, FL. While in Jacksonville, Keegan created adult league programming and teams for 6 different clubs. He worked with junior players of all levels, working closely with a number of juniors who received tennis scholarships for NCAA Division 1, 2, and 3 programs. Keegan was a top ranked junior player in Mississippi, and earned a BS in Business Management from Southern Wesleyan University where he competed on the tennis team(2014-2017) and served as the team captain (2015-2017).
Kyle Edwards
Teaching Professional
Kyle is a PTR Certified Professional who not only has a passion for playing, but also teaching the game of tennis. He was named captain of his college tennis team at Spartanburg Methodist College. Kyle is highly involved with the USTA and loves traveling for State and Sectional tournaments. Before moving to Greenville to work at the Kroc, Kyle spent 3 years teaching and managing tennis at The Members Club in Columbia, SC. Kyle is equally eager to teach Greenville adults and youth, as he is to learn. A perpetual student of the game, he always welcomes learning opportunities from other coaches and his students
Robert LeBuhn
Teaching Professional
Rob is a PTR Certified Professional with seventeen years of experience directing a variety of tennis programs in New Jersey, Wisconsin, California and even Hawaii! His passion as a Special Education Teacher led him to use his tennis skills on and off the court with special and able bodied players. Rob has led camps, tennis academies, and even advised on a movie set. He has coached boys and girls varsity tennis teams and was selected as the 2002 New Jersey State Coach of the Year. Robert played varsity tennis at Lafayette College, where he earned a BA in Government Law and History and a Masters in Russian Literature and History. He grew up training at the Harry Hopman Tennis Academy in Florida, achieving a top 20 junior ranking in the USTA’s Eastern Section. Before deciding on a tennis career, he was an Underwriting Manager and an Account Executive for major financial companies. Rob is also a Platform Tennis Certified Instructor and player, ranked in the top 10 nationally numerous times since 1995.
Terry Rookard
Teaching Professional
Terry Rookard has been teaching tennis to adults and kids as long as he can remember! The Kroc Tennis Center has been his teaching grounds since the opening in 2011. Terry is the Head Tennis Coach for boys and girls at Southside High and has served in this role for the past 10 years. Terry has been awarded SC HS Coach of the Year 5 times! He is a former SC #1 in both singles and doubles.