Fernando Velasco, General Manager and Dir. of Tennis

USPTA Master Tennis Professional, Fernando Velasco, is the General Manager and Director of Tennis of Circle C Tennis Club.  Fernando is a thirty-year veteran in the Tennis Management business and has served as General Manager and Director of Tennis at top-notch clubs in Chicago, Phoenix, Dallas, Savannah and Boca Raton, Florida.  He is considered one of the top teaching professionals and managers in the country having been selected as “National Pro of the Year” by the USPTA and “International Pro of the Year” by the PTR.  He is a sought out speaker at National and International Tennis Professionals Conventions.  He is ranked in the National USPTA, PTR, and National USTA and Texas.

Darin Pleasant, Director of Advanced Tournament Players (ATP)

Darin Pleasant was nationally ranked in the juniors prior to playing Division I tennis for UCLA, where he went undefeated his senior year.   Darin began coaching after competing on the Men’s Professional ATP tour and achieving world ranking in both singles and doubles.  His tournament training methods are recognized as highly effective, resulting in nationally ranked juniors in California, Arizona and Texas.  His former student Meghann Shaughnessy is now ranked among the top women players in the world.  Darin’s playing and coaching experience brings a new level of expertise to Circle C Tennis Club for players of all ages and abilities.

Mari Toro, Director of Women’s Team Tennis

Mari Toro is a former University of Miami Player,  She represented the University as the number 1,2 and 3 Singles, achieving a National Team Ranking #13.  In the past years she has worked as a Volunteer Assistant Women’s Tennis Coach for the University, and also has given privates and group lessons in Coral Gables and Miami, Florida.  She was a Member of the Puerto Rican Tennis Federation Cup Team from 1995 through 2002. In addition of directing the Women’s Teams, Mari will be available to give both private and group lessons.

Mandon Maloney, Director of Junior Tennis

Mandon Maloney is a former ranked junior player.  In the past years he has worked as a Tennis Professional for the City of Austin and also for Newk’s Tennis Ranch in New Brunfels.   Mandon is presently teaching several young future stars and also several youngsters who are playing in the several City and State Tournaments.  Mandon is also available to help you with any private and group lessons.

Danny Rodriguez, Associate Professional

Danny Rodriguez comes from Brownsville, TX where he worked at the Brownsville Tennis Center assisting Junior and Adult Drill Groups.  He was also an instructor at the City of College Station.  Danny works in both the Pro Shop and also assisting with adults and junior group lessons.   He is available to give private and playing lessons.