Rated #8 in Tennis Magazine's "50 Greatest US Tennis Resorts of 2010," and #25 best tennis resort in the world by www.tennisresortsonline.com, (results of 2011-2012), the Waldorf Astoria Naples ( Naples Grande) tennis operation is a modern marvel set amidst the lush acres of tropical mangroves. Directed by Peter Burwash International (PBI), known world-wide for their first-class tennis professionals, the comprehensive Tennis Center includes 15 Har-Tru courts with five lighted for evening play. Guests will benefit from a full range of professional services including exclusive matchmaking service through the Tennis Shop, daily tennis clinics, private and group professional lessons, special member tournaments and fun-filled year-round junior program. The PBI Tennis Center also offers all program services to those guests staying at the nearby sister property, The Edgewater Beach Hotel, a Waldorf-Astoria Collection boutique hotel with 125 suites that are located steps from the beach. Mike Manzella has been teaching tennis for 9 years as a certified USPTR instructor. The past four years of Mikes career has been with Peter Burwash International (PBI), the world’s premier tennis management company. Through PBI, Mike has completed over 450 hours worth of training on tennis instruction, court maintenance, service, and club / resort tennis management. Mikes experience has most recently been the Director of Tennis at the Windstar Club in Naples, FL and the Lake George Club in Lake George, NY. Throughout Mikes tennis career his travels have taken him to three other countries besides the U.S. Mike has spent time instructing at 6 other PBI destinations. At these locations Mike has been responsible for managing and running a wide variety of programs including lessons, clinics, socials, cardio tennis, and leagues, along with coaching juniors and adults from begginers to advnaced levels of play.
Contact: Mike Manzella
PBI Tennis Director
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Direct line to the PBI Tennis Center: (239) 594-6033 |
