A Pittsburgh, Pa. native, seasoned tennis instructor and USPTA professional, Burdell brings with her more than 15 years of professional tennis teaching experience and an eye for innovation. She most recently served as Senior Recreation Coordinator at the Henry McMullen Tennis Complex in Clearwater, where she oversaw facility operations for the city while creating new tennis programs for the community.

“I enjoy developing and growing tennis businesses at every level, whether it be a new club starting from the ground up or an old facility floundering and in need of an overhaul, helping facilities and bringing them back to life is very gratifying.”

“Tennis has and will always be my passion and choice as an occupation, and I am excited to aid in the regrowth of tennis facilities across the state of Florida.”

As a tennis player since the age of 4, Geetha has played competitive tennis her whole life. Geetha was awarded as Tampa Bay’s Athlete of the Year in 2016 and was consistently ranked in the top 20 in the state of Florida throughout her junior USTA career. She has a bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences from USF, graduating Summa Cum Laude and with Honors. When not playing tennis, you can find Geetha enjoying nature parks, at the gym, drawing, and playing the guitar.

Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, Reed moved to Gainesville to pursue his academic career. Reed has played tennis for 16 years and competed at high level during his high school career. He has been coaching for the past year in Jacksonville, at a tennis club. When Reed is not working or studying, he loves to work out and play tennis with his friends.

Originally from the Village of Palmetto Bay within Miami-Dade County in Florida, Tomas moved up north to Gainesville to attend the University of Florida where he is currently double majoring in art history and journalism. Tomas began playing tennis at the age of 12, picking up a sport that both his parents had competed in when they were younger. Tomas competed frequently in USTA tournaments, on the Miami Palmetto Senior High School tennis team, and on the Miami Chihuahuaz tennis team representing Coral Reef Park in USTA Junior Team Tennis. Tomas has volunteered hundreds of hours in teaching tennis to kids in after school clinics at Coral Reef Park. Outside of tennis, Tomas enjoys reading, listening to music, and visiting museums.