top of page
11225 Luna Rd #3113, Dallas, TX 75229
Pro shop phone line is down!
Please call or text our pro shop team at (972) 654-2844 or email at LBHouston@ImpactActivities.com and we will contact you back.
Monday - Friday 9 am -10 pm
Saturday - Sunday 8 am - 8 pm
Zoltan Papp
(General Manager)
Zoltan was born in Budapest, Hungary and first picked up a tennis racquet at age 10. By age 18 he was the number 1 junior in Hungary, 25th in Europe, and reached his highest junior rankings of 96 in the world (ITF). He began his entrepreneur studies at Baylor University in January of 2000. Finished his eligibility in 2003 by then holding the highest winning percentage and winning streak in singles and doubles. During his career at Baylor, he was awarded with the Golden Bear Award, Breakthrough Athlete of the Year, Baylor’s Most Valuable Tennis Player, Baylor’s Most Inspirational Player, and Baylor’s Male Athlete of the Year.
After college, Zoltan worked as a Tennis Teaching Professional at Brookhaven Country Club where he was recognized as the most productive and valuable pro. He was also the winner of the “Rising STAR Award” amongst all country clubs within Club Corp.
In 2008, he accepted the famous ATP Tour Manager position, and traveled 22-25 weeks a year on the Tour as the number one liaison between players and the tournaments. He has developed lifelong friendships and learned the game from no other world class athletes and celebrities like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic. During this time, he has mastered what it takes to be amongst the very best professional tennis players. His passion for teaching tennis grew stronger and wants to build a program that prepares individuals for success on and off the court by enhancing their unique personalities and skills.
In 2012 he not only joined the staff at The Four Seasons Sports Club in Irving, but he had become the Tournament Director of the largest ATP Challenger of its kind, the Irving Tennis Classic.
Zoltan is thrilled to join Impact Activities as the General Manager at LB Houston Tennis Center.
Zoltan was born in Budapest, Hungary and first picked up a tennis racquet at age 10. By age 18 he was the number 1 junior in Hungary, 25th in Europe, and reached his highest junior rankings of 96 in the world (ITF). He began his entrepreneur studies at Baylor University in January of 2000. Finished his eligibility in 2003 by then holding the highest winning percentage and winning streak in singles and doubles. During his career at Baylor, he was awarded with the Golden Bear Award, Breakthrough Athlete of the Year, Baylor’s Most Valuable Tennis Player, Baylor’s Most Inspirational Player, and Baylor’s Male Athlete of the Year.
After college, Zoltan worked as a Tennis Teaching Professional at Brookhaven Country Club where he was recognized as the most productive and valuable pro. He was also the winner of the “Rising STAR Award” amongst all country clubs within Club Corp.
In 2008, he accepted the famous ATP Tour Manager position, and traveled 22-25 weeks a year on the Tour as the number one liaison between players and the tournaments. He has developed lifelong friendships and learned the game from no other world class athletes and celebrities like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic. During this time, he has mastered what it takes to be amongst the very best professional tennis players. His passion for teaching tennis grew stronger and wants to build a program that prepares individuals for success on and off the court by enhancing their unique personalities and skills.
In 2012 he not only joined the staff at The Four Seasons Sports Club in Irving, but he had become the Tournament Director of the largest ATP Challenger of its kind, the Irving Tennis Classic.
Zoltan is thrilled to join Impact Activities as the General Manager at LB Houston Tennis Center.
György Károly (Karl)
(Tennis Professional)
György Károly (goes by Karl) native Hungarian from Budapest. He began playing tennis at the age of 10, relatively late, considering his father was a renowned Hungarian player and coach of the Hungarian National Tennis Team. At 14, Károly moved to Germany with his family, where his tennis career could fully develop. His highest ATP world rankings were 490 in singles and 410 in doubles. As a coach, his notable achievements include second place at the NTTC ITF Team World Championship and an Australian Open singles and doubles victory with Anikó Kapros. He has four children, three of whom play tennis competitively. His two older daughters won the Texas high school state championship in doubles in the spring of 2024. Karl moved to the USA with his family in October 2023 and has since worked as a tennis coach at LB Houston.
György Károly (goes by Karl) native Hungarian from Budapest. He began playing tennis at the age of 10, relatively late, considering his father was a renowned Hungarian player and coach of the Hungarian National Tennis Team. At 14, Károly moved to Germany with his family, where his tennis career could fully develop. His highest ATP world rankings were 490 in singles and 410 in doubles. As a coach, his notable achievements include second place at the NTTC ITF Team World Championship and an Australian Open singles and doubles victory with Anikó Kapros. He has four children, three of whom play tennis competitively. His two older daughters won the Texas high school state championship in doubles in the spring of 2024. Karl moved to the USA with his family in October 2023 and has since worked as a tennis coach at LB Houston.
Kyle Apperson
(Tennis Professional)
Kyle is a dedicated tennis coach with a 19-year high school coaching career in Texas, where he has successfully developed players of all skill levels. Known for his eccentric personality and engaging coaching style, Kyle emphasizes a holistic approach, blending physical fitness, mental toughness, and tactical intelligence. His coaching philosophy is rooted in building strong fundamentals, enhancing agility, and fostering a resilient mindset to succeed on and off the court. With nearly two decades of experience in both playing and coaching, he tailors his training to individual goals, helping players reach their full potential while instilling a love for the game. He loves teaching doubles and celebrated a state title with his girls' doubles team at Grapevine High School in 2024, who also train at LB Houston.
kylewapperson@gmail.com
Kyle is a dedicated tennis coach with a 19-year high school coaching career in Texas, where he has successfully developed players of all skill levels. Known for his eccentric personality and engaging coaching style, Kyle emphasizes a holistic approach, blending physical fitness, mental toughness, and tactical intelligence. His coaching philosophy is rooted in building strong fundamentals, enhancing agility, and fostering a resilient mindset to succeed on and off the court. With nearly two decades of experience in both playing and coaching, he tailors his training to individual goals, helping players reach their full potential while instilling a love for the game. He loves teaching doubles and celebrated a state title with his girls' doubles team at Grapevine High School in 2024, who also train at LB Houston.
kylewapperson@gmail.com
Vladimir Orellana
(Tennis & PickleBall Professional)
Vladimir Orellana (known as Vlad) is a native of Lara State, Venezuela. He started playing tennis at the age of 6, and by the age of 10, he began competing in the Babolat Cup circuit. From the age of 12 to 17, he achieved a ranking of 2nd in his state, 8th in his region, and 16th in the country. During this time, he participated in national team competitions and several COSAT tournaments, where he earned titles both in singles and doubles.
At 19, due to the political situation in Venezuela, Vlad made the decision to move to the United States to pursue a career in coaching tennis. Since relocating, he has expanded his expertise into the world of pickleball, where he also works as a coach and competes as a player.
Vladimir Orellana (known as Vlad) is a native of Lara State, Venezuela. He started playing tennis at the age of 6, and by the age of 10, he began competing in the Babolat Cup circuit. From the age of 12 to 17, he achieved a ranking of 2nd in his state, 8th in his region, and 16th in the country. During this time, he participated in national team competitions and several COSAT tournaments, where he earned titles both in singles and doubles.
At 19, due to the political situation in Venezuela, Vlad made the decision to move to the United States to pursue a career in coaching tennis. Since relocating, he has expanded his expertise into the world of pickleball, where he also works as a coach and competes as a player.
Meet Our Team
bottom of page