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Meet Our Team
Matt Hanlin
(Impact Activities President)
Matt is a lifelong tennis player and enthusiast. His passion for tennis has remained strong since spending 7 years as a junior player at the prestigious Bollettieri Tennis Academy. He was a regular practice partner to Venus and Serena Williams, Monica Seles, Michael Chang, Tommy Haas and other professionals. Matt achieved All American status at the University of Washington; along with a degree in Marketing and Advertising. As a touring professional, he travelled to more than 40 countries and became a top 400 ATP singles player. As a USPTA Elite credentialed professional, he has coached, supervised and managed programs (youth and adult) in some of the country’s finest private and public venues. Matt is excited to help build a thriving tennis center that the community will be proud of. Matt oversees the tennis management at The Courts McKinney as a Director.
Matt is a lifelong tennis player and enthusiast. His passion for tennis has remained strong since spending 7 years as a junior player at the prestigious Bollettieri Tennis Academy. He was a regular practice partner to Venus and Serena Williams, Monica Seles, Michael Chang, Tommy Haas and other professionals. Matt achieved All American status at the University of Washington; along with a degree in Marketing and Advertising. As a touring professional, he travelled to more than 40 countries and became a top 400 ATP singles player. As a USPTA Elite credentialed professional, he has coached, supervised and managed programs (youth and adult) in some of the country’s finest private and public venues. Matt is excited to help build a thriving tennis center that the community will be proud of. Matt oversees the tennis management at The Courts McKinney as a Director.
Dawn Rochelle
(General Manager)
Dawn joined The Courts of McKinney as Facility Manager in December 2016. Born and raised in Southern California, she spent the majority of her career there in the hospitality and customer service fields. She brings to The Courts a vast knowledge of Marketing from her prior jobs at both Club Corp and Century Golf Partners. Dawn's goal is to create a great member and guest experience at The Courts of McKinney. She is very aligned with the goals and the future direction of The Courts and is very active in the community. She resides in McKinney with her husband Layne Fletcher.
Dawn joined The Courts of McKinney as Facility Manager in December 2016. Born and raised in Southern California, she spent the majority of her career there in the hospitality and customer service fields. She brings to The Courts a vast knowledge of Marketing from her prior jobs at both Club Corp and Century Golf Partners. Dawn's goal is to create a great member and guest experience at The Courts of McKinney. She is very aligned with the goals and the future direction of The Courts and is very active in the community. She resides in McKinney with her husband Layne Fletcher.
Melissa Stuart
(Pickleball Director)
Melissa Stuart is the Impact Pickleball Director. She has a passion for many sports, but tennis was her focus, playing competitively through college and beyond. She was also an elementary and special ed teacher for 36 years. Five years ago, she decided to try out this thing called Pickleball. Within minutes of playing, she was hooked. She earned her PPR Instructor Certification. Melissa has taught and organized many Pickleball events over the past 2 years. She loves to bring her passion for pickleball to others. She is proud of the special Pickleball Community we have built at the Courts of McKinney and loves seeing all the special relationships that Pickleball has formed. melissas@impactactivities.com
Melissa Stuart is the Impact Pickleball Director. She has a passion for many sports, but tennis was her focus, playing competitively through college and beyond. She was also an elementary and special ed teacher for 36 years. Five years ago, she decided to try out this thing called Pickleball. Within minutes of playing, she was hooked. She earned her PPR Instructor Certification. Melissa has taught and organized many Pickleball events over the past 2 years. She loves to bring her passion for pickleball to others. She is proud of the special Pickleball Community we have built at the Courts of McKinney and loves seeing all the special relationships that Pickleball has formed. melissas@impactactivities.com
Alex Maldonado
(Regional Manager, McKinney Indoor Manager)
Mark Vos
(High-Performance Director)
Nurudeen Isa
(Director of U10 Program)
Nurudeen began working at The Courts in July 2018. He was born and raised in Nigeria and was ranked as high as #1 in Men's Doubles and #5 in Men's Singles. He has represented Nigeria at the World University Games in Italy, Spain and China and has played in several National Leagues in Europe. Nurudeen was also the Davis Cup Coach for Nigeria in 2002/2003. In 2010-2012 he was the Tennis Coach at The University of East London. From there he was the Director of Junior Tennis at Genesis Health Club in Kansas from 2012-2015. Nurudeen is USPTR and ITF qualified and has esperience in teaching both adults and juniors. He resides in Wylie with his wife and three children.
Nurudeen began working at The Courts in July 2018. He was born and raised in Nigeria and was ranked as high as #1 in Men's Doubles and #5 in Men's Singles. He has represented Nigeria at the World University Games in Italy, Spain and China and has played in several National Leagues in Europe. Nurudeen was also the Davis Cup Coach for Nigeria in 2002/2003. In 2010-2012 he was the Tennis Coach at The University of East London. From there he was the Director of Junior Tennis at Genesis Health Club in Kansas from 2012-2015. Nurudeen is USPTR and ITF qualified and has esperience in teaching both adults and juniors. He resides in Wylie with his wife and three children.
Ethan Arns
(Director of Adult Tennis)
Ethan has recently joined The Courts at McKinney. He was born and raised in Quincy,
IL. Coming from a small, tight knit tennis community, he was heavily involved with the sport.
Ethan taught as a tennis professional for 11 years at the Quincy Racquet and Pickleball Facility,
where he has experience working with all different ages and levels. Ethan has spent the last 4
years coaching Division II Quincy University men’s and women’s programs, where he also
played college tennis from 2011-2015. At Quincy University, Ethan coached two Division II
nationally ranked doubles teams and one nationally ranked singles player. Ethan enjoys the
game and strives to help players of all levels improve.
Ethan has recently joined The Courts at McKinney. He was born and raised in Quincy,
IL. Coming from a small, tight knit tennis community, he was heavily involved with the sport.
Ethan taught as a tennis professional for 11 years at the Quincy Racquet and Pickleball Facility,
where he has experience working with all different ages and levels. Ethan has spent the last 4
years coaching Division II Quincy University men’s and women’s programs, where he also
played college tennis from 2011-2015. At Quincy University, Ethan coached two Division II
nationally ranked doubles teams and one nationally ranked singles player. Ethan enjoys the
game and strives to help players of all levels improve.
Polina Konop
(Red Ball Lead)
Malissa Vos
(Tennis Professional)
Matthew Vos
(Tennis Professional)
Garret Blair
(Tennis Professional)
Diego Orduz
(Tennis Professional)
Meena Ramachandran
(Tennis Professional)
Meena began playing tennis at the age of 6 and quickly fell in love with the sport. As a PTR-certified coach, she is passionate about teaching players of all ages to learn, grow, and develop a love for the game. She enjoys working with young children and beginner adults who are new to tennis. In addition to coaching, Meena actively competes in tennis leagues across the DFW metroplex.
Meena began playing tennis at the age of 6 and quickly fell in love with the sport. As a PTR-certified coach, she is passionate about teaching players of all ages to learn, grow, and develop a love for the game. She enjoys working with young children and beginner adults who are new to tennis. In addition to coaching, Meena actively competes in tennis leagues across the DFW metroplex.
Tuan Pham
(Tennis Professional)
Alex Hassell
(Tennis Professional)
Dominic Osedumme
(Tennis Professional)
Ubale Mohammed
(Tennis Professional)
Patrick Cole
(Tennis Professional)
Paul du Toit
(Tennis Professional)
James Van Hooker
(Tennis Professional)
James is a USPTA Professional and outstanding player. He moved from coaching at a club in Wantage N.J. to join us here in McKinney in October of 2017. He currently works with junior programs and adults. He is passionate about helping anyone willing to learn our great game.
James is a USPTA Professional and outstanding player. He moved from coaching at a club in Wantage N.J. to join us here in McKinney in October of 2017. He currently works with junior programs and adults. He is passionate about helping anyone willing to learn our great game.
Amanda Vos
(Tennis Professional)
Amanda started tennis lessons at the age of 3 and fell in love with the sport. She started playing competitively when she was 9 years old, competed as a Super Champ after moving to Texas in 2009 and also has experience playing on the ITF world tour. Amanda has always been very focused on her tennis & has a world class mindset towards all the aspects of tennis training. She is a PTR certified professional with 6 years of coaching experience and has worked with players of all levels and ages. Amanda enjoys teaching kids how to play the game and helping them achieve their tennis goals.
Amanda started tennis lessons at the age of 3 and fell in love with the sport. She started playing competitively when she was 9 years old, competed as a Super Champ after moving to Texas in 2009 and also has experience playing on the ITF world tour. Amanda has always been very focused on her tennis & has a world class mindset towards all the aspects of tennis training. She is a PTR certified professional with 6 years of coaching experience and has worked with players of all levels and ages. Amanda enjoys teaching kids how to play the game and helping them achieve their tennis goals.
Candy Idoko
(Tennis Professional)
PTR Certified
Born and raised in Nigeria.
Highest ATP World Singles Ranking (928 Aug 2007)
Highest ATP World Doubles Ranking (724 Nov 2008)
Winner Bronze medal singles at the All African Games 2011, Mozambique
Winner Silver medal men’s doubles at The All African Games 2011, Mozambique
Played Davis Cup Team Nigeria 2007-2011
Number 1 National Ranking Singles Nigeria 2009-2011
Number 1 National Ranking Doubles Nigeria 2012-2015
Winner Nigeria Masters 2006 and 2007
PTR Certified
Born and raised in Nigeria.
Highest ATP World Singles Ranking (928 Aug 2007)
Highest ATP World Doubles Ranking (724 Nov 2008)
Winner Bronze medal singles at the All African Games 2011, Mozambique
Winner Silver medal men’s doubles at The All African Games 2011, Mozambique
Played Davis Cup Team Nigeria 2007-2011
Number 1 National Ranking Singles Nigeria 2009-2011
Number 1 National Ranking Doubles Nigeria 2012-2015
Winner Nigeria Masters 2006 and 2007
Alexa Meek
(Assistant Pickleball Director)
Alexa Meek joined Courts of McKinney in 2023 as the Assistant Pickleball Director at Courts of McKinney after a year as a USA Pickleball Ambassador for the North East Texas Division. As a volunteer to promote pickleball within her area she held numerous beginner clinics, sharing the passion and fun that pickleball can create within a community. She brings her experience in coordinating leagues, clinics and community events as well as her 50 year+ background in customer service. alexam@impactactivities.com
Alexa Meek joined Courts of McKinney in 2023 as the Assistant Pickleball Director at Courts of McKinney after a year as a USA Pickleball Ambassador for the North East Texas Division. As a volunteer to promote pickleball within her area she held numerous beginner clinics, sharing the passion and fun that pickleball can create within a community. She brings her experience in coordinating leagues, clinics and community events as well as her 50 year+ background in customer service. alexam@impactactivities.com
Donald Zuker
(Pickleball Professional)
PPR & IPTPA certified professional and has played competitive pickleball in DFW for the last 4 years. He is passionate about helping people improve at the game and can't wait to meet you on the pickleball court! Don also owns an NPL Senior Pro Pickleball team, called the Scorpions. donz@impactactivities.com
PPR & IPTPA certified professional and has played competitive pickleball in DFW for the last 4 years. He is passionate about helping people improve at the game and can't wait to meet you on the pickleball court! Don also owns an NPL Senior Pro Pickleball team, called the Scorpions. donz@impactactivities.com
Jennifer Brown
(Pickleball Professional)
Jenny Brown is an avid pickleball player and coach who is excited to help you play the “easy to learn but hard to master” game of Pickleball. She has been playing for a few years and has participated and won medals in multiple local and National Tournaments. Pickleball is a unique sport where all ages can play recreationally or extremely competitively together. She is a mother of 6 who has always played, participated in and/or coached many sports. She has run multiple marathons and triathlons and loves to stay active. Jenny loves watching and participating in the growth and development of a skill that comes with consistent practice and purposeful participation. She can’t wait to help you progress on your Pickleball Journey! jenniferb@impactactivities.com
Jenny Brown is an avid pickleball player and coach who is excited to help you play the “easy to learn but hard to master” game of Pickleball. She has been playing for a few years and has participated and won medals in multiple local and National Tournaments. Pickleball is a unique sport where all ages can play recreationally or extremely competitively together. She is a mother of 6 who has always played, participated in and/or coached many sports. She has run multiple marathons and triathlons and loves to stay active. Jenny loves watching and participating in the growth and development of a skill that comes with consistent practice and purposeful participation. She can’t wait to help you progress on your Pickleball Journey! jenniferb@impactactivities.com
3253 Alma Rd, McKinney, TX 75070
(972) 547-2012
Mon-Sat 6:45am-10:30pm
Sun 7:30am-10:30pm
Private lesson rates range from $80 - $120 per person/per hour and each additional person on the court is an additional $10 per person/per hour.
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