Mandy Grunfeld Rosenfield
Founder & Co-Owner
Mandy Rosenfield is a former professional and leading British tennis player. She was ranked as high as No.3 in Great Britain and in the low 100’s in the world. She played for her country in the Federation Cup, Wightman Cup and competed at Grand Slams around the world, including playing against the legendary Martina Navratilova and Lori McNeil at Wimbledon. She competed in all the grand slams and was known as one of the fittest and toughest tennis players of her era. When injury curtailed her playing career she earned a place at Manchester University studying for three years and received a First Class Honors degree in Physical Therapy. She has a tremendous amount of experiences in the physiology, stresses, and strains of tennis.
Howard Jones
Director of Instruction
Howard is originally from Great Britain and has over 25 years of experience in the tennis coaching business. He has personally developed numerous players from age 10 and up, at all levels, many of whom have won junior titles at national and international levels. Some of these players have gone on to achieve rankings and win titles on the ATP/WTA tours, while others have obtained scholarships with NCAA Division 1 teams.
Howard has worked as a traveling coach for Great Britain junior teams at various tournaments, including ITFs and Tennis Europe events. He has also held the role of Director of Performance at the National Training Centre in the UK. He is a PTR Certified Professional, an LTA Master Professional in the United Kingdom, and has won the Performance Coaches Award. Recently, Howard was appointed to spearhead our instruction, curriculum, and training to ensure best practices for our athletes and team of coaches.
Mark Belkin
Elite Tennis and Academy Coach
Mark Belkin, a Miami, Florida native, boasts an extensive tennis background since childhood, achieving a Top 10 ranking in Florida from 10 and under to 14 and under. Mark’s passion for the sport led him to participate in numerous USTA tournaments across Florida and even in Ecuador, honing his skills and gaining invaluable experiences. With a decade of coaching experience, he has mentored players aged 4 to 18 and has excelled in High Performance and Junior Development and enjoys passing on his expertise to all age groups, making him well-versed in instructing both young children and adults. Beyond tennis, he finds enjoyment in relaxing at home and watching sports. Fluent in English and Spanish, Mark’s passion, skill, and adaptability make him an invaluable asset for any tennis program or institution.
Joseph LeBlanc
Academy Coach
Joseph was born in Houston, Texas and has been a tennis professional for 7 years. Joseph started teaching tennis at Bentwater Country Club near Houston. He then attended Tyler Junior College where he earned an Associates in Professional Tennis Management and his professional teaching certification with the USPTA. Joseph then attended the University of Texas at Tyler and earned his Bachelor’s in Business Occupations. While completing his schooling he coached All Saints Episcopal High School team to State before working as a Tennis Professional for Cliff Drysdale tennis in Tyler, Texas. After two and a half years of growing programs there, Joseph moved to Puako, Hawaii to coach at the Mauna Lani hotel, a five star hotel located on the Kohala coast. He has coached and run junior and adult programs at both facilities, including all levels.
Fernando Valdajos
Elite Tennis and Academy Coach
Fernando is a Former ATP and WTA Tour Coach with a tremendous experience of coaching players of all levels. He worked more than 20 years, coaching ATP and WTA players and has also coached 2 Top-50 ATP players and 5 Top-100 players including 2012 French Open Finalist and 2012 US Open Doubles Champion Sara Errani. He is a PTR Professional and a National Trainer (Spanish Federation) and has been a Full Time coach on the ATP and WTA tours for 8 years.Fernando has worked with Sara Errani (Italy) : Nª 5 WTA. Maria Antonia Sanchez Lorenzo (Spain): Nª33 WTA.Arantxa Parra (Spain): N 46 WTA and Dudi Sella No29 ATP. Fluent in Spanish and French and has now worked with OTA for over 10 years.
Kyleigh Luchuk
Academy Coach
Kyleigh Luchuk has been passionate about tennis since the age of five. Her competitive spirit and dedication to the sport were evident early on, as she achieved a No. 1 ranking in both 16-and-under and 18-and-under tournaments. During high school, Kyleigh played a pivotal role in leading her team to a runner-up finish at the state championships.
Kyleigh further honed her skills and leadership abilities as an assistant coach for Ottawa Hills High School and later earned a tennis scholarship to Walsh University, where she continued to excel. Following her collegiate career, Kyleigh relocated to Florida to pursue her dream of becoming a full-time tennis coach. She has since achieved her USPTA Certification and is committed to sharing her expertise and passion for the game with players of all levels.
Outside of tennis, Kyleigh enjoys quality time with her family, caring for her beloved dogs, and supporting her husband as he competes in professional hockey in Orlando.
Chris Grossi
Academy Coach
Chris Grossi was born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada and has been teaching tennis for 9 years. He graduated with a B.S degree in Sports Management from Niagara University in 2018. While at school, he was on the Division I Men’s Tennis team. Chris has taught players of all ages and levels. When Chris is not teaching or playing tennis, he enjoys spending time with his wife and son.
Maddy Stone-Wheatley
Academy Coach
Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Maddy Stone-Wheatley brings 8 years of tennis coaching experience to our team, working with players of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to advanced competitors. Her passion for coaching ignited at 16 when she started teaching at local courts. Since then, Maddy has taught at the Schwartz Tennis Center at Purdue University and Elite Sports Clubs in Brookfield, Wisconsin.
Currently, Maddy is pursuing her USPTA Certifications to further enhance her coaching credentials. Her competitive background, including being ranked #3 in Michigan in her recruiting class and a USTA 5.0 player, enables her to offer tailored hitting competitions to match her students’ skill levels.
Maddy is dedicated to sharing her extensive knowledge, passion, and enthusiasm for tennis with her students, fostering their growth and love for the game.
Maddison Abell
Academy Coach
Maddison is a former military brat who spent three years living in Korea. Prior to relocating, she trained at the Andy Roddick Foundation and held the number one ranking for girls 12’s in Texas. Upon returning to the USA, Maddison moved to Georgia, where she helped her high school team win a state championship. Maddison has coached middle school tennis, facilitated Special Olympic tournaments, and has extensive experience coaching under-10s. She is a Level 1 PTR Certified Professional and a Certified NASM Personal Trainer, enabling her to complement her tennis background with sports-specific fitness. Maddison has a huge passion for working with young families. Off the court, her management skills helped her attain a position at the second busiest restaurant in the world, located in Magic Kingdom. She also secured management roles with both Marriott and Target organizations, which she is now utilizing for the benefit of everyone associated with OTA.
Kyleigh Luchuk
Academy Coach
Kyleigh Luchuk has been passionate about tennis since the age of five. Her competitive spirit and dedication to the sport were evident early on, as she achieved a No. 1 ranking in both 16-and-under and 18-and-under tournaments. During high school, Kyleigh played a pivotal role in leading her team to a runner-up finish at the state championships.
Kyleigh further honed her skills and leadership abilities as an assistant coach for Ottawa Hills High School and later earned a tennis scholarship to Walsh University, where she continued to excel. Following her collegiate career, Kyleigh relocated to Florida to pursue her dream of becoming a full-time tennis coach. She has since achieved her USPTA Certification and is committed to sharing her expertise and passion for the game with players of all levels.
Outside of tennis, Kyleigh enjoys quality time with her family, caring for her beloved dogs, and supporting her husband as he competes in professional hockey in Orlando.
David Pace
General Manager
David has worked with Orlando Tennis Academy for more than 10 years. His exceptional customer service and management skills are felt both inside and outside of OTA. David previously instructed tennis at the Ocoee Tennis Academy and has a strong background in creative marketing. He is an Eagle Scout and graduated from the University of Central Florida with a major in Communications and a minor in Business Administration.