Anguilla Tennis Academy Consultants
Chris Wade, Tennis Professional
Contact Info: cwade@tbarmtennis.com
Chris fell in love with tennis at twelve and knew he would make a life out of playing this sport. He started teaching tennis fourteen years ago and came to T Bar M nine years ago. As Athletic Director, he has helped build the club’s professional staff from eleven professionals in 1997 to its current twenty-four.
Chris's Achievements
As a junior player Chris was ranked #1 in Oklahoma boys' 18s and earned a national ranking. Chris attended Baylor University where he earned a four-year letterman status. He received his USPTA P1, certification after college while teaching tennis for an international tennis management company. During that time he taught in Australia and West Australia State Tennis Academy, as well as in the Caribbean on the island of Anguilla. While there, he helped start the Anguilla Tennis Academy for underprivileged kids. Today ATA has over 300 children involved in the program.
Chris's Teaching Experience/Philosophy
Chris teaches his students to teach themselves. Eventually they will be on the court alone, so he wants them to be able to analyze their game, as well as their opponents. Chris hopes all of his clients will be able to think through the sport of tennis enough to be able to teach others.
Expertise/Who is the best candidate for lessons with Chris
Chris expects his clients to be self-motivated. He teaches all levels.
More about Chris Wade
Chris and his wife, Becky, have a daughter and a son. He works hard to ensure that all the pros at T Bar M have the skills, techniques, and resources that will help them provide each member a great tennis experience.
