Anguilla Tennis Academy Staff
Name: Hollis Wharton
AGE: 53
D.O.B: 08/07/57
Born: Guyana
Raised: Guyana
COACHING AND PLAYING EXPERIENCE
At age 15 years – represented Guyana at the Caribbean Junior Circuit.
Played at senior Level for 8 years.
In 1980 was call to trials for the Guyana Brandon Cup Team (Philips Trophy).
Played and coach in Turks and Caicos Island for 2 years while residing there from 1991-1993.
Played in the coral reef finals in 1991 in the Turks and Caicos.
In 1992 obtained my Diploma in Modern Management and Administration from Cambridge College in London.
Played and coach in Guyana between 1993 - 1995 at the Non Pariel Tennis Club.
Played several tournaments in Guyana and represented Guyana against Suriname in 1993.
In 2000 – 2002 was assistant coach at Cuisinart Resort and Spa.
In September, 2002 worked with P.B.I (Peter Burwash International) at Cuisnart Resort and pa.
In 2003 he worked as an independent tennis coach at all the private villas and resorts
In 2005 he was certified by the United States national Tennis Academy (USNTA) as a tennis teaching Professional.
In December 2009 he joined the Anguilla Tennis Academy coaching group of tennis professionals.
In December 2010 he was certified by the ITTF (International Table Tennis Federation) coach from the governing body in Switzerland.
SEMINARS ATTENDED
One week seminar for the coaches in Guyana Olympics Solidarity – run by Mr. David Porter.
One week seminar for coaches 1995 – run by Robert Hansen of Sweden.
Two 2 days seminar for coaches 1996 run by frank Courad of France (ITF).
