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Our Pros

Coach Christian

Title: Director of Tennis

Hometown: Charlotte, NC

Phone #: (980) 867-2692

A Charlotte native and 15-year tennis veteran, Coach Christian has competed across the Americas and coached coast to coast. He energizes every session, coaching students as young as 4, and now leads both MTSC and Heroes Tennis. Off court, he enjoys basketball, good food, and time with family.

“Then I heard the voice of the Lord say, ‘WHOM SHALL I SEND AND WHO WILL GO FOR US?’ And I said, ‘HERE AM I. SEND ME.’” Isaiah 6:8

Coach George Lovitt

Title: Assistant Director

Hometown: Charlotte, NC

Phone #: (704) 246-9756

A former Minnesota Golden Gopher and Richmond Spider, Coach George was a dominant junior and collegiate athlete, earning All-American status. Now a leading coach in Charlotte, he connects deeply with players of all levels to develop their game and character. He offers personalized training and private lessons.

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.” Colossians 3:23

Coach Roman Piftor

Title: Assistant Director

Hometown: Uzbekistan

Phone #: (980) 295-5005

Originally from Uzbekistan, Roman earned a full scholarship to Gardner-Webb and reached top 175 in ITF rankings. A master of fundamentals, he's a co-founder of OPTA and speaks Russian and English. A finisher of Ironmans, ultras, and marathons, his discipline translates to the court.

“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.” 1 Corinthians 9:24

Coach Alex Leatu

Title: Elite Teaching Professional

Hometown: Colorado, USA

Phone #: (720) 261-2272

An elite coach and head of both men’s and women’s tennis at Queens University, Alex played at Vanderbilt and Baylor, earning top rankings and multiple championships. She’s led collegiate teams to academic and athletic honors and continues to build excellence through HTA.

“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.” Proverbs 31:25

Coach Michael Hess

Title: Head of Introductory Programming

Hometown: Charlotte, NC

Phone #: (980) 280-5967

Coach Mike began his journey in 2001 and now leads HTA’s introductory clinics with passion and patience. From guiding his own children to mentoring first-time players, he balances fun and structure, creating a welcoming space where beginners thrive.

“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” Proverbs 22:6

Our Mission

Coach teaching a beginner tennis player the basics at Heroes Tennis Academy

Our mission is to create an inclusive tennis experience for people from all walks of life, and of any skill and fitness levels. Helping people achieve their goals and seeing true progress us the driving force that make Heroes Tennis run so efficiently.

Our mission is to create an inclusive tennis experience for people from all walks of life, and of any skill and fitness levels. Helping people achieve their goals and seeing true progress us the driving force that make Heroes Tennis run so efficiently.

What We Do

Junior and Adult Clinics

Junior and Adult Tournament

JTT

Cardio Tennis

“GET QUICK” proprietary tennis specific footwork and agility training

Summer camps

Our Most-Sought Clinics!

Contact Us

Address: 2110 pleasant plains road, Matthews NC 

Email Address: [email protected]

Contact Number: 980-867-2692

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