About Heroes Tennis

About Us

Heroes Tennis is a tennis academy located in Matthews, NC at lovely Matthews Tennis & Swim Club. All MTSC members enjoy a 20% discount on all Heroes Tennis products and services! To learn more about becoming a member please email us at: [email protected]!


Heroes Tennis is focused on creating programs and opportunities for tennis players of all ages and levels, while maintaining a “Gold Standard” of training throughout all of our programs. Heroes Tennis WILL take your game to the next level.

Our Mission

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 is the driving force that make Heroes Tennis run so efficiently.

Our Pros

Each of our distinguished teaching professionals boast an impressive career of their own, in addition to hands on experience teaching the game of tennis. Our pros have undergone extensive training to ensure they have the tools necessary to set you or your child up for success!


For a free 30 minute evaluation of your game please email us at [email protected].

COACH CHRISTIAN HESS

Director

Christian Hess is a 15-year tennis veteran local to Charlotte having played in both North and South America. Christian was lucky enough to play against and alongside some of the biggest names in US tennis and has been teaching tennis in Charlotte for over 4 years.

Coach Christian grew up playing tennis in Charlotte and throughout the south. Blessed with opportunity, Coach Christian has coached students ages 4 and up from the west coast to the east coast. Coach Christian thrives on bringing energy to the court and his students’ lives.

In addition to being the Director of Tennis at MTSC, Christian is the head teaching professional for Heroes Tennis, operating out of MTSC. Heroes Tennis began in late 2020 and offers programs to both Juniors and Adults, beginner to advanced!

In his spare time, Christian enjoys visiting his family in Florida, playing basketball, eating, and of course… playing tennis!

COACH KAVIR KUMAR

Teaching Professional

Coach Kavir Kumar is a Carolina kid, Indian born, and raised in the Midwest. Coach Kavir started his playing career at age 6 where he immediately fell in love with the game.

Coach Kavir has had a long playing career in both Charlotte and Minnesota. Coach Kavir won the 2015 North Carolina state championship while simultaneously receiving the USTA NC Sportsmanship Award. After a great junior career, Kavir was recruited to play tennis at Chapel Hill in 2016 where he went on to become an NCAA Finalist in 2017.

Coach Kavir has experience in after school clinics (Grades K-4), Varsity, JV, and MS level coaching, Pro TAP Tennis Teaching, Prospect Recruiting, and Showcase Team coaching.

 

In his free time, you’ll catch Kavir binging a good TV show, exploring a new area of the city, or maybe trying to play some pick-up sports with friends

COACH GEORGE LOVITT

Teaching Professional

Coach George Lovitt is from Marvin, NC. Coach George has been playing for 20+ years and teaching for 6.

Coach George played Division I college tennis at the University of Minnesota and the University of Richmond, earning all conference honors in the A10 conference. Coach George also had an exceptional high school career at Marvin Ridge High School, where he won the state singles championship.

In his spare time, Coach George enjoys traveling, hanging out with friends, or relaxing with one of his favorite TV shows or movies.

Contact Us

Address: 2110 pleasant plains road, Matthews NC 

Email Address: [email protected]

Contact Number: 980-867-2692

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