Nick Savastano

Nick Savastano was born and raised in Cliffside Park, NJ where he still resides with his girlfriend Abby and their 2½ year old son Aidan. Nick graduated from Cliffside Park High School and then received his bachelors degree in Physical Education and Health from William Patterson University. Upon graduation, Nick started his career in teaching and became an elementary Physical Education Teacher and coach. Over the last 10 years Nick has coached soccer, baseball and tennis. His hobbies include working out, listening to music and running 2 fantasy sports leagues with his friends.

Tim Keller

Tennis has been a passion for Tim as a competitive player and coach since he was introduced to the game at 8 years old. After traveling around the country playing the national jr. circuit he earned a tennis scholarship to NCAA Division I college Miami of Ohio.

Tim is certified as a U.S.P.T.A. professional and USTA Sports Science Level 1. As a coach he has worked in a variety of tennis settings with players of all abilities and ages. In Columbus and Toledo, Ohio he served as a coach in elite jr. development programs. He also coached the University of Toledo Womens’ Division I team while completing his Masters degree in Exercise Science with a specialization in kinesiology. In 2006 he moved out East and spent a season at the Quogue Field Club in Long Island. Since that time he has been in Greenwich, Connecticut with the last two years being at the Ivan Lendl Grand Slam Tennis Center.

Tim Bear brings a passion for tennis and a love of working with children to our Teddy Tennis team. Tim Bear believes in the importance of sportsmanship and will encourage cubs in this aspect of their development.

Geoff Grant

Geoff Grant got his first ATP point at the age of 23 after graduating from Duke University in 1992 with a degree in political science and NCAA All-American honors in tennis. He proceeded to live in Tampa, Florida training with Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi and Jim Courier. Over an 8 year span Geoff battled his way up to a career high singles ranking of #109 in the world. His most inspired tennis came during his opportunities at the US Open, by far his favorite event. In 1997 Grant took two-time French Open champion “Guga” Kuerten to five sets in the first round. The following year he posted his career best Grand Slam result reaching the 3rd round with wins over Emilio Sanchez and Andrei Medvedev, finally losing a heartbreaking 5th set to Oliver Gross in front of a national TV audience on CBS.

In the juniors Grant was ranked top 10 in the US in both the 16 and 18 and under divisions. He was also number one in New England during the same periods. Having coached all levels and ages over a 10 year span, the former assistant manager at a large New York tennis facility is extremely happy to call Tenafly Racket Club his home. Geoff currently resides in New Jersey with his wife Bridget.

Andre Oliveria

After graduating with a BS in International Business and Finance, Andre spent several years working in finance, only to return to his true passion - tennis. Andre played for Mississippi State, ranked #1 in NCAA‚ Division One. Upon graduation, he played in satellites, challengers, and ATP-qualifying tournaments where he became a world-ranked tennis professional. Ranked #1 in the Men's Open in Florida, he was nominated for the Davis Cup, representing Portugal.

Continually full of energy, Andre is an enthusiastic and engaging coach for all ages.

Tom Corizzi

Ashley Brueck

Mauricio Ramirez-Rodriguez

USPTA certified tennis coach with a passion for working with children

Rasheeda Ellis

Nneka Obi