Coaches
MEET THE PROFESSIONALS
Great Coaches. Best Programs. Low Prices.
We are devoted to making each player meet his or her greatest potential. Our coaches have extensive backgrounds and the knowledge to help improve the ability of tennis players at all levels. Through clinics, junior programs and individual teaching, players are able to get the necessary attention to exceed their personal goals.
Erick Chall, Director of Tennis
Erick was raised in the Clearwater area and started his tennis career playing during high school. He then began working for Killearn Country Club as a Tennis Professional while achieving his degree in Sports Management for Florida State.
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Erick has revitalized numerous tennis programs at a variety of clubs in the area.
He has over 20 years of experience leading tennis programs and developing new approaches to tennis training. He has a great passion for tennis and loves to teach. His teaching programs teach players how to rise to the highest level through a strong work ethic and determination. Players learn the importance of combining skill with athletic endurance and strength. Erick is USPTA & USRSA Certified as well as a Certified National Tournament Director.
Improve your skills by working with any of our experienced coaches.
We offer private and semi private lessons, clinics, after school programs and other adult specific programs.
Jorge Bernal, Head Professional
Jorge Bernal is originally from La Paz, Bolivia and grew up locally since 1987. “My father played tennis, my grandfather played tennis and it was passed on to me that’s how I fell in love with the game.”
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Jorge was a top ten Florida men’s open player competing nationally and Florida ranked number one 5.0 player. Currently Jorge is a 5.0 USTA rated player. Additionally, he has served as a sparing and practice partner to many ATP and WTA players.
Since 2008 he has extensive experience coaching elite nationally ranked juniors and advanced players. He has also served as head coach to numerous adult USTA teams. He’s currently USPTA Certified and PTR Pickleball Certified.
“My passion is to help each and every player achieve their greatest potential and find the joy of this beautiful sport.”
Matt Bilger, Tennis Pro
Matt is originally from Baltimore, MD, where he holds over 30 state and mid-Atlantic championships in singles and doubles. Matt is a 2 time 4.5 national champion, as well as a 5.0 national champion and 2 time finalist. He was ranked #3 in men’s 35s doubles and #7 in 35s singles in the country. He is a 2 time Talbert cup champion representing the mid-Atlantic against national competition.
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Matt has taught all ages from beginners, to collegiate aspiring professionals to recreational adults. He was the assistant coach at the univeristy of maryland where the team competed for conference and national championships.
In his free time matt enjoys spending time with his family and dogs, as well as playing tennis. He is thrilled to be a part of the family at seminole and is looking forward to working with everyone.
Eddie Dechow, Tennis Pro
Eddie was originally raised in Indiana, where he won the High School State Championship in 2005. He went on to play Division 1 tennis at IUPUI University and received an All-Conference award in 2009. After college Eddie went to further his tennis career by going to compete on the ATP Tour. He trained at Rick Macci Tennis Academy where he endured vigorous and intense training that molded Eddie into the player he is today.
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Erick Chall, Director of Tennis
info@seminolelakefamilytennis.com
