Tennis

Meet Al Thomas, our Tennis Director! Al Thomas1

Al is originally from Severna, Maryland began playing tennis at the age of three.  As a Nationally ranked junior he was invited to attend the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy.  Out of high school, he was awarded a tennis scholarship from Towson State University (Division I) where he earned a degree in Elementary Education.  He served as Captain and earned All-Conference and All-Academic honors during his Junior and Senior years. 

Out of college, Al began his career as the Head Tennis Professional at Eagle’s Nest Country Club, in Phoenix, Maryland.   During his six years at Eagles Nest, Al created one of the strongest junior programs in the area.  In addition, Al served as the Head Coach for the Bryn Mawr High School Girls tennis team and led them to a State Championship title.  He was also the Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach for Towson State. 

Al moved to Richmond in 2001 where he took the Director of Tennis position at Briarwood (now ACAC).  After four years of service, he took the Head Tennis Professional position at Willow Oaks Country Club in order to return to the country club environment.  While there, Al attained his USPTA Certification of Professional 1 (P1). Whether it is juniors or adults, from beginner to advanced, Al enjoys teaching and sharing his enthusiasm and experience with all players.

Al continues to play competitively all year round in numerous tournaments and USTA league play and is consistently ranked in the top five in Men’s Open Doubles and Mixed Open Doubles for Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region.

Al, along with his wife Traci and son Kaden are excited to have the opportunity to be a part of such an established and well respected tennis environment here at Midlothian Athletic Club.

 

Our facility includes two indoor tennis courts featuring: tennisoutdoorcourt

Nine outdoor courts featuring:

Our tennis program includes the following activities:

2010 Tennis Schedule

 

January

1/25-29…..Mixed Member/Guest:   7.0 and below, 7.5 and above, $80 team, 3 matches, food and drinks each night

Winter Junior Clinics begin January 18 for Session I

March

3/8-12….. Men’s Open Club Singles Championships

3/26….. Outdoor Social, Weather Permitting.

Spring Junior Clinics begin March 15….Session I

April

4/16….. Round Robin 6-9…World Team Tennis Social

4/24 …..Adult child tournament

Spring Junior Clinics…Session II…Begins April 12

May

5/7….. Round Robin 6-8…”Red and Blue” Social and Round Robin

5/28….. Round Robin 6-8 pm…

Spring Junior Clinics…Session III…..Begins May 10.

June

6/7 – 6/11….. Club Doubles Tournament… 3.0-4.5 levels       

6/18….. Round Robin 6-8 pm

Summer Junior Clinics begin…TBA

July

07/5 – 07/9…….Camp #1 ages 7-14

07/19 – 07/23….Camp #2 ages 7 – 14

07/26 – 07/30….Camp #3 ages 7 – 14.

07/16…..Round Robin   (6-8pm) 

07/12 – 07/15…..Mini Camp… (Ages 4 – 6)

Summer Junior Clinics…TBA

August

Camp ages 4-6… (08/02 – 08/05)

Round Robin ….08/13 (6-8pm)

Jr L3 tourney early August TBD

Summer Junior Clinics….TBA

September

09/01…..Labor Day Round Robin 10:30-12:30pm

09/17….. Round Robin 6-8 pm

09/22…..Club Challenge Social with another club…TBA

09/24-26 …..Club Challenge

Fall Junior Clinics…Session I begins September 6

October

10/11-10/15….. Mens/Womens Member/Member Tournament – 7.0 and below, 7.5 and above.

10/29….. Round Robin (6-8 pm)

Junior Clinics……Fall Session II begins on October 4th

November

11/08-11/12…. Mixed Member/Member Club Doubles Tournament –  7.0 and below, 7.5 and above

11/19.…..Round Robin 6-8 pm

Fall Junior Clinics…..Session III begins Nov. 1st

December

12/06 – 12/10…..Men’s Member/Guest…$80/team, 7.0 and below and 7.5 and above, food and drink provided, guaranteed three matches.

12/17…..Round Robin (6-8 pm)