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.

Lynn Bybee
Lynn Bybee brings experience, expertise and excitement to the MAC tennis program. He has been teaching tennis for over 25 years; Lynn is also an accomplished player who has qualified twice for the Senior Tour—along with McEnroe, Connors and Borg. In his age group, Lynn has been ranked as high as fourth in the U.S. and has also won a national doubles title. Lynn looks forward to meeting everyone and continuing to build the tennis program at MAC.

Kevin McMillen
Tennis instructor for the Summer of 2010 at MAC. He is currently a Division I scholarship student-athlete for George Mason University’s men’s tennis team, and previously played for Mills Godwin’s High School’s state championship winning team. He’s enjoyed coming to MAC over the years to compete in tournaments, and happy to now have the opportunity to work at such a significant facility in Richmond tennis.

 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 

-Southern National Open 18’s Doubles Champion

-Participation in the international Orange Bowl tournament.

-Member of 12’s, 14’s, and 16 and under Mid Atlantic Zonal Teams.

-Competed in National and Supernational level tournaments all over the country since I was 12.

-High school team State Champion at Godwin High School.

-All Academic and All- district acknowledgments all 4 years on Godwin’s tennis team. 

-Ranked in the top five of the Mid-Atlantic in the 12’s, 14’s, and 16 and under age divisions.

STOP BY THE TENNIS DESK TO MEET THE TENNIS STAFF! 

Our facility includes two indoor tennis courts featuring: tennisoutdoorcourt

Nine outdoor courts featuring:

Our tennis program includes the following activities: