Louis is a USPTA P1-certified professional, and has remained very active with the USPTA, pursuing extensive continuing education and serving on several committees. In addition, he received his USTA High Performance Coaching Certificate in 2002, a program with which Louis has remained very active. Louis has also received several professional awards including the First Coast Tennis Foundation Director of Tennis award and the USPTA Player of the Year Award three times. He has continued to be a successful tennis player since joining the Florida Yacht Club in 1993, having been ranked in the top 5 in Florida and the top 10 nationally in USPTA, including 2013 #1 ranking in the Men’s 45 Doubles.

Danielle grew up in the FYC Junior Program in the late 90s and became probably the most accomplished junior ever to come out of our program. Danielle was ranked in the top 10 in Florida, played #1 singles and doubles for University of South Carolina where she was an All American and ranked in the top 20 NCAA. Danielle then went on to play professionally where she achieved a world ranking but her pro career, unfortunately, was cut short due to shoulder surgery. Danielle has spent the last 6 years working with juniors at all levels from red ball to world ranked at the JTCC academy at the Bolles High School. Danielle is very passionate about tennis and fitness and loves to share her passion with all ages and levels.

A Jacksonville native, Julia Jackson has been on The Florida Yacht Club tennis courts since she was a child. During her Junior Tennis career, JJ qualified for The Florida State Tennis Championship Tournament seven times. She took first place in the District and Sectional Tournaments five times and reached a #3 ranking in the State of Florida Doubles Tournament. Because of her talent and maturity, The Florida Yacht Club hired JJ to serve on the FYC Tennis Staff, and she quickly earned her USPTA professional certification. Rising through the ranks, JJ is now the Club’s Head Tennis Professional, a position she has held for the past three years. Her ability to teach all levels of tennis is just one reason JJ brings joy and energy to every court at FYC.