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Director of Rackets & Youth Programs

Julian played tennis professionally and in college before embarking on a career as a club professional. Julian brings the discipline and dedication of being a world-class competitor and over 30 years of private club tennis excellence to every engagement. 

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Julian draws on a lifetime of experiences with a wide range of clubs, clients, competitions and organizations. His experience includes working at the prestigious Longwood Cricket Club (Boston, MA), the exclusive Palm Beach Polo Club (Wellington, FL), and being Director of Racquet Sports for over 23 years at one of America's most distinguished private-club resorts, The Ocean Club (Key Biscayne, FL).

Julian is currently one of only two Racquet Sports Directors in the USA that has achieved the prestigious Professional Sports Registry (PSR) “4-Star” rating. Julian also received professional certification from the USPTA, PTR, PPR (Professional Pickleball Registry), The PPTR (Professional Platform Tennis Registry), PCR (Padel Coach Registry,) USPTA Padel Certification, CRSE (Certified Racquet Sports Executive), University of Florida- USPTA Masters Director of Racquet Sports certification as well as a Fitness trainer from AAAI/ ISMA and Spinning/ Indoor cycling.

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Julian has been a speaker in multiple industry events and conventions focusing in bringing 21st-century technology and marketing to tennis. Julian thrives in the realm of finding ways to marry both traditional and digital media strategies together.

While Julian's background is based in rackets sports, he quickly found his niche in executing digital media strategies, building brands, and providing social media guidance for tennis professionals, clubs and businesses.

 

Julian holds degrees and certifications in Digital Marketing with Google and Facebook Blueprint. He’s currently studying for a master’s degree in digital marketing at Florida International University.

What is more, Julian is the founder and CEO of First Serve Foundation, which he created in 2009, in his bid to touch lives, bring education, prosperity, and meaning to children in need around the world. First Serve Foundation was founded on the belief that we can pool resources to help the less privileged child get access to better education, health, and resources. First Serve Foundation has been providing, families with hope, education, health and the opportunity to break the cycle of poverty.

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MATIAS ISLAS

Tennis Pro & Junior Development

  • PTR Certified member

  • 12 years of tennis teaching experience.

  • Sports Management degree from Florida International University.

  • From Buenos Aires, Argentina

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KERN PEDERSEN

Tennis Pro & Adult clinics expert

  • Barry University Head Men's Tennis coach.

  • PTR Certified Member

  • 30+ Years of tennis training and coaching experience.​

  • From California/ Denmark

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OSCAR ESCRIBANO

Tennis Pro & Junior Development

  • 40+ years of coaching experience

  • Specialized in Junior high-performance coaching

  • USPTA/ PTR Certified member.

  • From Argentina

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MONICA BRICENO

Tennis Pro & Yoga Instructor

  • 10+ years of teaching experience.

  • Certified Yoga instructor

  • Graduated from Florida International University.

  • From Venezuela/Miami

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GLORIA ERAZO

Youth center supervisor 

  • Youth Center Supervisor.

  • Exceptional Student education certified (ESE)

  • Miami Dade Public School Educator.

  • Summer Camp Supervisor.

  • From Honduras.

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DIEGO ESCRIBANO

Tennis Pro & Junior Development

  • USPTS/ PTR Certified member

  • 32 years of tennis teaching experience.

  • Business Administration degree from Barry University.

  • Former #1 player at BU.

  • From Buenos Aires, Argentina

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JULIO VELAZQUEZ

Tennis Pro & Junior Development

  • 40+ years of coaching experience

  • Specialized in Junior high performance coaching

  • PTR Certified member.

  • From Peru

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PABLO CALISSANO

Tennis Pro & Junior Development

  • 6 years of coaching experience

  • Specialized in Junior players

  • PTR Certified member.

  • From Spain

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SHEILA MARADIAGA

Tennis & Youth Center Supervisor 

  • Junior Programs administrator.

  • Youth Center Supervisor.

  • Summer Camp Supervisor.

  • Tennis Shop Manager.

  • Accounting specialist

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