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Tennis: Meet the Pros

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Carel Pretorius, Head Tennis Professional

Carel served as Teaching Professional at Wightman Tennis Center for 7 years, before becoming Head Tennis Professional in 2009. He has also held a number of positions at several Boston-area clubs:
  • Summer Tennis Director - Black Rock Country Club, Hingham MA
  • Tennis Director - Meadow Brook Country Club, Reading MA
  • Teaching Professional - Winchester Indoor Tennis Center, Winchester MA
  • Teaching Professional - Total Tennis, Easthampton MA
Originally from South Africa, he was a nationally ranked junior player and held a number of positions at tennis clubs in his home country, The Netherlands and England. Carel served as hitting partner to a number of WTA and ATP players and coached the Botswana Davis Cup Team in 2001.
Ward Januzzi

Prior to coming to Wightman, Ward was Staff Pro at The Longfellow Clubs, both in Wayland and Natick.  He worked with players of all levels and ages from five-year-olds to Senior Players, from beginners to WTA Tour Players.  He has a strong understanding and commitment to make students achieve their goals and be the best tennis players they can be. Before coming to New England Ward was a Pro at several other clubs:
  • The Downtown Club at the Met, Houston TX – Head of Junior Programming
  • Shuttle Meadow Country Club, Kensington, CT – Director of Tennis
  • Rockridge Country Club, Newtown, CT – Director of Tennis
  • Germantown Tennis Academy, Danbury, CT – Managing Partner
 
Ward's years of experience, both as a teacher and as a player, still playing Senior Tournaments at the National level, allow him to analyze his students needs and teach to their specific needs. He is a former #1 Ranked Player in the over 50 division in Texas. He has held numerous National rankings in all age groups as well as playing the ProPenn Satellite Tour.  
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Rob Schpeiser

Rob Schpeiser served as Head Professional of Wightman Tennis Center from 2002-2009.  Prior to that time he worked as a tennis professional at a number of Boston-area clubs:
  • Tennis Director - WellBridge Health and Fitness Center, Newton
  • Head Professional - Dedham Racquetime Athletic Club, Dedham
  • Head Professional - Charles River Indoor Tennis and Health Club, Newton
  • Head Assistant Professional – Longwood Cricket Club, Chestnut Hill
  • Counselor – Pine Manor Tennis Camp, Chestnut Hill
As a college player for University of Massachusetts, Rob played #1 singles and earned Yankee Conference Singles Champion in 1975.  Since that time he has continued to participate in pro and amateur open and age group tournaments.