At Rush Copley Healthplex, we offer award-winning tennis programs led by our team of certified professionals. Our instructors bring a wealth of experience and accolades, ensuring the highest level of instruction for players of all ages and skill levels.
USPTA, PTR Adult, PTR High Performance, PPR (Pickleball) Certified, Active USTA 4.5 League Player, NITTL Women's Tennis Committee Member. Jonathan has many years of experience in all areas of coaching, specializing in adults. Qualified for Nationals at 4.5 in 2023.
PTR Professional, played Division 1 Tennis at Western Illinois University, PTR National Tester and Clinician, 2009 PTR Illinois Pro of the Year, No. 1 ranked in CDTA Section in Men’s Open Singles 1992 and 1993, 1999 Gullikson Memorial Clay Court Champion, PTR International Champion 2003 and 2005, Head/Penn Professional Advisory Staff
USPTR High-Performance, Level 2 coach and USTA Tournament Director. With his father being a teaching professional, Dalaney has played tennis since the age of 5. He assisted coaches in his hometown of Denver, CO and was a top-rated player on the junior tournament circuit. Dalaney has taught tennis in country clubs, performance academies, and has coached high school teams since 2007.
NCCP - Canada, Level 1 Instructor, Level 1 & 2 Coaching Theory, 1989 Nova Scotia Provincial Member, Played doubles in the Canada Games, 1990 Cape Breton Country Tennis Coordinator, 1990 Nova Scotia Provincial Mixed Doubles Champion - finished that season number 1 in doubles and number 3 in singles rankings. 2011 Community Junior Coordinator for the Grand Falls, New Brunswick. Lisa also coached badminton and has experience competing in and running a number of major badminton tournaments.
USPTA Certified Tennis Instructor. Captain of the Azad University Tennis Team Junior and Senior year playing No. 1 singles, while graduating with bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering. Graduated from Sadr High School playing No. 2 singles.