Meet the WSC Tennis Pros & Staff
Lori Mills
Tennis & Pickleball Manager
Lori Mills
Tennis & Pickleball Manager
Lori oversees the WSC tennis program and a team of highly qualified tennis professionals. Lori is responsible for all aspects of the tennis area, including programming, staff hiring, training and supervision; maintenance of court areas, Pickleball, and creating the overall vision of WSC tennis. She is active in the Professional Tennis Registry, which is the international professional organization for the tennis industry. Lori was named PTR Illinois State Member of the Year in 2014, serves as a mentor in the PTR Mentorship Program, is a PTR Coach Developer, and is the PTR Midwest Regional Education Center Director. She is PTR certified in both 10 & Under and Adult Development, and is a certified Cardio Tennis Instructor and a USPTA certified professional. She enjoys playing competitive tennis in NITTL and USTA leagues as well as USTA tournaments, and has advanced to the USTA League National Tournament. At the club since: 2012
630-315-5386[email protected]
Lisane Swartwood
Director of Tennis Development
Lisane Swartwood
Director of Tennis Development
Lisane joins the WSC team after coaching in Evansville, Indiana for over 30 years and brings a wealth of experience to our tennis program. She competed at the collegiate level for Ferris State University, where she earned a degree in Professional Tennis Management and Marketing. In addition, Lisane is a PTR certified professional in 10 & under and adults, USTA High Performance certified, and Cardio Tennis Level 1 & 2 certified. She is a former National faculty coach for USTA Indiana, USTA Zonals coach, and University of Evansville Women’s Tennis coach. She is a specialist in the Evolution Kids Tennis curriculum. Lisane is enthusiastic about working with all ages and levels and brings never-ending energy to the court! At the club since: 2022
630-315-5326For lessons with Lisane email [email protected]
Matt Roszkowski
Evolution Kids Tennis Coordinator
Matt Roszkowski
Evolution Kids Tennis Coordinator
As the Evolution Kids Tennis Coordinator, Matt oversees all aspects of WSC’s Evolution Kids (10 & Under) Tennis program. When previously at WSC, Matt’s main focus was Evolution Kids Tennis although he also coached adults and juniors of all levels. Matt is both PTR and USPTA certified as well as a licensed Elementary PE teacher. In addition to coaching at the Sport Center, he has also taught physical education, coached both boys and girls teams at Downers Grove North High School, and was head pro at Downers Grove Swim & Racquet Club and Edgewood Valley Country Club in Burr Ridge. Matt enjoys teaching technical skills and tennis basics as well as helping experienced players improve their tactics and strategy. Matt’s tennis philosophy is to create a balance between having fun on the court and learning how to develop proficient tennis skills for all ages. At the club since 2024
630.315.5386For lessons with Matt, email [email protected]
Liz Huffman
Tennis Administrator
Liz Huffman
Tennis Administrator
Liz grew up playing tennis with her tennis coach father and she quickly developed a love for the sport. She played locally at Wheaton North and then North Central College. After spending a decade in luxury travel sales, Liz joined the WSC team. As the WSC Tennis Administrator, Liz coordinates multiple managerial processes for the tennis department and assists members with their daily tennis needs. Liz utilizes her organizational skills, her tennis knowledge and her familiarity with the WSC community to provide top service to our members. WSC is a family affair – her husband Eddie frequents the pickle ball courts and their two young children enjoy WSC childcare and the pool. You’ll find Liz both competing on the WSC tennis courts and working hard in the Tennis Welcome Center. At the club since: 2024 630-315-5369 [email protected]
630-315-5369[email protected]
Linda Wright
Tennis Relations Coordinator and Tennis Professional
Linda Wright
Tennis Relations Coordinator and Tennis Professional
Linda grew up in Germany and competed from a young age in statewide tennis leagues, becoming an accomplished junior player. She moved 6 years ago to the USA and fell in love teaching tennis as a coach at Wheaton North High School. As a 4.5 level player, she continues to compete in several USTA leagues, and won the 2019 Illinois State and Midwest Regional women’s doubles combo championships. Linda is certified by the Professional Tennis Registry and enjoys teaching both youth and adults alike. She looks forward to helping WSC players gain the confidence and skills needed to achieve success and enjoy the great lifetime sport of tennis. At the club since: 2021
630-315-5326For lessons with Linda email [email protected]
Karl Peterson
Tennis Professional
Karl Peterson
Tennis Professional
Karl is a PTR Certified Tennis Professional and has over 30 years of experience in the Chicagoland area. He also enjoys teaching players of all ages and skills levels, although his focus has been on developing junior performance players and has produced local, Midwest and nationally ranked players. Karl played tennis at the College of St. Francis and was an All-Conference, All-District and National Championship participant. He earned his highest USTA ranking in 1993 when he was ranked #6 in the Midwest in the Mens 25 & under division. He has coached multiple USTA and NITTL teams and he also captained a USTA 9.0 Mixed Doubles Team to the USTA National Championships in 2006. At the club since: 2014
630-315-5326For lessons with Karl email [email protected]
Mark Exner
Tennis Professional
Mark Exner
Tennis Professional
Mark is a Wheaton native and has been playing at Wheaton Sport Center since 1979. His passion for the game and desire to help others learn led him to becoming a teaching professional. He joined the WSC team of tennis professionals and also became PTR certified in 2014. Mark enjoys working with all ages, from beginner to performance players and he continues to compete in USTA leagues & tournaments. He has been ranked #1 for his age group in the Chicagoland area in both singles and doubles for multiple years. At the club since: 2014
630-315-5326For lessons with Mark email [email protected]
Danilo Kovacevic
Tennis Professional
Danilo Kovacevic
Tennis Professional
Danilo grew up playing tennis in the western suburbs, and played on the Maine South High School Varsity team for all 4 years. In 2017, he finished 2nd in the IHSA State Tournament. He was ranked #1 in the USTA Chicago District in Boys 18 and qualified for the Kalamazoo Nationals in 2016, 2017, and 2018. Danilo competed on the Ball State University Division 1 Men’s team and earned NCAA First Team Honors in 2021 and 2022. He has experience teaching players of all ages, from 10 & under through adults and has coached at both the Park Ridge Park District and the Park Ridge Country Club. Danilo is excited to share is knowledge, enthusiasm, love of tennis and competitive drive with WSC’s players of all ages and levels. At the club since 2023.
630-315-5326For lessons with Danilo email [email protected]
Bill Eng
Tennis & Pickleball Professional
Bill Eng
Tennis & Pickleball Professional
Bill joins the WSC tennis team after 14 years at the Homewood-Flossmoor Racquet and Fitness Club, where he served as the league and lesson coordinator, tournament director and referee. He is an award-winning USTA official, named the CTUC 2015 Roving Official of the Year and the CTUC 2019 Chair Umpire of the Year. A lifelong learner of tennis, Bill earned the 2011 Midwest USPTA Midwest Education of the Year award. At HFR&FC, Bill specialized in teaching youth tennis, which includes 10 and under through high school players. He also teaches adult beginners through intermediates. He is a certified Cardio Tennis Instructor and is IPTPA certified Pickleball instructor. Bill received his USPTA certification in 2008 and holds a PTR Junior 10 and under certification. Bill competes in USTA tournaments and leagues and is a member of the Wilson Advisory staff. At the club since: 2021
630-315-5386For lessons with Bill email [email protected]
Rick Huffman
Tennis Professional
Rick Huffman
Tennis Professional
Rick is accomplished as both a tennis player and coach. He played Division 1 college tennis at the University of Northern Colorado and boasts an extensive tennis coaching career: Head Coach of the women’s team at Muskegon Community College, Head Boys Varsity coach and girls assistant coach at Prospect High School, Head Girls Varsity Coach at St. Francis High School and Men’s Assistant Coach at Wheaton College. He also has coached at Whitewater’s Warhawks Summer Tennis Camps. Having decided to leave his coaching position at Wheaton, Rick now has time to help us out here at WSC! Rick will be coaching both competitive juniors and adults and he’s excited to be a part of the Sport Center. At the club since 2024
630-315-5326For lessons with Rick email [email protected]