Meet the WSC Tennis Pros & Staff
Jim Nelson
Tennis Professional
Jim Nelson
Tennis Professional
Jim competed from a young age and was a nationally ranked junior from the 12′ to 18’s. He grew up in River Forest, Illinois with 10 brothers and sisters who were all nationally ranked and played collegiate tennis. Jim played college tennis at the University of Iowa and was finalist in the Big Ten Singles Championship his freshman year and was a Big Ten Doubles Champion his sophomore year. He enjoys teaching all levels of tennis and players of all ages enjoy his energy on court as he shares his love of the game. Jim is also an accomplished paddle and pickleball competitor. At the club since: 1996
630-315-5326
Josh Luetkehans
Tennis Professional
Josh Luetkehans
Tennis Professional
A lifelong Wheaton resident, Josh has been a member at the Wheaton Sport Center since birth and his grandparents were original WSC members. He joined the WSC staff as a tennis pro in 2012. Josh is PTR certified and also has his Cardio Tennis Instructor Certification. He is a skillful racquet stringer and has been stringing tennis racquets since he was a junior. A 4-time Illinois High School Association State Qualifier in singles and doubles, Josh has also coached at his alma matter Wheaton Academy. Players and teammates are inspired by his energy and enthusiasm on court as well as his love of the game. At the club since: 2012
630-315-5326
Lauren De Jong
Tennis Professional
Lauren De Jong
Tristan Hilson
Tennis Instructor
Tristan Hilson
Tennis Instructor
Tristan is a WSC home-grown team member, and grew up training through our junior competitive development pathway. He is PTR certified in 10 & Under tennis, assists in our 10 & Under, Jr. Academy and High Performance programs, and is a true asset to our junior program. Tristan was a leader on the Wheaton Academy tennis team, is a 2-time IHSA state qualifier and achieved All Conference in 2018 and 2019 for the Metro Suburban Conference. He was Conference Champ at 2nd doubles in 2018 and in 2019, partnering with his brother. Tristan will be competing for the Wheaton College Men’s Tennis Team in 2020-21. At the club since: 2018
630-315-5326
Jane Oviatt
Tennis Administrator
Jane Oviatt
Tennis Administrator
Senior Tennis Administrator & Lead Racquet Stringer – As the Senior Tennis Administrator, Jane organizes multiple managerial processes in the Tennis Welcome Center. She also coordinates our racquet stringing service and uses her expertise to efficiently string racquets and advise members on stringing and equipment. In addition to teaching & coaching at WSC, Jane coaches girls tennis at Wheaton North High School and is PTR Certified. She attended DePauw University & National Louis University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and Masters in Teaching, respectively. She spent her youth playing competitive tennis, achieving top twenty rankings for Midwest girls several years running. At the club since: 2011 630.690.0887 x372
630-315-5372joviatt@wheatonsportcenter.com
Susan Johnson
Tennis Administrator
Susan Johnson
Tennis Administrator
As the tennis relations coordinator, Susan’s primary responsibility is to welcome new tennis members and integrate them into the tennis community at the Wheaton Sport Center. Susan also administers the in-house tennis leagues, coordinates adult special events and socials, and assists with travel team administration. She brings experience and talent in customer service to the WSC team. Susan is an avid tennis player, playing several days per week and competing in the NITTL league. At the club since: 2015
630-315-5339sjohnson@wheatonsportcenter.com