Meet the WSC Tennis Pros & Staff
Linda Wright
Tennis Professional
Linda Wright
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 lmills@wheatonsportcenter.com
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 lmills@wheatonsportcenter.com
Mike Fessel
Tennis Professional
Mike Fessel
Tennis Professional
Mike joins the WSC team of Tennis Professionals with over 25 years of experience as a Tennis Professional, a Tennis Program Director, and a Tournament Director. Originally from Michigan, Mike has taught both juniors and adults of all ages and levels. He has a lifelong passion for tennis as both an accomplished player and coach. Among his on-court accomplishments, Mike has won multiple singles and doubles tournaments, including the USTA Mixed Doubles 8.0 National Championships and have coached players who have earned scholarships and advanced to Division I college competition. He is a USPTA certified tennis professional. At the club since 2023.
630.315.5386For lessons with Mike email lmills@wheatonsportcenter.com
Molly Heggeland
Tennis Professional
Molly Heggeland
Tennis Professional
Molly joins the WCS tennis team as a lifelong competitive tennis player and coach of many years. Molly played college tennis at Ball State during her Freshman year and then transferred to Taylor University where she played #1 singles and #1 doubles for all 3 seasons. Molly was named NAIA All-American and placed in top spots in several ITA tournaments. Prior to college, Molly was a competitive nationally ranked junior player, reaching Indiana’s #1 spot in her age division several times. At Carmel High School she led her team to 3 state championships and 1 doubles state championship with a high school record of 101-2. Molly works full-time in the non-profit sector and also coaches the Wheaton Academy Girls Tennis Team. She is a PTR certified tennis professional. At the club since: 2022
630.315.5386For lessons with Molly email lmills@wheatonsportcenter.com
Tyler Haizel
Tennis Professional
Tyler Haizel
Tennis Professional
Tyler joined the WSC tennis team from the Oak Lawn Tennis Club, where for 2 years he taught a variety of group and private lessons. He enjoys working with all ages, building fun and positive relationships while strengthening their tennis game. Growing up, he played both tennis and baseball, and he competed in USTA tournaments in the Midwest area and ranked in the top 100 in Boys 18’s. He attended North Central College in Naperville, and as a freshman competed on their baseball team. As a sophomore he made the switch to North Central’s tennis team, and played at the top of the lineup for 3 straight years in both doubles and singles, winning nearly 100 matches in Division 3 tennis. He is a certified Cardio Tennis and Pickleball pro. Tyler looks forward to continuing his coaching career at Wheaton while sharing his love and passion for the game. At the club since: 2021
630-315-5326For lessons with Tyler email lmills@wheatonsportcenter.com
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