Pjotrs (Peter) Necajevs Director of

Peter was born in , , where he was #1 as a junior. He began his college tennis career playing for Mississippi State, and later transferring to University of Detroit Mercy, earning numerous accolades as the #1 Singles and Doubles player. After graduating from U of D with an MBA, Peter began an extremely successful coaching career:

▪ Full-time coach for Ernests Gulbis (highest ranking #10 in the world ATP) ▪ ATP Tour Coach at all 4 tournaments (, , Wimbledon and US Open) ▪ Part-time travel coach for Jelena Ostapenko (#5 WTA and 2017 Roland Garros Champion) and Hitting partner of Victoria Azarenka (former #1 WTA and Olympic Champion) ▪ Coach NCAA Division 1 University of Detroit Mercy Women’s Tennis Team from 2010-2015 ▪ Coached U of D Mercy Women to most wins in program history ▪ Developmental coach for numerous nationally ranked junior and college scholarship athletes who chose programs such as Norte Dame, Michigan, Ohio State, Tulane, and more

Peter met his wife Susie, on the tennis court and they married on September 20, 2015. She traveled with Peter on the Professional Circuit! Susie is currently a Tennis Pro at Troy Racquet Club and the Assistant Varsity Coach for Troy High School. In addition to coaching high-level players, Peter enjoys working with players of all levels and ages. Peter’s vision is to provide memorable tennis and racquet sports experiences for members of all levels and generations. He is excited to bring his experience and enthusiasm to our team! www.pinelakecc.com | #PLCCLife | Joe James Tennis Manager

Joe has been on staff for 3 years and is USPTA Elite Certified. Joe has managed and directed over the past 30 years at several clubs including The Fairlane Club, Farmington Tennis Club, JCC of Metropolitan Detroit, Northwest YWCA, Western Golf and Country Club, and Wabeek Country Club as well as consulted for many community tennis programs. Joe has several years’ experience coaching college and high school teams. He is a former USTA National Developmental Coach, USTA Clinician, and a 5.0 USTA ranked player. Joe has competed professionally and was a ranked tournament player in singles and doubles.

www.pinelakecc.com | #PLCCLife | Tim Lotz Lead Instructor

Tim has been a tennis professional Pine Lake county club for 11 years. Tim was Head Professional at Cranbrook Tennis and Swim Club. Tim taught tennis at Liberty Athletic Club and Travis Pointe Country Club as well. Tim coached high school teams to four state championships. Tim’s 28 years of diverse teaching experience makes him a great professional for all ages and levels.

www.pinelakecc.com | #PLCCLife | Joe Stafford, Sr. Junior Elite Program Instructor

Joe has been a USPTA Certified Elite Professional for over 25 years specializing in Competitive Player Development. As a USTA High Performance Coach and Director of Stafford Tennis Academy, Joe has trained some of the top players in the country. In 2010, Joe Coached Detroit Catholic Central to a Division 1 State Championship.

www.pinelakecc.com | #PLCCLife | Kevin Madden Youth/Adult Instructor

Kevin played 3 years at Indiana Technology University. Kevin has coached high school tennis for the past 5 years and has been teaching for the past 10 years and is USPTR Certified.

www.pinelakecc.com | #PLCCLife | Joe Stafford, Jr. Court Aid/Hitting Partner

Joe is a nationally ranked junior. He has been a tournament ranked player in tennis and golf for 8+ years.

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