MEET THE TENNIS STAFF!

Chris Stevens, Director of Tennis
cstevens@wentworthbytheseacc.com
603.610.0183

Chris Stevens is in his sixth year as the Director of Tennis at Wentworth by the Sea Country Club. He oversees all aspects of the tennis department including instruction and programming.

Chris is in his seventh year as Head Men's/Women's Tennis Coach at Merrimack College. His Warrior responsibilities include recruiting and coaching.  He also serves as the Secretary on the USPTA New England Board and has hosted the Winter Conference the past three years at Wentworth.

Stevens served as the director of tennis at Cedardale Athletic Club in Haverhill, MA from 2000-2004. There he was responsible for managing and training a staff of seven teaching professionals. He also directed a junior program of 250 students from the ages of 4 to 18, developing playing and instructional programs. He organized USTA tournaments and club championships while also coaching four women's league teams and a men's team.

Prior to Cedardale, Stevens served as the director of tennis at Ipswich Country Club (Ipswich, MA), Brodie Racquet Club (Williamstown, MA) and Albany Country Club (Albany, NY). He has also held positions as a head/assistant professional at Cedardale, Albany and Hideaway Beach Club (Marco Island, FL).

A 1993 graduate of Springfield College, Stevens captain of the Springfield mens tennis team when it claimed the 1992 Northeast-10 Conference Championship.

Kevin Christian, Head Tennis Professional
kchristian@wentworthbytheseacc.com
603.610.0183

Kevin Christian, our Head Tennis Pro and Junior Coordinator, is in his second full year at Wentworth By The Sea Country Club. He coordinates all aspects of the junior tennis program, coaches several women's USTA traveling teams and handles many administrative duties for the department.

Kevin was a varsity player at the University of Lowell, and has held rankings at the local, state and sectional levels. Additionally he holds a United States Professional Teaching Association (USPTA) Professional 1 certification. Kevin has been teaching, playing and loving tennis for over 20 years during which he has coached individuals of all ages, from beginner to nationally ranked players, from 3 years old to 92.

Prior to being at Wentworth Kevin has been a tennis professional at a number of well know and prestigious clubs in southern New England including Hampshire Hills, Cedardale Athletic Club, Executive Sports and Health, The Country Club, The Adirondack Club (Tennis Diector) and Glenn Ellen Country Club (Tennis Director).