Michael Boothman, Director of Tennis/Owner, Sarasota, Florida

Michael has over 25 years of playing experience and competed as top level junior in Florida. In college, Michael played for the University of Alabama Club Tennis Team, and over the years has played on 4.5, 5.0, 8.5, 9.0 USTA League Teams, and his team won the 2018 USTA 8.5 Sectionals.

Michael's teaching career began when he was 18 as an Assistant Tennis Professional at The Country Club of Detroit for 4 years. From there he moved to North Carolina and became an Assistant Tennis Professional for Walnut Creek Country Club, then later becoming their Director of Tennis. After teaching for several years, Michael left to pursue other interests but soon learned that teaching tennis was what he enjoyed and is most passionate about. Michael brings a high level of tennis instruction and enjoys working with tennis players of all ages.

Michael is looking forward to sharing his passion and knowledge to help improve your game.

Nick Ayers, Tennis Professional

Nick moved to Florida and began playing tennis before the age of 10 at Billy Stearns tennis center, and developed into a high level player. In juniors Nick competed USTA tournaments. By 18 Nick taught at Longwood Athletic Club in Sarasota. Along with teaching adults as high level junior players, he also was a hitting partner for tour levels players. In recent years Nick was the middle school coach for Saint Stephens Episcopal School, leading them to a championship victory. Since 2019, Nick worked for the Bath & Racquet Club and Celsius Tennis Academy. Teaching beginners to advanced players of all ages and levels. Focusing on technique and player development Nick strives to maximize every players full potential. He hopes to see you at SSC and as he brings his passion to the court.

Sidd Chappidi, Tennis Professional

Hi, I’m Sidd Chappidi. I’ve been playing tennis since I was 6 and played professionally for a little bit until an early retirement from injuries. I’ve since transitioned to aviation but I’ve kept my foot in tennis with coaching the last 7 years.