About Mark – Senior Tennis Training

WHO IS MARK

Mark is a product of Richmond, VA. He comes from a family of 5 kids who all grew up to follow their father’s entrepreneurial passion. Sucess is in his genes. Even if failure is the outcome, hard work, perseverance, and lessons learned remain. That’s the way he competes, and the way he coaches

Mark possesses a lifetime of competition experience:
* Juniors (top 12 in the USA); Played four years at SMU (a top-5 team each year)
* As a Touring pro (reached #110-singles / #145-doubles with wins over Harold Solomon, Yannick Noah, David Pate); won the Paris Indoor singles title in 1981; made 3rd round at the US OPEN in 1981
* Coached four Top-fifty ATP Pros: Rodney Harmon, Eliot Teltscher, Mel Purcell, Robert Van’t Hof
* Senior’s tennis… over 30 years; won 25+ gold balls in singles / doubles; 5-time ITF World Champion
* Over the last few years he’s worked with numerous top-10 ranked senior tennis players in numerous age divisions from the 50’s thru the 80’s
* Multiple years ranked #1 in the USA for singles and doubles
* Former #1 ITF World ranked player in the M60’s singles and doubles

The ``ready position`` shot was taken when I was 20 yrs. old while I was still at SMU.

The Best Products Team shot was taken in 1984 when I was these guys’ Touring Pro Coach. The players are (from L to R); Rodney Harmon, Eliot Teltscher, Robert Van’t Hof, and Mel Percell.

Testimonials

what people say about us

Mark's unique ability to quickly and accurately diagnose a player's game allows him to develop programs for long term development. He gives his student clear insights and direction to improve their game...his knowledge of the game is second to none! Mark focuses on all levels of a player's shot making, conditioning, mental process and more while customizing a complete program fitted for that individual."

Hank ReamHank Ream has played Senior's tennis competition for years. Because of Hank's unique style of ball striking, his game is a difficult one to play against. He's frustrated many a high seed in the years of competition, and he's only getting better!

"Mark is the best and most complete tennis coach I have worked with. His understanding of all aspects of competitive tennis and his ability to communicate is unparalleled. I have seen immediate improvement and learned a ton about my strokes, game, strategy, and how to improve in just the first month of working with him."

Jay FJay has just started playing again after a several-decade "break" from the game. Jay is like many of you, eager to get better, has energy & time to work hard on improving, but not clear as the steps needed to reach tennis goals.

"I am excited that Mark Vines is offering the S.T.A.R.T. training program. In Senior tennis, there are those who go to tournaments to compete, and there are those who go
to contend for the title. If you are serious about improving your game, I highly recommend working with Mark. He has proven himself as one of the best players in the world and
his unique talents extend to coaching, which is not always the case for elite players. Mark's rare blend of player/coach abilities is unquestionably a winning combination. Take my
advice. If you can get some time with him, do it!"

Fred A. RobinsonChairman / Body Helix Fred Robinson is a 70-time World and US medalist tennis champion. His accolades are long, and include being ranked #1 in the USA in Senior singles and doubles many times over. Fred is also the Founder and CEO of Body Helix, the BEST Sports compression wrap made! Move Through It!