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Ryan Sawyer
Nikki Slater
Ocotillo Village Tennis Professional
Born and raised in Scotland, Niki graduated from Florida State University where she was number one in both singles and doubles. She had a national singles ranking of 55, and a national doubles ranking of 12.
Niki holds a WTA career high world ranking of 165, she won six doubles tour titles and made two Wimbledon Grand Slam appearances. She is a USTA Early Development Commission and coach and is PTR professionally certified.
Josh Bates
Ocotillo Village Tennis Director
- PTR Master of Tennis – Performance 10 & Under
11-17 Junior Development
Adult DevelopmentSenior Development - Master Racquet TechnicianJosh is one of 35 pros in the world with the distinction of Master of Tennis Performance. This certification follows the developmental path from a beginning child to the professional player. Josh is also the Adidas Brand Ambassador, a PTR clinician, and a member of the Wilson Advisory Staff.
Ryan Sawyer
Head Tennis Professional
- PTR Professional – Performance 10 & Under
11-17 Junior Development
Adult Development - Master Racquet TechnicianRyan was born in Southern California where he was a successful junior player. He has coached all levels of play from coast to coast. Currently, Ryan is a Southwest USTA Jr. Council board member and a Central AZ board member.