The Outer Banks Tennis Association is fortunate to have some phenomenal coaches working to help you improve your tennis game. Whether you are brand new to the sport of tennis or you've been playing for years, our local tennis teaching professionals are dedicated to making sure you learn to LOVE the game. 

Kate Heggie - Kate is a USPTA and PTR certified pro in adult/junior/child development. She has been teaching at Pine Island Racquet and Fitness Center in Corolla since 2007. Coach Kate has been with the OBXTA for several years, teaching and volunteering at different events.

Claire Spencer - Claire is a USPTA-certified tennis professional. She attended Carleton College where she played atop the singles lineup of the Carleton Women's Tennis Team. There she was a three-year all-conference singles player, two-year conference champion, and two-year NCAA competitor.

Betsy Williams - Betsy Williams has been assisting with OBXTA tennis clinics for a couple years.  She moved to the Outer Banks in 2018 after a career in education.  During her career she coached the local high school girls tennis team.  During this time she trained as a USPTR coach and participated in summer coaches clinics at the Univ. of Virginia and Hampton Institute.  She currently plays on USTA teams and our local social tennis teams.

Tianna Stathis - Tianna is new to coaching youth tennis with the OBXTA and has assisted with youth clinics and summer camps since March 2024. She currently teaches young children netween the ages of 4-10 years old and is USTA SafePlay certified.