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. 

Tianna Stathis - Tianna has been coaching with the OBXTA since the Spring of 2024. She currently teaches young children between the ages of 4-14 years old and is USTA SafePlay certified.

Betsy Williams - Betsy Williams has been coaching with OBXTA youth tennis clinics for a couple of years and is SafePlay Certified.  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.

Russ Sarboro - Russ is new to coaching with the OBXTA, but has been a lifelong tennis player. Find Russ on the courts for our Try Tennis and Try Play classes.

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.

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.