CVAC is very fortunate to have a group of highly skilled tennis professionals on staff. They get the same kick out of teaching a first-timer how to grip a racquet as they do watching a long-time student win the big match! Stop in and meet tennis professionals.

Greg Aten, USPTA Certified Professional: Director of Tennis
Attended and played varsity tennis for the University of Akron where he captained the team his senior year and was All Conference All American. Greg has over twenty years of teaching experience to his record. He has received several awards for his accomplishments including USPTA Ohio Pro of the year in 1991 and 1993 and USPTA Midwest Pro of the year 1995 and 1997. He has served as President of the Midwest USPTA and President of the Northeast Ohio Tennis Association. The USTA also recognized Greg in 1998 for his contributions to the game by awarding him the USTA/USPTA Community Service Award.

W. Lovelle Crenshaw, USPTA Certified Professional
Head Tennis Professional Lovelle is a native of Indianapolis, Indiana. He played varsity tennis at I.U.P.U.I in Indianapolis from 1981 through 1984. Prior to joining CVAC Lovelle was Head Pro at Sycamore Hills Country Club and coached tennis at Wildwood Racquet Club. From 1995 to 1999 he was the Northern Indiana Junior Davis Cup Coach. Lovelle is a head verifier for Northeast Ohio USA Adult Tennis League and Vice President of USPTA for Northern Ohio. Lovelle brings extensive knowledge and much enthusiasm to his lessons and programs.

Walter Oden, USAPTA Certified Professional
Walt brings many years of experience both on the court and off to CVAC. His resume includes 7 years Boys Varsity Coach Hudson HS with 75 wins and 7 conference titles, Administrator and Head Coach USTA's High Performance Coaching program and he is a P-1 USTA Pro. In 2000 and 2003 Walt received the USTPA Ohio Professional of the Year award. Walt's presentation on right brain - left brain dominance in the game of tennis earned him an invitation to the National USPTA World Conference. Juniors are Walt's passion and an area in which he excels. His enthusiasm, attention to detail and perseverance are all brought to bear in his work at CVAC.

Bob Rowe, USPTA Certified Professional
Bob has been playing tennis since the age of six. He is a graduate of West Geauga High School where he played first singles for four years and was named to The Plain Dealer first team his senior year. He has a degree in Art from the University of Akron. With over twenty years of experience on the courts - he is ideally suited to teach and coach in our junior programs and leagues. He joined CVAC in October 1999 and is USPTA Certified Professional. "It's great being on the CVAC staff," Bob says. "I thoroughly enjoy teaching all levels from the Tiny Tots to the adults."

Dale Israelson, USPTA Certified Professional
Junior Activities Coordinator, Dale comes to us from Kalamazoo, Michigan where he was the Head Tennis Professional at the Kalamazoo YMCA for 11 years. Prior to that, he coached high school tennis for 5 years. He is a graduate of Galesburg-Augusta High School where he played varsity tennis all 4 years, and continued his playing at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Dale has received a USPTA Distinguished Service Award and WMTA Organization of the Year Award to his many credits. He has also served as a USTA Head Scout for the Junior Area Training centers in Michigan and NTRP Verifier both in Michigan and Ohio. Dale is also Head Professional at Chagrin Valley Country Club during the summer. Dale is a Prince Elite Team member.