MEET OUR COACHES
clifton allen
Hometown: Montego Bay, Jamaica
Highest level of competitive tennis: USTA Men’s Professional Satellite & Future Tournament 2001
Education: Montego Bay High School
Number of years teaching: 20+
Teaching philosophy: I enjoy teaching and want to pass on that joy to students
Certifications: USPTR, Cardio Tennis, Certification for Junior Development (10 and under)., Drill & Play for adults
Things to know: Clifton’s passion for Tennis began at the young age of 6 years old after following in his brother’s path. Cliff’s a good guy!
Precious Morgan
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Highest level of competitive tennis: National tennis level competitor in Singles and Doubles, CDTA women’s #1.
Education: Gage Park High School, Tilden Math & Science High School, Eastern University & Chicago State University (BS in Physical Education & BS in Athletic Administration)
Number of years teaching: 7 years at XS Tennis
Teaching philosophy: I love teaching tennis because it’s the sport of a lifetime and I love watching the priceless smiles on the kids’ faces
Certifications: USPTR, Professional Adult Instructor, 10 & under Professional Instructor USPTA, Recreational Coach, Net Generation certified Coach, JTT XSTENNIS Team Coordinator
Things to know: I’m a Chicago Park District P.E instructor, supervisor, and lifeguard. I’m also a Chicago Board of Education PE teacher, Skier Black terrains. I received 4 year full scholarship for track & field. I love traveling.
Jon Hall-Bryant
First started playing tennis: Age 4
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Highest level of competitive tennis: NCAA Division 1
Education: Whitney Young Magnet High School, Howard University
Number of years teaching: 13
Teaching philosophy: Laying the proper foundation leads to sustained success
Certifications: USPTR
Gary Brewer
First started playing tennis: Age 16
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Highest level of competitive tennis: NCAA Division 1
Education: Percy L. Julian High School, Chicago State University
Number of years teaching: 26
Teaching philosophy: Helping students believe in their abilities and focusing on the building blocks for being successful, consistent, disciplined, courageous, and with integrity
Things to know: Channel 2 news did a special on me: “Someone you should know.”
