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

Achievements: 2013 ATA National Champion Men’s 50 doubles

Number of years teaching: 30+

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.”