OUR TEAM
Kamau Murray
Founder, and CEO
First started playing tennis: 7 years old
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Education: Whitney M. Young Magnet High School, Florida A&M University (BA & MBA)
Years at XS: 14
Things to know: I started playing tennis in the parks in Chicago. I received a tennis scholarship to Florida A&M University where I also served as a Graduate Assistant Coach. I worked in corporate America for 10 years while leading XS. I have taught students of all ages. I am only the 3rd African American to coach a pro to a Grand Slam Title. I am a WTA Gold Coach and Runner up for 2018 WTA Coach of the year.
Come see me about: The impetus behind XS, our mission, our vision, short and long term goals, the thinking behind what we do, and how we do it. How global trends in tennis affect us locally.
Email: kmurray@xstennis.org
Renell Perry
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Education: Austin High School, Western Illinois University
Years at XS: 6 years
Things to know: Working with youth is my passion.
Come see me about: memberships, court bookings, tennis programming, educational programming, scholarships XS offers, events, our mission
Email: renell@xstennis.org
Neewah Bullock
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Education: Kenwood Academy, Illinois State University
Years at XS: 12
Things to know: I have a daughter, I love football and basketball (and I’m learning to love tennis)
Come see me about: scheduling, invoices, memberships, and class sign-ups
Email: neewah@xstennis.org