CLIFFY AWARDS
INDUSTRY
CLUB OF THE YEAR: SANTA ANA COUNTRY CLUB New to the Cliff Drysdale Tennis portfolio in 2019, Santa Ana Country Club has quickly built a dedicated and loyal tennis community at every level. Located in San Jose, Costa Rica, Director of Tennis Daniel Lopez and Head Pro Jose Carlos Hidalgo have grown both adult and junior tennis at an astounding rate. Adult recreational play has reached record numbers, with a remarkable 90% retention rate in Tennis 101, a beginner program for new players. Junior tennis at SACC is amongst the most prestigious of all CDT managed clubs, with most of Costa Rica’s top players training in the Santa Ana Academy, as well as a strong grassroots youth program. Special events like mixers and round robins have not only had high demand, but also strong member satisfaction. “Tennis revenue has far exceeded expectations, but most importantly, tennis has been leveraged as an experience-driven activity that is welcoming of all players,” said Scott McCulloch, Vice President of Operations. “You can feel the energy just walking by the courts, and I’m extremely proud of Daniel and Jose for the culture they have created.”
DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR: YANA ORLOVA Rosewood Bermuda
Yana Orlova is the Director of Tennis at Rosewood Bermuda, a premium resort and club destination in Hamilton Parish, Bermuda. She has overseen rapid growth at the club, highlighted by a busy adult program and very popular junior summer camp. Yana’s work ethic and outreach efforts have allowed her to make Rosewood Bermuda the epicenter of tennis in Bermuda. “Yana has done an incredible job in 2019 in leading the tennis team at Rosewood Bermuda,” said Scott Colebourne, Chief Operating Officer. “When we began managing the program there in July of 2018 we were lucky to have Ashley Brooks continue working there alongside Yana. Together the two of them have worked fantastically together to grow the program, as well as the other staff at the club. This is a testimony to Yana’s leadership and the growth in the program as a result of the fantastic teaching and promotions by Yana and Ashley.”
DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR: GRAHAM MILLER John Newcombe Country Club, New Braunfels, TX Graham Miller is the Director of Tennis at John Newcombe Country Club, where he has served in many leadership roles for over four years. Graham oversees a strong team of pros that deliver an energetic and consistent experience on the court, which has built a loyal clientele and following over the years. Junior play options such as UTR matchplays have grown exponentially in 2019 under Miller’s watch, as has adult beginner participation in Tennis 101. “I’ve known Graham for many years now and don’t know anyone more deserving of the Director of the Year award,“ said Mallory Danna, General Manager of John Newcombe Country Club. “He goes above and beyond on the tennis courts with his clients, whether it’s one on one training or a group tennis clinic, he has an amazing energy on court leaving you wanting to come back.”
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