Tennis Staff

Jamie Sulzman - Owner of Penn Oaks Tennis & Fitness Club

Owner of Penn Oaks Tennis & Fitness, Jamie is also a USPTR certified instructor and has been teaching tennis for 23 years. Along with his years of teaching, he also played #1 singles and doubles for nationally ranked West Chester University.

Kyle Hawthorne

Kyle has been USPTA certified since 1992. He is the President of USPTA for the Philadelphia Area and he has been teaching tennis in Chester County for 20 years.He graduated from Temple University with a degree in Economics.He playedVarsity singles and doubles while at Temple and was ranked as high as #3 in MSTA and in the top 100 USTA as a junior. He won District Doubles title and finished 3rd in the state for doubles as a junior. He had professional training at Bolletieri Tennis Academy with Agassi, Courier and Wheaton.

Chris Louis

Chris is a USPTA certified instructor who has been “working” on the court since the age of 16. He is a local to the community and known for working on his game at Penn Oaks where he reached a #2 ranking in Middle States and was in the top 60 nationally. He was the only student to claim the Chesmont singles title during his four years at Henderson High School. He went on to play tennis at Boston College and the University of Richmond, capturing a conference title and “player of the year” honors. Chris is a great asset to the “team” of professional instructors at Penn Oaks Tennis and Fitness Club.

Joel Irwin

AUSPTR certified instructor who has been working at Penn Oaks Tennis camp for five summers. Joel played #1 singles at Bishop Shanahan and played one season for Kutztown University before joining the football team. Joel is currently the starting middle linebacker for Kutztown U. Joel is an excellent tennis instructor and is well respected by everyone at Penn Oaks.

Cindy Slachta - Tennis Professional and Del Tri Coordinator

A USPTA certified tennis professional who has been working with all ages and abilities at Penn Oaks for five years. She played college tennis for Bloomsburg University before she taught tennis at Vicmead Hunt Club and Upper Main Line YMCA. She is an excellent player and great instructor.

Derick Schwandt

Derick grew up in Unionville and played #1 singles for Unionville High School. He was also a nationally ranked junior player. Derick played #1 singles and doubles for the University of Richmond. He turned pro in 2005 and competed until 2008, during which he had wins over several top professional players. He became assistant coach for one of the top teams in the country, University of Virginia Men’s Team, for 3 seasons. Derick is currently the assistant coach of Fresno State, which is currently ranked 27th nationally. He has coached players of all ages and levels andwe are thrilled that Derick will be spending the summer at Penn Oaks. He will bring a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to the program.

Chris Waychunas

A USPTA certified instructor who has been teaching tennis in the West Chester area for over ten years. Chris is the men’s and women’s head coach at Downingtown East. He was awarded 2009 High School PATD “Coach of the Year.” He brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the Penn Oaks group of instructors.

Becky Fenstermacher

A USPTR certified instructor who has been teaching tennis at Penn Oaks for five years. She is a fantastic instructor that brings an amazing amount of spirit and fun to the court.

Jonathon Hodess

Guy Spencer - Tennis Professional

USPTA and USPTR certified tennis professional. Guy has 20 years of experience in coaching and tennis facility management. After a year in South Africa, he has returned to Chester County and joined Penn Oaks in 2009.

Left to right back row standing
Kyle Hawthorne, Joel Irwin, Jamie Sulzman, Derick Schwandt, Chris Louis, Andrea Napoli (Manager)
Sitting: Becky Fenstermacher, Chris Waychunas, Jonathan Hodess