CONTRACTED ADULT TENNIS PROFESSIONALS
Judi Laursen, USPTA Tennis Professional
EDUCATION
Judi holds a Bachelors of Science from Colorado State University in Education. After teaching in a private center for 15 years, she went on to become certified as a tennis professional first with the Professional Tennis Registry, and then with the United States Professional Tennis Association.
EXPERIENCE
Judi began her teaching career at the local YMCA, and went on to create opportunities for tennis through the Longmont Tennis Association in the mid 70's before coming to the Longmont Athletic Club. She has been instrumental in the development of indoor tennis programming it the area since 1994 Judi has also coached tennis at Niwot and Skyline High Schools, as well as assisting during her oldest daughter's high school career at Longmont High, and currently with her youngest at Silver Creek. As a player, Judi has held ranking in the State and Intermountain regions since 1990, and currently holds #1 State ranking in Mother/Daughter, and #2 ranking in 45's and 50's.
INTEREST/HOBBIES
Judi enjoys being involved in her children's activities, as well as hiking and traveling, when not playing in tournaments.
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
A passion for teaching and for the genre has kept Judi on the courts for over 25 years. A "Client-Centered" approach is the cornerstone of her teaching philosophy; as well as keeping current on industry trends and professional development. Her "performance Based" teaching system has helped develop players of all levels.
Email Judi Laursen @
tcourtlac@comcast.net.
MARTA ROCHA, Instructor
EDUCATION
Marta holds a Bachelor degree in Psychology from Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Argentina.
EXPERIENCE
Marta started playing tennis when she was 11 years old in a club in Mar del Plata, Argentina. As a junior, in the under 15 years old category, she was ranked number two in her country and she also reached a number five ranking in the 16-18 years old. She represented Argentina in the South American Tournament in 1959 held in Uruguay. Marta moved to Lawrence, Kansas in 1980 and spent may years raising her three children. She returned to the sport in 1994 and after moving to Cincinnati in 1997, she started playing competition and teaching tennis at various club. She has been teaching juniors and adults and also competing in the USTA tournaments- Singles and Doubles Conference 5.0. Marta has won the Hamilton (Ohio) Singles Open in 2005 and 2005.
INTEREST/HOBBIES
Marta enjoys aerobic classes, dancing, and reading. She also wishes Colorado would have a beach, since she grew up by the ocean.
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
Marta's focus is in "good technique", which she considers is the big window to improvement at any age. She sets goals, helps the players know their own weakness, sets drills to improve those weaknesses, and pushes the players to remember the "basics" when they are playing matches-watch the ball, move your feet, and hand your knees. She believes that improvement is most realized when a strong connection is created between the player and their coach.