SENIOR INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF

JIM TRESSLER - Director
Since his graduation from the University of Cincinnati, Jim has experienced many facets of the tennis industry. After receiving his B.S. in Management and Marketing, Jim served as the Assistant Women's Tennis Coach at Indiana University and the University of Florida. He then moved on to become the Head Women's Tennis Coach at the University of Alabama. Next, Jim accepted a position at Nike where he worked in the Tennis Sports Marketing Department. He began working at the Atkins Tennis Center in 2000. Jim is certified by the USPTA and PTR.

ALEX VOSS - Program Coordinator
Alex began working at Atkins while completing his undergraduate degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing at the U of I. After earning his degree in May, 2002, he enrolled in the Sport Management masters program and served as the Graduate Assistant at the Atkins Tennis Center. After completing his degree in December, 2005, Alex was hired full-time to assist with the organization of Atkins' on-court programs, the numerous events hosted at Atkins, and teach tennis to children and adults. He is currently working on his USPTA certification.

INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF

Jeremy Beach
Evan Dorner
Shaun Peterson
Spencer Skadden
Leila Cehajic
Kevin Stayart

ADDITIONAL STAFF

JANICE REVELL - Staff Secretary
Having joined the Atkins staff in February, 2006, Janice oversees all administrative responsibilities for the Atkins Tennis Center as well as the U of I women's and men's tennis teams. Janice has worked with the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) since 1985. During her time with the DIA, she has worked with men's basketball, volleyball, softball, and swimming as well as the sports information department.

DELILAH LEWIS - Main Desk and Pro Shop Attendant
Delilah has worked at the Atkins Tennis Center since it opened in 1991. She is an experienced tennis racquet stringer and is also able to string squash and racquetball racquets. In addition, Delilah is knowledgeable in all areas of tennis equipment and accessories and is more than willing to help you choose products that will improve your play.

JEREMY BEACH - Assistant Pro
Jeremy joined the Atkins Tennis Center teaching staff in January, 2004. He has extansive experience teaching both adults and juniors in private and group settings. Before coming to Atkins, Jeremy served as Junior Program Director at Courtside Tennis in Kansas City, MO. Jeremy is certified by the USPTA.

LEILA CEHAJIC - Graduate Assistant
Leila competed for Illinois' women's tennis team from 2001 - 2005. After graduating with an undergraduate degree in Sport Management from Illinois, she completed and intership with the Texas Rangers in Dallas, TX. Leila returned to Champaign-Urbana in January, 2006 and is currently working on her masters degree while serving as Atkins' Graduate Assistant.