Director of Tennis Bear Trap Dunes & Kings Creek Country Club - Marty Godwin learned tennis in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida during the tennis boom of the 70's and played on the team at Ft. Lauderdale High. Marty went on to play at Wake Forest University and graduated with Dean's List Honors in 1981. While there Marty got a chance to teach during the summers with Coach Jim Leighton , one of the country's best teachers and a legend in North Carolina! It was there that Marty developed his teaching style patterned after Coach Leighton focusing on strong fundamentals and an emphasis on correcting swing flaws. After graduating Marty was offered his first job in tennis at THE UNIVERSITY CLUB in Houston, Texas. Immediately Marty was mentored in the business side of tennis from Bob King, Texas' premier and high profile tennis professional. After several years in class Marty was awarded the Director of Tennis and Athletics position at Tops'l in Destin Florida in 1987 [ Top 50 resort in the USA ]. After a serious car accident and rehab in Houston Marty was recruited by Ron Hightower [ USPTA Pro of the year and former ATP top 50 in the world ] to join him at THE RIVIERA COUNTRY CLUB in Pacific Palisades California [ Top 10 ranked golf club in the world ]. At that time Marty Godwin Tennis was developed and went on to be the premier tennis operation in town. Marty used his experience and valuable time spent with his teachers to be the family pro for Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, Bruce and Patti Springsteen, Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid, Rob and Michele Reiner, Gretchen and Randy Newman and many more of Hollywood's elite! Marty recently moved to Delaware and continues to bring his brand of tennis to the beach resort area. Upon moving here Marty has been awarded the USTA PRO of the Year, USTA TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR of the YEAR, writes a weekly column for The Wave and Coast Press and continues to use tennis to help service organizations around the world like Samaritan's Feet, Malaria No More , Ronald McDonald House, Wounded Warrior Project, St. Jude's Children's Hospital and Smile Train. MGT offers a unique and special opportunity to learn and play tennis for any age or level! His style and brand of teaching has been recognized as the best anywhere. Give it a try and see how fun tennis can be!
Kayla Colyard
Lead Counselor at North Shores & MGT Summer Camps 2011 - Kayla is a graduate of the University of Delaware with a B.S. in Human Services and Minors in Psychology and Sociology. She has worked & cared for children since she was 15, and really enjoys spending time and watching them learn and develop every day. Kayla is looking forward to this summer’s camp and excited to meet her campers!
Ashley Pimentel
Assistant Counselor MGT Summer Camps 2011 - Ashley is a graduate from La Salle University with a degree in Elementary and Special Education and American Studies. As a teacher in Philadelphia, Ashley loves to help her students grow and work towards their dreams. Ashley used to be a young tennis player, in her home state, just like many of you will be! She can't wait to meet you all!
Kristina Leigh Markman
Assistant Counselor MGT Summer Camps 2011 - Kristina Markman is a current student at the University of Delaware majoring in Art with a concentration in graphic design. She loves working outdoors with kids and is an experienced camp counselor. Kristina loves playing sports and running and can't wait to teach tennis to her campers!
Kristie Ehrensaal
Assistant Counselor MGT Summer Camps 2011 - Kristie Ehrensaal will be a Senior at Langley High School in McLean, Virginia. She is on her Varsity Tennis team. This will be Kristie’s third summer working as an assistant tennis counselor for Marty Godwin Tennis. She has played on USTA junior tennis teams since 2009. She is excited to meet all the new campers as well as welcome back the returning campers!
Haley Cairo
Assistant Counselor MGT Summer Camps 2011 - Haley Cairo is from Newark and returns to MGT also . Haley is active in the community, plays field hockey, basketball and tennis . She is active in her schools theater and loves music and photography. Haley played in my 24 Hour of Tennis Marathon benefiting the Lower Delaware Autism Foundation and was a big part to it's success!
Stephen Trolio
Assistant Counselor MGT Summer Camps 2011 - Stephen is returning for his second year with Marty Godwin Tennis and is looking forward to another great summer. Previously he assisted with children's clinics in the Hockessin, Delaware area. Stephen plays tennis for Salesianum High School and will be graduating this June. Stephen will be attending University of Michigan in the fall and plans on majoring in mechanical engineering.
Tara Munro
Assistant Counselor MGT Summer Camps 2011 - Tara Munro is currently attending school at Philadelphia Biblical University getting a Masters in Counseling. She is currently on the tennis team. In 2010 she was given the Colonial States Athletic Conference sportsmanship award for tennis. She loves the sport and hopes to play for as long as possible even after she graduates. Tara also plays basketball for PBU and enjoys being active in any kind of intramural sports. She loves being around kids and has experience in teaching young kids. She thinks it's a great opportunity to get involved with tennis at a young age because it will prepare them for a great future in tennis.
Director of Tennis Bear Trap Dunes & Kings Creek Country Club - Marty Godwin learned tennis in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida during the tennis boom of the 70's and played on the team at Ft. Lauderdale High. Marty went on to play at Wake Forest University and graduated with Dean's List Honors in 1981. While there Marty got a chance to teach during the summers with Coach Jim Leighton , one of the country's best teachers and a legend in North Carolina! It was there that Marty developed his teaching style patterned after Coach Leighton focusing on strong fundamentals and an emphasis on correcting swing flaws. After graduating Marty was offered his first job in tennis at THE UNIVERSITY CLUB in Houston, Texas. Immediately Marty was mentored in the business side of tennis from Bob King, Texas' premier and high profile tennis professional. After several years in class Marty was awarded the Director of Tennis and Athletics position at Tops'l in Destin Florida in 1987 [ Top 50 resort in the USA ]. After a serious car accident and rehab in Houston Marty was recruited by Ron Hightower [ USPTA Pro of the year and former ATP top 50 in the world ] to join him at THE RIVIERA COUNTRY CLUB in Pacific Palisades California [ Top 10 ranked golf club in the world ]. At that time Marty Godwin Tennis was developed and went on to be the premier tennis operation in town. Marty used his experience and valuable time spent with his teachers to be the family pro for Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, Bruce and Patti Springsteen, Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid, Rob and Michele Reiner, Gretchen and Randy Newman and many more of Hollywood's elite! Marty recently moved to Delaware and continues to bring his brand of tennis to the beach resort area. Upon moving here Marty has been awarded the USTA PRO of the Year, USTA TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR of the YEAR, writes a weekly column for The Wave and Coast Press and continues to use tennis to help service organizations around the world like Samaritan's Feet, Malaria No More , Ronald McDonald House, Wounded Warrior Project, St. Jude's Children's Hospital and Smile Train. MGT offers a unique and special opportunity to learn and play tennis for any age or level! His style and brand of teaching has been recognized as the best anywhere. Give it a try and see how fun tennis can be!
