Noah RippnerNoah Rippner has been teaching and playing tennis for most of his life. After taking his first tennis lesson at age 10, Noah began playing the USTA junior competitive circuit in Northern California. He was ranked highly in Northern California as a junior, but really hit his stride in college, where he won the California Community College State championship and NCAA Division III National Championship. As a sophomore in college Noah was ranked #3 in the Northern California men's open division and as a junior he finished the year ranked #1 in the nation in Division III doubles, and #3 in singles. During his college playing days, Noah began training local junior competitive junior players. After college he established a clientele of adult and junior students on his family's backyard court. During this time he decided to head back to school to pursue the study of psychology. He completed a two-year internship to become a credentialed school psychologist in California, and completed a Masters degree in psychology in 2006. From 2001 to 2004 Noah gained invaluable experience working at a group home for youths with severe disabilities. In 2005 he moved on from his care provider job and accepted the position of Director of Tennis at the Chico Racquet Club and Resort. Noah managed all the tennis activities at a relatively large private tennis club. Included were lessons, classes, socials, and events. In August of 2006 Noah left his position as Director of Tennis in California and came to Austin to pursue his dream of starting his own tennis business. As one piece after another fell into place, his dream became a reality. Noah, along with his sister Brie, submitted to the City of Austin a plan proposing that RippnerTennis assume the management of South Austin Tennis Center. They beat out the competition and won the contract. Noah and Brie endeavor to enrich the Austin Tennis playing community by making South Austin Tennis Center a professional, trustworthy, comprehensive, and above all else WELCOMING destination for Austin tennis players of all varieties. We thank you for being a part of our community and we look forward to doing our best to serve you.
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Brie Rippner ParsonsBrie Rippner Parsons came to Austin, Texas in 2004 providing private and group tennis instruction for hundreds of players within Austin's enthusiastic tennis community. Brie has successfully implemented the gamut of tennis instruction services: private lessons, novice classes, intermediate and advanced clinics, junior classes and match-play classes. The result has been a loyal following of regular clients. Brie possesses an exceptionally strong background in the game of tennis. Her many accomplishments as a player include 1995 US National Junior Champion, runner-up at the 1997 Junior Wimbledon championships, 2000 USTA Pro Circuit Player of the Year, competitor in 14 Grand Slam main draw events, and a WTA singles ranking of 57 in the world. Of course, success as a player and success as a tennis instructor are different endeavors. Brie's 1996 USTA national junior sportsmanship award attests to her personal characteristics which have kept so many of her clients always coming back. During Brie's 6 1/2 year professional tennis career, stretching from 1997 to 2003, she competed against Martina Hingis, Maria Sharapova, Venus and Serena Williams, Monica Seles, Jennifer Capriati and Justine Henin. She made it to the final 32 at the Wimbledon Championships.
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John Hospod Associate Teaching Professional After playing tennis at Vassar College in New York, John started his professional tennis career in 1996 as a tennis pro at Balcones Country Club in Austin. During his tenure at Balcones, John rose to level of Head Professional. In 2000, John left for a position as Director of Tennis at the Georgetown Tennis Center. After several years splitting time between professional photography and tennis, John has returned to full time coaching at the South Austin Tennis Center. John's skill as an instructor, derived from years of experience, truly makes him a premiere quality tennis pro. John excels with all aspects of tennis instruction, including individual and group work with both juniors and adults.
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Tom EmeryAssociate Teaching Professional
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Ashley AveraAssociate Teaching Professional
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