Passion Programs, Inc. is a non profit organization dedicated to providing a quality tennis program with PASSION, which includes instructions on developing skills, goal setting and attitude, in a positive environment that will help individuals reach their full potential on the court and in life.
"Passion Tennis" is now accepting registrations for all age groups (tots through adults). Classes are held at various Henderson locations. See Schedule for class locations.
Board of Directors:
President: Melissa Meacham-Grossman
Treasurer: Lisa Lundt
Secretary: Anna Burk/Jen Bunker
Fund raising committee chair: Kathy King
Board Member: Kih Gourrier
USPTA Industry Excellence Award
for Outstanding Achievement in
Promoting the Sport of Tennis
Matthew Springer: Executive Director, Tennis Director702-232-4632
tennispromatt@yahoo.com
Passions: Lives & loves tennis, snowboarding, working out, hanging out with family, dog "Deuce", eating sushi
Currently on his iPod: Audio slave
Professional Affiliations: USPTA Certified Tennis Pro P1, Russian Kettlebell Certified Trainer
Awards: Awarded USPTA Industry Excellence Award 1996 for Outstanding Achievement in Promoting the Sport of Tennis. Voted "Best of Las Vegas" 6 years in a row 1993-1998
Specialty Courses: Advanced Stroke Production I & II, Competitive Doubles Patterns, Mental Training for Peak Performance. Sports Science: Hitting the Ball, Sports Medicine/ Biomechanics, Nutrition/Health Physiology.
Favorite Quote: "There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living." Nelson Mandela
Kih Gourrier a.k.a. Coach "G": Tennis Pro Passions: Tennis, golf, softball, bowling, traveling, furthering my education, Special Olympics, teaching, coaching & most important, spending time with my son, Kih (Kit Kat)
Currently on his iPod: Lil Wayne
Professional Affiliations: USPTA Certified Tennis Pro P2
Favorite part of Passion Program: Being surrounded by 15-30 amazing kids at any time is an unbelievable feeling.
Favorite Tennis Quotes: "Losing is not my enemy. Fear of losing is my enemy." Rafael Nadal
"I'm not afraid of anyone, but sometimes I'm afraid of myself. The mental part is very important." Justine Henin
Chris Painter: Tennis Pro
Passions: Tennis, paddle tennis, roller coasters, board games, midnight movies, concerts, dodge ball, poker, camping, boating, laser tag, paint ball, video games, hanging out with friends
Currently on his iPod: Good Tunes
Professional Affiliations: USPTA Certified Tennis Pro P2
Favorite part of Passion Program: the "High Five"
Awards: State tennis championship, senior year, 2004. Nevada State Tennis Championship doubles Passions: Cycling, traveling, teaching, family gatherings, sports, dreaming of vacationing in the Bahamas, big dinners, snorkeling, kayaking, fishing, sushi & more Currently on her iPod: Red Hot Chili Peppers Professional Affiliations: USPTA Certified P2 Accomplishments: Four state tennis titles with Bishop Gorman, Three State soccer titles, Southern California Foothill All-Conference, Foothill "Most Improved Player" for Southern California jr. college tennis, Mountain West Conference UNLV, UNLV team ranking 15th in nation Passions: Being a mom to my four kids! Eating yummy food with great friends. Meeting new friends, learning new things & discovering new places Professional Affiliations: USPTA Certified Tennis Pro, American Council on Exercise, Certified personal trainer Favorite part of Passion Programs: It is a program for the whole family!
Jackie White: Tennis Pro
Anna Burk: Tennis Pro, Secretary of Passion Programs Inc. Board of Directors
Currently on her iPod: John Mayer, Alicia Keys, Madonna