Mark Lewis

Director of Tennis

Mark was the Head Pro at Sherwood Swim and Racquet Club in Greensboro, NC, for four years before joining the RVC as the Director of Tennis in January of 2009.  Prior to that, Mark spent three years as the Head Coach of the Mens and Womens Teams at Barton College in Kansas.  Under his direction, both teams were ranked in the top five in the nation, and his #1 doubles team won the National Championship in 2004. Mark is also an accomplished player having played #2 singles and #1 doubles at Division I Centenary College in Louisiana. He has been certified by the USPTA since 1999 and currently has a 5.0 NTRP ranking. He is the league coordinator for the Upper Valley Junior Tennis League, Varsity Boys Tennis Coach at Hanover High School and the captain of the RVC Mens A CTA team.

Mark is available for private and semi-private lessons weekdays between 8AM and 6PM; he is excellent with players of all levels and abilities including competitive juniors and adults.  Mark can be reached by calling 603-643-3627 or by e-mailing him at tennisdirector@rivervalleyclub.com.

Josh Holt

Head Pro

Josh moved to the Upper Valley from Burlington, where he taught at the Sports & Fitness Edge. Josh grew up in Woodstock, VT and attended Saint Michaels College. He played #1 singles and doubles on the Mens Tennis team. Josh is the Hanover JV Boys Tennis Coach and is certified by the USPTR.

Josh is available for lessons Monday through Friday throughout the day and early evening.  In addition, he is willing to do some Saturday morning lessons.  Josh is great with all levels and ages; he can be reached at 603-643-3627 or by e-mail at joshholt@rivervalleyclub.com.

Ben Thompson

Assistant Pro

Ben started teaching tennis during the summer of 2000 through Storrs Pond and the Town of Hartford Recreation Department. He played competitively for Hartford High School, where he played #1 singles. He is a certified Developmental Tennis Coach through USPTA.

Ben is available for lessons afternoons and evenings every day of the week.  Ben can work with all ages and levels.  He has a calm demeanor that makes him a good match for players new to the game; Ben is also experienced in working with special-needs juniors.  Ben can be reached by calling 603-643-3627 or e-mailing ben.thompson@rivervalleyclub.com.

Tim Kealy

Assistant Pro

When Tim joined us in the fall of 2011, he came to us with 15 years of teaching       experience, four of which were as a Head Pro at a club in New Jersey. He played collegiate tennis at the University of Redlands in California.  Tim is very enthusiastic and works well with juniors and adults of all levels.  Tim is certified by the USPTA and is available to give lessons Monday-Sunday in the mornings, afternoons and evenings.  Tim can be reached at tkealy21@gmail.com or by calling 603-643-3627.

Sukie Punjasthitkul

Assistant Pro

Sukie has been with RVC since the fall of 2007.  He attended Johns Hopkins University where he was also a four-year starter and captain.  Since 1999, Sukie has been actively coaching local junior tennis.  He was the boys and girls junior varsity coach for Hanover High from 1999-2006 and the interim varsity coach for the Hanover High boys team in 2007.

Sukie is available nights and weekends.  Sukie is an excellent player; at the club, Sukie has focused mostly on working with high school players, but he is suitable for players of all ages and levels.  To reach Sukie, call 603-643-3627.

Bob Reissen

Assistant Pro

Bob Riessen was raised in a tennis family. His cousin, Marty Riessen achieved a world ranking of 1 in doubles and 8 in singles. Bob played #1 at Northwestern University for four years. Bob was also the head coach of the Lake Forest College mens tennis team.

Bob is available mornings Monday through Friday.  He is technically-oriented and enjoys working with players who are specifically looking to focus on stroke production.  Bob can be reached at robert.riessen@myfairpoint.net or by calling 603-643-3627.

Natasha Grotz

Assistant Pro, Pro Shop Coordinator

Natasha was a nationally-ranked alpine ski racer who was on the Dartmouth ski team before earning her Ph. D. in molecular biology at the Big Green.  She is a lecturer at Dartmouth with a passion for tennis.  She has an eye for details and works well with juniors and adults.  Natasha currently coaches the RVC 3.0 Womens USTA team and captains the 3.5 Womens and 8.0 Mixed Doubles USTA teams.  She is also the captain of the RVC Womens A CTA team.  Natasha is certified by the USPTA.

Natasha is available for lessons during the week between 7AM and 7PM; she is also willing to schedule lessons on the weekends.  Natasha enjoys working with players of all ages and feels most comfortable working with beginner to intermediate level players.  She can be reached at tennis@rivervalleyclub.com or by calling 603-643-3627.