Darryl Lewis

Background

About Darryl Lewis

Darryl has experience in all areas of the service, training, and hospitality industries: Public parks tennis professional; Private club tennis professional and tennis director; Resort tennis director; Tournament director; Director for a regional sports organization; Manager responsible for recruiting/training/scheduling staff; and a liaison with international officials. He has worked as part of resorts, corporations, and non profit organizations. Born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, Darryl played his collegiate tennis at NCAA Div 1 Georgia State University while completing his degree in biology. The USPTA and PTR have played a major part in Darryl's career, as he has been a member for over 30 years and served in various volunteer capacities. A highlight of Darryl's career came in 2011 when he was awarded the designation of USPTA Master Professional, an honor given to only 1 percent of approximately professionals. In 2016 he became the 44th PTR International Master Professional, and one of only 11 professionals to hold this distinction in both the PTR and USPTA. Darryl was honored in 2005 as the USPTA Georgia Pro of the Year, and the Georgia Professional Tennis Association Tennis Director of the Year. The TPC Sugarloaf Charity Pro Am was voted the GPTA Pro Am of the Year in 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, and 2006. It was also awarded the USTA Southern Section Charity Event of the Year in 2001, and the USPTA Southern Division Charity Event of the Year in 2004. In 2015 he was honored as NC PTR Member of the Year and in 2021 was recognized with the PTR Service award. Darryl is currently the USPTA Southern Head Pickleball Coach Developer and a member of the USPTA Southern Board of Directors. Darryl's first book "The Pocket Guide To Winning Tennis" was published in 2011. Specialties: training, management, customer service, project management