Professional Staff | Meet the Experts!

Let our dedicated staff help you get the most out of your game Our racquets and fitness professionals can help you sharpen your skills and elevate your well-being. One-on-one personal instruction group programs are available.

Meet Our Racquets Pros

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Lee Salvino-Nakamura USPTA

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Teaching Pro

Lee brings a wealth of knowledge and 30+ years of experience to UPCC. She was a top nationally ranked junior who went onto play D1 Tennis before embarking on her extensive coaching career. Lee is a USPTA and USPTR certified Coach and is a lifetime USTA member. She has taught in a wide array of platforms that include IMG Academy, Lakewood Ranch Country Club, Saddlebrook Resort and Tennis Australia in Melbourne, Australia (The home of the Australian Open.) Lee's passion and dedication to the sport grows deeper each day.

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Ryan Hamning USPTA

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Head Pro

Ryan grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio and played Division I college tennis at Cleveland State University. While at Cleveland State, Ryan played 2 and 3 singles and as ranked top 70 in the country in doubles. His team qualified for the Division I National Championship 3 times. Following college Ryan played professional tennis on the USTA Pro circuit achieving a top 200 National ranking. Ryan has been coaching 10 years. At the junior level Ryan has coached multiple future college players and was the hitting partner for Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin. At the adult level Ryan has coached multiple USTA adult teams to district and sectional championships.

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Lance Martin

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Head Pickleball Pro & Racquets League Coordinator

Lance joined UPCC in August 2023. He is a USPPR coach and an avid picklball player. Lance was an elementary school teacher in Manatee County before becoming the events and programming coordinator for Lakewood Ranch Tenner Center. Prior to UPCC, he worked with the USTA League program as a district and section league coordinator than accepted a position in Northern Virginia as the director of pickleball at Pickelballerz in Chantilly Virginia. in 2022 he traveled back to Florida to become the Assistant General Manager at the Pickleball Club in Sarasota.

Meet Our Fitness Pros

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Suzanne Sinclair Thomson

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N.A.S.M Certified Personal Trainer

Suzanne Grew up in South Africa, after emigrating to the US in 2009, she became actively involved in the Fitness Industry. She began her journey as a Classical Pilates Mat & Reformer Instructor then quickly gained momentum as she continued her education and became a Certified Personal trainer, Olympic weightlifting coach and Corrective Exercise specialist. Over the years she has discovered the joy of seeing her results driven programming truly make a difference to those she has had the privilege of serving. Suzanne uses her passion and energy to support and encourage her clients and teams to succeed! During her free time, Suzanne loves to go to the beach and travel.