A woman in graduation attire stands on an outdoor tennis court, waving and smiling, with trees and a fence in the background.

MEET YOUR COACH

I’m Taylor, the founder of Tennis with Taylor. I’ve been playing tennis for over 17 years and coaching for more than 5, working with players from complete beginners to former collegiate athletes.

I played Division III tennis at Agnes Scott College, where I worked my way from line 4 to line 1 singles, helped lead our team to the 2014 USA South Conference Championship, and earned Tournament MVP honors. I also trained at IMG Academy and was a highly ranked junior player.

Today, I focus my coaching on adults who want to make tennis a lasting part of their lives. I currently work with the Raleigh Tennis Association, leading programs like Rusty Rackets for returning players and Try Play for beginners ready for match play. I’ve also coached at the Chapel Hill Tennis Club, Durham Academy’s JV tennis team, and with Empact Tennis on private lessons and summer camps.

My goal is to make tennis approachable, sustainable, and fun. Whether you want to improve your technique, meet new people, or just enjoy moving again, I’m here to help you find your place on the court.

EXPERIENCE

  • Raleigh Tennis Association - Tennis Professional (October 2023-Present)

    • Organize and lead adult programs including Rusty Rackets and Try Play

    • Develop and coordinate lessons plans for Rusty Rackets and Try Play

    Chapel Hill Tennis Club - Jr. Tennis Coach (August 2023 - December 2023)

    • Organized and established junior program for kids 4-18, ranging from beginner to advanced

    • Led on-court coaching for the junior program

    Durham Academy - JV Assistant Tennis Coach (August 2023 - October 2023)

    • Assisted with daily practices and matches

    • Collaborated with head coach to build players' skills through practices and conditioning

    Empact Tennis - Tennis Professional (May 2023 – October 2023)

    • Conducted private lessons for beginner and intermediate players aged 4 to 50

    • Led summer camps with 30+ attendees, coordinating activities and organizing check-in process

    Agnes Scott College - Summer Camp Head Tennis Coach (June 2016 – August 2016)

    • Created lesson plans for beginner tennis players aged 6-13

    • Managed equipment, facilities, and schedule of tennis activities

    • Worked with beginner players to enhance skillset

    Harvard University Tennis Camp - Camp Counselor (June 2015 – August 2015)

    • Developed weekly lesson plans for multi-level and multi-age tennis players

    • Led groups of 14+ kids aged 6-11 in tennis drills and games

    • Managed equipment, facilities, and activities for the camp

  • Agnes Scott College (August 2014 – May 2018)

    • Division 3 Varsity Athlete

    • Began collegiate athletic career playing line 4 singles and ended playing line 1 singles

    • 2014 USA South Conference champions and tournament MVP

    • President of the Student Athletic Advisory Committee

    • Team captain both junior and senior year

    IMG ACADEMY (August 2012 – May 2014)

    • Athlete

    MILTON HIGH SCHOOL (August 2010 – May 2012)

    • Varsity Tennis Player

    USTA Tournament Player (2008-2014)

    • Tennis Player in Milton, GA

  • Ignite Social Media (December 2023 - July 2025) New Biz and Marketing Coordinator in Cary, NC

    • Lead new business development, manage incoming leads, coordinate proposals

    • Oversee 5 brands under one account, with direct management of one brand

    • Implement integrated marketing strategies, including blog management, award submissions, Google Ads, and website maintenance

    AT&T Partner Exchange Mobility Account Lead (October 2022 - March 2023) Raleigh, NC

    • Oversaw a growing module of 120+ mobility clients

    • Presented clients with new mobility solutions, products, and services, leading to projected $1.4M in revenue growth

    AT&T Global Client Solutions Executive (April 2020 - October 2022) Raleigh, NC

    • Successfully managed and implemented a 650 site VPN project

    • Uncovered client's business needs and collaborated with vendors to deliver solutions

    • Built relationships with clients, managing a book of business of $50M

    • Supported resolution of 20+ customer disputes and account receivable discrepancies

    Fiber Solutions Executive (October 2018 - April 2020) Raleigh, NC

    • Generated business through cold calling, customer site visits, and email marketing

    • Utilized consultative selling skills to identify key trends and customer needs

    • Leveraged industry knowledge to find and close $50K in sales opportunities

    B2B Client Solutions Executive (June 2018 - October 2018) Dallas, TX

    • Completed four-month training on AT&T's products and solutions

    • Developed skillset in prospecting new business and solving business problems

    • Utilized consultative techniques to gain insight into customers' IT needs and create unique solutions

  • Athletic Advisory Board Member Agnes Scott College | Decatur, GA Present

    • Selected by the current members of the Advisory Board to help execute the first annual Agnes Scott Athletics Hall of Fame banquet

    • Co-chair of the 2022 Agnes Scott Gold Classic