Owner
Kim Grant Kim is a former professional tennis player with 18 years of experience on the WTA tour playing all 4 grand slams. While on the tour, she gained a reputation as an excellent match strategist and an expert on biomechanics of the classical game as well as the modern game. She coached other professional players while still competing herself. Kim has coached and played all over the world, starting with coaching fellow WTA professionals during her playing career such as Kristina Brandi who was ranked as high as 27 in the world. She is a certified instructor (including WTA, and USTA certifications) in 6 different countries. |
Kerilyn Grant
Kerilyn was a top level junior in South Africa and played division I tennis at San Jose State University on a scholarship. Coach Kerilyn has been coaching and developing players of all levels for 15 years and is certified with the ITF- International Tennis Federation. Along with her well-accomplished tennis career, she is a certified life coach, award winning leader, and public speaker. |
Stacey Grant
As a top ranked junior in South Africa, Stacey spent a total of 6 years as #1 in the nation. Stacey earned a tennis Scholarship to University of Hawaii where she studied BA Media and Communication. Along with being an ITF certified professional tennis coach, Stacey also has a degree in Fashion Management and Communication with a minor in Haute Couture. She is currently working towards her Masters in Fashion Management. Her passion for tennis and player enrichment shines through in all she does at KGTA.
As a top ranked junior in South Africa, Stacey spent a total of 6 years as #1 in the nation. Stacey earned a tennis Scholarship to University of Hawaii where she studied BA Media and Communication. Along with being an ITF certified professional tennis coach, Stacey also has a degree in Fashion Management and Communication with a minor in Haute Couture. She is currently working towards her Masters in Fashion Management. Her passion for tennis and player enrichment shines through in all she does at KGTA.
Coaches
Director of Tennis
Tina Romeka Tina was born and raised on the Monterey Peninsula and is well known and respected in the tennis industry. She played Division 1 tennis at the University of Santa Clara. Tina is USTA certified coach and has been the Director of Tennis at Meadowbrook for many years. She is experienced and has expertise at coaching all levels and all ages. |
Administration
Club Manager
Francesca Hinckley Francesca was born and raised on the Monterey Peninsula, graduated from Monterey High School, and studied general business at Monterey Peninsula College. Francesca came to us with experience as a Manager in the hospitality field, having worked in the Restaurant and Hotel Industry for many years. She loves people and interacting with Members, Guests, and Visitors. Francesca has been and is, a great asset to our team. |