MEET COACH MICHAEL
Michael Oladele- Head Pro
PTR High Performance: Professional
PTR Adult Development: Professional
Certified Personal Trainer
Tennis Pro at Springdale Recreation Club
Michael started his tennis career at the age of 14 as a ball boy at Lagos Lawn Tennis Club in Lagos, Nigeria. This sparked his love for tennis and he became one of the top junior players in Nigeria at the age of 17 and was ranked in the top 10 of the Nigerian national tennis players at the age of 20. Michael was sponsored by a group of teachers at the American International School in Lagos Nigeria and was encouraged by the principal at the time, Dan Besett to further his education in the United States. Following this advice, Michael came to the states on a tennis scholarship in 2000 at Shaw University in Raleigh , NC. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Management in 2004. While at Shaw University, Michael was named "player of the year" for 3 years and "MVP" for 3 years. He maintained the single number one position during his career at Shaw.
You can now find Coach Michael and his love for tennis at Springdale Area Recreation Club (SARC) where he started coaching and teaching in 2005. Michael enjoys working and growing the SARC tennis program through adult and youth lessons and clinics. He also oversees all aspects of SARC Junior Team Tennis (JTT) program.
When not on the courts, Michael enjoys spending time with his wife Yuki and three beautiful girls Bianca, Alizee and Stacie.
You can now find Coach Michael and his love for tennis at Springdale Area Recreation Club (SARC) where he started coaching and teaching in 2005. Michael enjoys working and growing the SARC tennis program through adult and youth lessons and clinics. He also oversees all aspects of SARC Junior Team Tennis (JTT) program.
When not on the courts, Michael enjoys spending time with his wife Yuki and three beautiful girls Bianca, Alizee and Stacie.