Dr. Keith Coleman (Director of Tennis)
This is Keith’s seventh season at the Ocean City Tennis Center (serving as the head pro for the first five years) and taking over the newly created Director of Tennis position in 2010. He is a Pro 1 in the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) and a member of the USRSA. He played #1 singles/doubles and was Men’s MVP at Campbell University (NC) where he also coached the Men’s team in ’78 and ‘79. He was also the assistant director of the Campbell University Tennis Camp. He was the head pro at the Village Tennis Club in Louisville, KY and worked at numerous other clubs in MA, KY and MD. Keith holds a Doctorate in Psychology and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts. He is the Clinical Director of the Ocean City Mind/Body Medicine Clinic. He has been teaching psychology at the college level for 15 years. He owns a business in sport psychology and has been published in national tennis publications. Keith was originally trained by the former #1 player in the world, Don Budge and was the assistant director of the Don Budge Tennis Camp in Baltimore, MD.

Alix Royston (Asst. Manager/Asst. Tennis Pro)
Alix begins her sixth year here at the OCTC. She served as an instructor/attendant for the first three years and has been the Director of the Pee Wee Tennis Camp for the past two years. She has been playing for 13 years, including 3 years as the #1 singles player on her James M. Bennett (Salisbury) High School team. She achieved a USTA junior ranking as high as #4 in the State of Maryland. Alix won the District 8 Singles Title in her sophomore and junior years, and came in second her senior year, which made her eligible for, states all three years. She has, also played on the Salisbury University Women’s Team. She is planning to complete her USPTA Recreational Certification this year and specializes in working with junior players.

Marie Thomas (Women’s Tennis League Coordinator)
Marie returns for her 9th year as the Coordinator of our women’s leagues. Marie has played tennis on the Eastern Shore for years and has been involved with tennis in various organizational capacities. She chaired the tennis program at Green Hill Yacht and Country Club in Salisbury for several years. Marie was the co-chair of the Chris Thomas Memorial Tennis Tournament for 12 years (this event brought in numerous nationally ranked players and benefited cancer programs at PRMC).