Doug Barthel

Manager / Tennis Professional 

Doug began his tennis career in 1986 as Program Director for the Jackson, TN Athletic Club and then moved to Memphis in 1988 as an Assistant Pro at both the Racquet Club of Memphis and the Memphis Country Club. Two years later, Doug took over as lessee and Director of Tennis at the Forest Hill Tennis Club, an indoor-outdoor facility in Collierville (suburban Memphis) affiliated with the Ridgeway Country Club. In his eight years there, Doug was successful in developing a variety of attractive programs for juniors, building an active roster of adult team tennis participants and gaining a reputation as an excellent tennis teacher and coach. During this time period, Doug also directed the community tennis program for the City of Collierville.

In 2001, Doug accepted the challenge of starting a new tennis facility for the City of Brownsville (Texas) and the Brownsville Tennis Association where he has been responsible for developing and directing tennis programming for this public/private partnership serving a city of 150,000 people. Doug's desire to move his family (wife, Kathy, and son, Drew) closer to home and return to a smaller, member based club in an area where he had often vacationed coincided perfectly with our search. We believe that Doug has the skills needed to lead BBTC's tennis programs to a new level of excellence.

Brad Bolton

Tennis Professional 

Brad grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee and attended the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.  He played sectional and national tournaments as a junior and reached rankings inside the top 25 in the Southern section.  

Brad began his teaching career at the Fairyland Club in Chattanooga, teaching there for three years.  He has spent the last two years teaching tennis at the Deerlake Tennis Club in Atlanta, Georgia.  While there, he was instrumental in developing ALTA teams competing in the largest league in the country.  

Brad grew up in a tennis family, with both younger siblings also competing on college tennis teams.

Brad is comfortable coaching teams as well as individuals.  He will be leading the junior development program.

Aaron May 

Assistant Professional

Aaron began his playing career at age 12.  He has traveled to over 32 states and 12 countries to compete in all levels of tournament play, receiving world class training throughout.  Aaron played this past season for the #12 ranked Florida State University tennis team.  He has recently joined the Marines as a reserve and will complete his studies at FSU.

During his junior tennis career, Aaron play in numerous national and international tournaments, achieving a top 100 national ranking and a top 400 international ranking.  He progressed to the quarterfinals at the prestigious Eddie Herr tournament, as well as competing in the Orange Bowl, Easter Bowl, and USTA national championships at Kalamazoo.  

Aaron has also competed in several USTA Futures events, including the Bluewater Bay Futures Tournament last year.  Arguably one of the best tennis players living in this area, take advantage of your opportunity to experience his input and teaching style.