NEWS

APTA Tour Player Vera Bessonova talks about coaching and playing.        

Facts

Home: Tula, Russia, near Moscow.

Tennis: Played 4 years at University of South Florida.

Career: Head Racquets Pro at Short Hills Club, Short Hills, NJ.

Paddle Start: At Navesink Country Club where she was an assistant pro.

Goals: 1) Be a great coach 2) Be a really competitive player with any partner.

Court Strength: Forehand and offense.

Wise Words: “The game of paddle is always evolving. There is not just one way to play paddle, and it's not black and white. Be very flexible.”