We would like to welcome Ira P. from Royal Palm Beach, FL, to the MyTennisLessons team. We pride ourselves on bringing on not only quality coaches, but quality people as well, which is why we are so excited to have Ira on board. If you live in Royal Palm Beach, FL, review Ira’s qualifications, teaching experience and hobbies below to see if they would be the right pro for you. Again, we are happy to expand our tennis lesson services in Royal Palm Beach, FL, with the addition of Ira. Sign up with Ira P. today!
About Ira
I am a USPTA tennis pro, deputy sheriff and adjunct professor, combining my three fields of expertise by sharing the game with at-risk youth. I am an Elite- USPTA Professional (1) in West Palm Beach, Fla. and have attended the USTA High Performance Class, numerous 10 and Under Tennis courses, and Cardio/TRX Tennis course. I also work as a deputy sheriff for the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and have 21 years’ experience in law enforcement.
I enjoy introducing inner-cities kids and families to tennis. I received the 2011 USPTA Growing Diversity Award. I am the first recipient of this award. I was nominated as the 2011-2012 USPTA District Professional of the Year.
I have been a speaker at various conferences, including USTPA National, USPTA Florida, and PAL National and USTA Florida conferences. I describe my expertise as recruiting kids from inner cities while working in law enforcement and correctional-facility tennis programs. I am currently doing a program called T3 with Dick Stockton that introduces tennis to the military families throughout the country at military facilities. I am a board member of the 501c3 non-profit organization The Blue Sky Foundation. I am also on the board of ADL Law Enforcement Committee. I became a teaching pro to add credibility to my tennis program. My greatest accomplishment outside the tennis industry is my education and work experience, which includes numerous certifications and specialty skills. I earned a bachelor’s degree in organizational management from Palm Beach Atlantic University and state certifications as a law enforcement officer, firefighter and paramedic.
Teaching Experience: 20 years
Teaching Style
My teaching style adjusts to the type of student I’m instructing. Every student is unique is their own special way. I am a strong advocate of fitness, eating right and thinking outside of the box.
Hobbies
Canines, fishing, fitness, volunteering and my family keeps me busy.
