Rick, along with his wife Stephanie and children, made the move from Oregon in August 2022. His daughter, Sydney, a Senior will finish up at Georgetown, while his son Madden will be an 8^th grader at Forbes Middle School. Rick, hired as a teaching professional, quickly established a strong clientele with his no-nonsense, up-tempo teaching style and have fun mentality, was honed from over a decade of coaching DIII. His coaching philosophy revolves around bringing out the best in his team, fostering continuous improvement.
 
Prior to joining Berry Creek, Rick served as the Director of Men’s and Women’s tennis at Willamette University (DIII) in Salem, Oregon, from 2011 to 2021. Preceding that, he held the position of Director of Tennis at Illahe Hills CC (2001-11) in Salem, Oregon. Drawing parallels between Illahe and Berry Creek, Rick emphasizes their shared characteristics as family-oriented, fun, multi-event clubs.
 
Rick's diverse teaching experience includes roles at Salem Tennis and Swim Club, Sunriver Resorts (Bend, Oregon), Army/Navy CC (Arlington, VA), Country Club of Fairfax (Fairfax, VA), and even as a personal travel coach in Hiroshima and Osaka, Japan. Reflecting on his extensive travels, Rick expresses gratitude for the friendships and connections forged worldwide.
 
On the court, Rick boasts a playing career featuring two state high school tournaments (Rd 16: Oregon), four NAIA national tournaments (Overland Park, Kansas) with Willamette University, and NAIA singles and doubles conference championships. Additionally, he has participated in five USTA National tournaments (5.0 men’s and 8.0 mixed).
 
Thrilled to assume the Director position at Berry Creek, Rick looks forward to the club's future and expresses gratitude for the support received from the membership over the past year and a half.

Cameron is the Head of Junior Development at the Tennis Club at Berry Creek, having joined our staff in the spring of 2024. His journey at Berry Creek began with the junior program, where he trained from 2010 to 2014, achieving a ranking among the top 30 18s juniors in Texas. He then went on to play collegiate tennis at the University of Texas at Tyler.

After college, Cameron spent a few years in tech sales but soon realized that his true passion is tennis. He shifted his focus back to the sport, dedicating himself to teaching and getting back on the courts.

Having played against a wide range of opponents with various playing styles, Cameron understands that each player’s game is unique. This insight allows him to tailor his lessons and drills to meet the specific needs and goals of each player. He emphasizes helping players enhance their skills and improve their match strategy.

As a USPTA-certified teaching professional, Cameron is excited to work with the next generation of players, growing both their skills and a lifelong love for tennis.