Meet Happy Racquets Team
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Mark McPhillips
Mark McPhillips, originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, recently returned home after 14 years as a Tennis Professional in St. Louis, Missouri. His time there included eight years as the Director of Tennis at The Highlands Golf and Tennis Club.
Prior to Mark’s time at The Highlands, he was the Assistant Head Pro at Old Warson Country Club in St. Louis where he ran all aspects of the Club’s highly-successful junior sports camp.
More recently, Mark was the Junior Director of Tennis at Camargo Racquet Club and the Head Pro of Racquet Sports at Kenwood Country Club.
Mark played high school tennis for Moeller High School and played NCAA Division I tennis at Bradley University in Illinois.
Mark is a certified United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) professional for 15+ and certified by the Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR).
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Paige McPhillips
My name is Paige McPhillips, and I am a fourth-year at the University of Cincinnati studying insurance risk management and German. At UC I am currently involved in the professional business fraternity of Alpha Kappa Psi. Outside of UC, I work at Kenwood Country Club and the Cincinnati Tennis Foundation. I have been teaching tennis for 6 years now and am super excited to be a part of this team!
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Ronin McPhillips
Hello, my name is Ronin McPhillips and I am a senior at Anderson High School, I teach at Kenwood Country Club and Camargo Racquet club. I love to be outdoors and hanging out with friends, and I am very excited to be a part of the after school tennis and pickleball program.
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Allison McPhillips
Hi my name is Allison McPhillips and I’m a sophomore at the University of Cincinnati. I am currently studying business marketing with a minor in management. I am also involved in Greek life as a member of Chi omega. I have been playing tennis for as long as I can remeber and have been teaching it for the past four years. Teaching tennis to kids is truly a happy place for me and I am so happy to be apart of the Happy Racquets team!
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Oliver Malecki
Hi my name is Oliver I’m currently a senior at Anderson High School, I run track and participate in Anderson’s SALT program and I’m super excited to have fun and help out
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Jack Goldman
Hi, my name is Jack Goldman and I am from Fairfield, Connecticut. I am a senior at the University of Cincinnati majoring in operations management with a marketing minor. I am the treasurer of Alpha Kappa Psi, a professional business fraternity at UC. I love watching, playing, and coaching tennis. What truly motivates me is seeing the next generation fall in love with racquet sports. That’s why I’m proud to be part of the Happy Racquets team, where I can help grow enthusiasm for tennis and pickleball in our community.
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Lyla Jaynes
Hello, my name is Lyla Jaynes and I am from Indianapolis, Indiana. I am a sophomore at the University of Cincinnati, and I’m studying communications. I am also a part of the Greek life organization Chi Omega! I played tennis throughout the four years of my high school career and still play for fun. I’m very excited to teach kids how to play pickleball and tennis, along with connecting with them. Their excitement and want to learn makes me excited to teach!!
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Brooke Moser
Hello, my name is Brooke Moser, and I am a second year at the University of Cincinnati! I am originally from Colorado, and love sports! I am studying communications for sports broadcasting. I am currently a member of the Pi Alpha Chi Omega Chapter and love spending time with my sisters. I have always had a passion for working with kids, and enjoy teaching and watching them apply themselves to learn new skills!
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Cassidy Gaut
Hi, my name is Cassidy Gaut! I’m currently a second-year student at the University of Cincinnati, where I’m studying Finance and Operations Management. Beyond the classroom, I’m involved in a program called Bearcat Buddies, where I tutor and mentor local children, a role I love because it allows me to give back to the community. I’m passionate about working with kids, staying active, and finding ways to make a positive impact wherever I can. I’m so excited to bring my energy and enthusiasm to the Happy Racquets Team and help create a fun, supportive environment for every child!
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Ada Christian Higginbotham
Hi everyone! My name is Ada, and I’m currently a sophomore at the University of Cincinnati studying International Business and Information Systems. Fitness is a big part of my life, and I’m excited about the opportunity to teach kids the importance of staying active and healthy. In my free time, I enjoy reading, watching Stranger Things, and spending time with my friends and family.
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Avery Lucas
Hi my name is Avery Lucas and I am a Junior at Turpin Highschool. I am on the swim team and run track. In the future I want to study psychology and am excited to help kids learn new skills and grow their confidence, while also having fun!
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Tannaya Ridley
Hi, my name is Tannaya Ridley, and I am from Toledo, Ohio. I am a second year studying Marketing at the University of Cincinnati. At the University, I am a member of the Alpha Kappa Psi professional business fraternity. I love to spend time with my friends and am really passionate about helping others in any way I can! I am so excited to be apart of the Happy Racquets team!!
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Gwyn Pagett
Hi! My name is Gwyn Pagett, and I'm a second-year at the University of Cincinnati, but I'm originally from Columbus, Ohio. I played field hockey in high school, and I love playing pickleball and tennis with my friends during the summer. At UC, I'm majoring in environmental studies and minoring in political science. I'm excited to watch the kids learn new skills and grow as players
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Ana Kallmeyer
Hi! My name is Ana Kallmeyer, and I am a second-year marketing student at the University of Cincinnati. I am also a member of Alpha Kappa Psi, a professional business fraternity, where I have developed strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills. I have always enjoyed staying active and being involved. I love working with others, building connections, and creating a positive and encouraging environment. I'm excited about the opportunity to help kids stay engaged and improve their skills while promoting an active and fun atmosphere.
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Emma Rosfeld
Hi! My name is Emma Rosfeld. I'm currently a sophomore at the Univerity of Cincinnati and I'm studying communications and Pre-Law. I'm involved with Chi-Omega and the professional fraternity, Kappa Alpha PI. Outside of school and work, I love coffee, going for walks, being active, and doing crafts. I'm so excited to be involved with Happy Racquets and create some fun memories!!
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Ella Schweikert
My name is Ella Schweikert, and I am a junior at Turpin High School! I have been playing tennis for over ten years and am currently on the varsity tennis team. I am very passionate about working with kids and am excited to help others discover and share my love for the sport!
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Annika Kline
Hi my name is Annika! I graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Madison in May of '24 with a BS in Chemistry and certificate in German. I currently work in scientific communications. I am deeply passionate about my work and committed to making information accessible to diverse audiences in a clear and engaging way.