Tam Tennis Club -- Tennis Pros

Marcin Kozerski
Marcin has been working for Tam since 1998. He has many years of teaching experience and some satellite circuit experience.  Marcin earned his Bachelor Degree in Physical Education and his Masters in Sports Science with an emphasis in Tennis Instruction. Both degrees were earned at The Academy of Physical Education in Warsaw, Poland.  He teaches all levels of tennis.

Mindy Horne
Mindy has been teaching tennis for more than 20 years and has been at Tam since 2003. She grew up in Morton Grove and went to Maine East High School. Mindy was a 2-time Illinois State tennis champion in singles and went on to graduate from the University of Kansas with a degree in Math and Psychology. As a tennis player she earned a professional ranking in the ITA in both singles and doubles. To her credit she has played against Lisa Raymond and Jennifer Capriati and is USPTA certified – P 1 status.

Toni Todoric
Toni started playing tennis at the age of 9. He trained overseas in Belgrade, Serbia from the age of 14 to 16. He then trained in Longwood Tennis Academy in Sarasota, Florida from the age of 16 to 18. Toni has playing experience in ITF junior tournaments, Satellites- Futures, and USTA tournaments in Europe and North America. Also played Division 1 tennis on an athletic scholarship. Has taught in country clubs in Nantucket Island and the Chicagoland area. He has been at Tam since the fall of 2007.

Paul Mercury
Paul has been teaching tennis full time since his arrival in the Chicago land area in the summer of 1999.  He is a native of Winnipeg, Canada, and was previously ranked as the #2 Junior in the Province of Manitoba.  With many years of playing competitive tennis, Paul also played college tennis at University of Minnesota, Duluth.  He holds a degree in Sports Administration from Mount Royal College in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  Paul was the Tennis Director at Lakeshore Athletic Club in Chicago from 2001-2011.  He is USPTA Certified and enjoys teaching all levels of play. 

Michael Kuriniec
A Northwestern University graduate, fluent speaker of three languages, educator with lifelong teaching experience.  Avid tennis enthusiast with extensive background in the tennis industry as a tennis equipment researcher, player, and tennis professional.  USTA lifetime member.  Member of USPTA, USPTR, and USRSA.  "I love playing and teaching tennis.  I love growing THE GAME.  Tennis is my passion."

John Bhatty
John has been at Tam for almost 3 years, teaching kids and adult groups as well as teaching private lessons.  He was born in Chicago and learned to play tennis at age 12.  John has been teaching tennis for over 20 years and enjoys teaching new elements of the game to his students.  "I still love teaching and playing tennis and have always been enthusiastic about this great, lifelong sport."