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11225 Luna Rd #3113,
Dallas, TX 75229
(214) 670-6367
Mon-Fri 9:00am-10pm
Sat 8am-8pm
Sun 9am-8pm
Zoltan Papp
(General Manager)
Zoltan was born in Budapest, Hungary and first picked up a tennis racquet at age 10. By age 18 he was the number 1 junior in Hungary, 25th in Europe, and reached his highest junior rankings of 96 in the world (ITF). He began his entrepreneur studies at Baylor University in January of 2000. Finished his eligibility in 2003 by then holding the highest winning percentage and winning streak in singles and doubles. During his career at Baylor, he was awarded with the Golden Bear Award, Breakthrough Athlete of the Year, Baylor’s Most Valuable Tennis Player, Baylor’s Most Inspirational Player, and Baylor’s Male Athlete of the Year.
After college, Zoltan worked as a Tennis Teaching Professional at Brookhaven Country Club where he was recognized as the most productive and valuable pro. He was also the winner of the “Rising STAR Award” amongst all country clubs within Club Corp.
In 2008, he accepted the famous ATP Tour Manager position, and traveled 22-25 weeks a year on the Tour as the number one liaison between players and the tournaments. He has developed lifelong friendships and learned the game from no other world class athletes and celebrities like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic. During this time, he has mastered what it takes to be amongst the very best professional tennis players. His passion for teaching tennis grew stronger and wants to build a program that prepares individuals for success on and off the court by enhancing their unique personalities and skills.
In 2012 he not only joined the staff at The Four Seasons Sports Club in Irving, but he had become the Tournament Director of the largest ATP Challenger of its kind, the Irving Tennis Classic.
Zoltan is thrilled to join Impact Activities as the General Manager at LB Houston Tennis Center.
Zoltan was born in Budapest, Hungary and first picked up a tennis racquet at age 10. By age 18 he was the number 1 junior in Hungary, 25th in Europe, and reached his highest junior rankings of 96 in the world (ITF). He began his entrepreneur studies at Baylor University in January of 2000. Finished his eligibility in 2003 by then holding the highest winning percentage and winning streak in singles and doubles. During his career at Baylor, he was awarded with the Golden Bear Award, Breakthrough Athlete of the Year, Baylor’s Most Valuable Tennis Player, Baylor’s Most Inspirational Player, and Baylor’s Male Athlete of the Year.
After college, Zoltan worked as a Tennis Teaching Professional at Brookhaven Country Club where he was recognized as the most productive and valuable pro. He was also the winner of the “Rising STAR Award” amongst all country clubs within Club Corp.
In 2008, he accepted the famous ATP Tour Manager position, and traveled 22-25 weeks a year on the Tour as the number one liaison between players and the tournaments. He has developed lifelong friendships and learned the game from no other world class athletes and celebrities like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic. During this time, he has mastered what it takes to be amongst the very best professional tennis players. His passion for teaching tennis grew stronger and wants to build a program that prepares individuals for success on and off the court by enhancing their unique personalities and skills.
In 2012 he not only joined the staff at The Four Seasons Sports Club in Irving, but he had become the Tournament Director of the largest ATP Challenger of its kind, the Irving Tennis Classic.
Zoltan is thrilled to join Impact Activities as the General Manager at LB Houston Tennis Center.
Nandor Veres
(Director of Racquet Sports)
Nandor was born and raised in Budapest, Hungary. He was National Champion titles in both singles and
doubles, he studied MS in Mathematics and Computer Science, then graduated with MS in Sports
Science. “Coach” (as he likes to be called) has 40 plus years of experience in fundraising, building, and
managing sports clubs and developing both collegiate and professional tennis players. Represented
Hungary on various international events such as the European Championships, ATP, WTA, ITF, ETA
Tournaments, Grand Slams, Fed Cup, Olympic Games and the ITF International Workshops Worldwide as
a presenter. Founder of the first Hungarian National Tennis College program and the Gifted Athletes
program.
Nandor moved to Norway in 1988, as the Director of Tennis he developed and managed the two largest
programs in Scandinavia, averaged 700 participants on a weekly basis. Developed high performance
players who competed in various international players like the European Championship, Nordic
Championships, ITF, and ETA tournaments.
Following a successfully 14 years in Norway, Nandor and his family moved to Delray Beach, Florida. The
Florida Tennis Center (FTC) was designed and financed by Nandor as a private tennis club with 11 tennis
courts, club house, pro shop, international boarding academy for professional players.
Nandor has extensive experience in running, managing USTA and ITF Pro Circuit tournaments.
Nandor’s systematic player development program is designed for top international and professional
players. He personally coached and assisted Melinda Czink (WTA 54), Petra Mandula (WTA 30), Monica
Puig, Attila Savolt (ATP 68), Denis Shapovalov, Taylor Fritz, Kozlov brothers, Alex Kuznetsov (ITF 5) to
name a few.
Some of Nandor’s most talented juniors have gone to attend top division 1 schools and Ivy League
schools, most recently Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and Stanford.
Nandor and his wife has moved to Texas with one goal in mind. Develop a grand slam champion
America has not seen in almost 20 years. While Kenin won last grand slam for the ladies in 2020 at the
Australian Open, the gentlemen’s side has not been represented since Andy Roddick’s win at the US
Open in 2003.
Nandor was born and raised in Budapest, Hungary. He was National Champion titles in both singles and
doubles, he studied MS in Mathematics and Computer Science, then graduated with MS in Sports
Science. “Coach” (as he likes to be called) has 40 plus years of experience in fundraising, building, and
managing sports clubs and developing both collegiate and professional tennis players. Represented
Hungary on various international events such as the European Championships, ATP, WTA, ITF, ETA
Tournaments, Grand Slams, Fed Cup, Olympic Games and the ITF International Workshops Worldwide as
a presenter. Founder of the first Hungarian National Tennis College program and the Gifted Athletes
program.
Nandor moved to Norway in 1988, as the Director of Tennis he developed and managed the two largest
programs in Scandinavia, averaged 700 participants on a weekly basis. Developed high performance
players who competed in various international players like the European Championship, Nordic
Championships, ITF, and ETA tournaments.
Following a successfully 14 years in Norway, Nandor and his family moved to Delray Beach, Florida. The
Florida Tennis Center (FTC) was designed and financed by Nandor as a private tennis club with 11 tennis
courts, club house, pro shop, international boarding academy for professional players.
Nandor has extensive experience in running, managing USTA and ITF Pro Circuit tournaments.
Nandor’s systematic player development program is designed for top international and professional
players. He personally coached and assisted Melinda Czink (WTA 54), Petra Mandula (WTA 30), Monica
Puig, Attila Savolt (ATP 68), Denis Shapovalov, Taylor Fritz, Kozlov brothers, Alex Kuznetsov (ITF 5) to
name a few.
Some of Nandor’s most talented juniors have gone to attend top division 1 schools and Ivy League
schools, most recently Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and Stanford.
Nandor and his wife has moved to Texas with one goal in mind. Develop a grand slam champion
America has not seen in almost 20 years. While Kenin won last grand slam for the ladies in 2020 at the
Australian Open, the gentlemen’s side has not been represented since Andy Roddick’s win at the US
Open in 2003.
Ryan Mullins
(Tennis Professional)
Ryan attended Texas A&M for college before joining the AirForce. After his stint away
from the sport, he went back to coaching at Huffines Tennis Center as an Assistant Pro.
Ryan then took a job at Fair Oaks Tennis Center where he spent four years as the Head
Pro learning under Donnie Rains. Joined LB Houston in 2018 as the Adult and Tennis
Director.
Rya has been involved in the game of tennis since he was four years old. He has
played an assorted amount of higher-level tennis and played in all levels of
competitive play be it Juniors, Collegiate, or Adults. He has experience in almost all
phases of tennis be it teaching different ages, racquet maintenance and facility
managerial experience. He has been coaching the game of tennis on and off, with the
majority of the time on, for over 15 years.
Ryan is look forward to seeing everyone at the facility. He is eager to see the growth
and expansion of our facility he calls home. Lastly, if someone has not welcomed you
yet to LBH, may I be the first to say "Thank you for being a part of the LBH Family."
Ryan attended Texas A&M for college before joining the AirForce. After his stint away
from the sport, he went back to coaching at Huffines Tennis Center as an Assistant Pro.
Ryan then took a job at Fair Oaks Tennis Center where he spent four years as the Head
Pro learning under Donnie Rains. Joined LB Houston in 2018 as the Adult and Tennis
Director.
Rya has been involved in the game of tennis since he was four years old. He has
played an assorted amount of higher-level tennis and played in all levels of
competitive play be it Juniors, Collegiate, or Adults. He has experience in almost all
phases of tennis be it teaching different ages, racquet maintenance and facility
managerial experience. He has been coaching the game of tennis on and off, with the
majority of the time on, for over 15 years.
Ryan is look forward to seeing everyone at the facility. He is eager to see the growth
and expansion of our facility he calls home. Lastly, if someone has not welcomed you
yet to LBH, may I be the first to say "Thank you for being a part of the LBH Family."
Rafael Alvarez
(Tennis Professional)
Rafa was Born in Cuba, and raised in Miami since age eight. Grew up playing tennis in
Florida and played division 1 collegiate tennis in New York. He won national
championship with ASA- Brooklyn Avengers in 2014.
Started his coaching journey in Miami. He was assistant coach of ASA College and
eventually head coach, too. Played professional tennis from 2015-2018.
Coach Rafa is fun, energetic, his enthusiasm and love for the game is contagious.
Relocated to Dallas early 2021 with his wife, Sabrina.
Rafa was Born in Cuba, and raised in Miami since age eight. Grew up playing tennis in
Florida and played division 1 collegiate tennis in New York. He won national
championship with ASA- Brooklyn Avengers in 2014.
Started his coaching journey in Miami. He was assistant coach of ASA College and
eventually head coach, too. Played professional tennis from 2015-2018.
Coach Rafa is fun, energetic, his enthusiasm and love for the game is contagious.
Relocated to Dallas early 2021 with his wife, Sabrina.
Omkar Desai
(Tennis Professional)
If you are looking to improve your overall game, Coach Omkar is the guy for you. He is a
very passionate and avid tennis player, playing since eight years old. He has played
competitively in high school, singles at the varsity level, and made the state
championships four years in a row in New Jersey. Omkar has also played in college at
Rutgers University. He has experience in coaching adults and juniors from beginner to
advanced level. He enjoys working with all levels of athletes and looking forward to seeing
you on the courts.
If you are looking to improve your overall game, Coach Omkar is the guy for you. He is a
very passionate and avid tennis player, playing since eight years old. He has played
competitively in high school, singles at the varsity level, and made the state
championships four years in a row in New Jersey. Omkar has also played in college at
Rutgers University. He has experience in coaching adults and juniors from beginner to
advanced level. He enjoys working with all levels of athletes and looking forward to seeing
you on the courts.
Caden Cox
(Office Manager)
Played Tennis Since early childhood. He is also the head stringer at LBH, and has done stringing for multiple facilities around DFW.
Played Tennis Since early childhood. He is also the head stringer at LBH, and has done stringing for multiple facilities around DFW.
Meet Our Team
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