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6220 E Grand Ave,
Dallas, TX 75223
(469) 250-7887
Mon-Friday 8am-9:30pm
Saturday 8:00am-6pm
Sunday 9am-6pm
Andres Osorio
(General Manager)
Andres has been a part of the game of tennis for over 30 years. He is a former Division 1 Player at the University of Minnesota, Davis Cup (Ecuador) and Top 10 ITF Junior. Andres has managed, developed, and coached in some of the most prestigious clubs in the industry. As a USPTA, ITF credentialed professional, Andres is excited to be part of our Samuell Grand Tennis Center - Impact Activities community.
Andres has been a part of the game of tennis for over 30 years. He is a former Division 1 Player at the University of Minnesota, Davis Cup (Ecuador) and Top 10 ITF Junior. Andres has managed, developed, and coached in some of the most prestigious clubs in the industry. As a USPTA, ITF credentialed professional, Andres is excited to be part of our Samuell Grand Tennis Center - Impact Activities community.
Jason Warren
(Tennis Professional)
Jason Warren has been teaching tennis for over 10 years. After getting his start at The Village tennis center in Dallas, he served as head pro at Dallas Athletic Club for 6 years. In 2017 he brought his enthusiasm and love for the game to Samuell - Grand where he serves as the Head Pro/Adult director. Jason has experience working with players of all levels and abilities. He skillfully led several league teams to first place finishes in their division, and also coaches Bishop Lynch High School’s varsity tennis team. Jason has developed programs for both adults and juniors with focus on strategy and the mental aspect of tennis. He is passionate about promoting and growing tennis in the Dallas community. A fierce competitor, Jason was ranked in the top 10 in USTA leagues and took home the championship trophy in the first Masters year end USTA tournament. When he is not on the court teaching, he likes to spend time with his wife and two daughters.
Jason Warren has been teaching tennis for over 10 years. After getting his start at The Village tennis center in Dallas, he served as head pro at Dallas Athletic Club for 6 years. In 2017 he brought his enthusiasm and love for the game to Samuell - Grand where he serves as the Head Pro/Adult director. Jason has experience working with players of all levels and abilities. He skillfully led several league teams to first place finishes in their division, and also coaches Bishop Lynch High School’s varsity tennis team. Jason has developed programs for both adults and juniors with focus on strategy and the mental aspect of tennis. He is passionate about promoting and growing tennis in the Dallas community. A fierce competitor, Jason was ranked in the top 10 in USTA leagues and took home the championship trophy in the first Masters year end USTA tournament. When he is not on the court teaching, he likes to spend time with his wife and two daughters.
Lea Alguacil
(Tennis Professional)
From Paris, France. I speak French, English and Spanish. I picked up my first racquet at the age of 6. I competed in several qualifying ITF tennis tournaments prior to college. I was offered a scholarship to play D1 college tennis at the University of New Orleans for 5 years. I graduated from a bachelor in business administration with a minor in management in 2020. This same year I won the First Team All-Southland in singles and Second Team in doubles. As captain, I led my team to a regular season championship title. In 2022 I graduated with an MBA and finished my last year of college tennis by winning Second Team All-Southland in singles.
From Paris, France. I speak French, English and Spanish. I picked up my first racquet at the age of 6. I competed in several qualifying ITF tennis tournaments prior to college. I was offered a scholarship to play D1 college tennis at the University of New Orleans for 5 years. I graduated from a bachelor in business administration with a minor in management in 2020. This same year I won the First Team All-Southland in singles and Second Team in doubles. As captain, I led my team to a regular season championship title. In 2022 I graduated with an MBA and finished my last year of college tennis by winning Second Team All-Southland in singles.
BJ Pammit
(Performance Lead)
BJ has been part of the industry for several years, focusing on Performance/High Level Juniors. He also leads tournament players. If you want to improve your game and get it to the next level, BJ is your guy!
BJ has been part of the industry for several years, focusing on Performance/High Level Juniors. He also leads tournament players. If you want to improve your game and get it to the next level, BJ is your guy!
Sy Pham
(Tennis Professional)
Looking to clean up your strokes? Sy is an excellent technique coach, not too mention that he also is a technician for your racket.
Looking to clean up your strokes? Sy is an excellent technique coach, not too mention that he also is a technician for your racket.
Andra Cornea
(Tennis Professional)
Born in Romania.
- Came to America in 2011 with a full tennis scholarship
- Graduate with Kinesiology degree and Health science minor from Austin Peay State university division 1
- Top 50 in Romania at 18 years old
- 2007 played Prince Cup in Miami along other international tournaments
- Austin Peay State University 2011-2014 team player captaining the ladder 2 years
- SAAC ( student athlete advisory commitee)
tennis representative
- Dean List
- Started coaching in 2006. Taught through college and then in 2014 started to coach full time. Taught all levels and ages starting with 3 years old up to 82 years old. Techniques are very important and a strong foundation for any tennis players. Therefore, Andra puts a lot of emphasis on it but also focuses on consistency, strategy, team practices , beginner programs and mental coaching.
Joined Samuell Grand's team on May of 2022 and is excited to help your game improve to the next level!
Born in Romania.
- Came to America in 2011 with a full tennis scholarship
- Graduate with Kinesiology degree and Health science minor from Austin Peay State university division 1
- Top 50 in Romania at 18 years old
- 2007 played Prince Cup in Miami along other international tournaments
- Austin Peay State University 2011-2014 team player captaining the ladder 2 years
- SAAC ( student athlete advisory commitee)
tennis representative
- Dean List
- Started coaching in 2006. Taught through college and then in 2014 started to coach full time. Taught all levels and ages starting with 3 years old up to 82 years old. Techniques are very important and a strong foundation for any tennis players. Therefore, Andra puts a lot of emphasis on it but also focuses on consistency, strategy, team practices , beginner programs and mental coaching.
Joined Samuell Grand's team on May of 2022 and is excited to help your game improve to the next level!
Lane Pender
(Tennis Professional)
Lane’s passion for tennis began with her first lesson at the age of seven. She continued that dedication
over the years through competitive USTA Juniors Tournaments and Lubbock Coronado Varsity Tennis.
Lane placed second overall in the 2004 UIL 5A State Tennis Tournament in Girls Doubles and first overall
in the 2003 UIL 5A State Team Tennis Championship. In 2005, Lane participated in Division 1 team
matches at Texas Tech University while obtaining her undergraduate degree in Advertising.
In December 2019, Lane created and launched a new tennis + fitness class concept called Tennis Fit
Club. Tennis Fit Club is an innovative and effective workout class format that combines the best of tennis
drills and High Intensity Interval Training worlds to maximize strength, endurance, and stability for
improved on-court results.
Lane’s passion for tennis began with her first lesson at the age of seven. She continued that dedication
over the years through competitive USTA Juniors Tournaments and Lubbock Coronado Varsity Tennis.
Lane placed second overall in the 2004 UIL 5A State Tennis Tournament in Girls Doubles and first overall
in the 2003 UIL 5A State Team Tennis Championship. In 2005, Lane participated in Division 1 team
matches at Texas Tech University while obtaining her undergraduate degree in Advertising.
In December 2019, Lane created and launched a new tennis + fitness class concept called Tennis Fit
Club. Tennis Fit Club is an innovative and effective workout class format that combines the best of tennis
drills and High Intensity Interval Training worlds to maximize strength, endurance, and stability for
improved on-court results.
Dora Johannesen
(Tennis Professional)
Growing up in Canada, Dora competed in tennis throughout her childhood. She won the Canadian nationals at 13 and continued to stay within the top three in Canada throughout junior years before she attained a full scholarship to play division 1 NCAA Tennis at University of Virginia. She played all four years there with her identical twin sister. After graduating she realized her passion for tennis/fitness and now has over 15 years of experience. She loves connecting, motivating and helping juniors and adults achieve their tennis goals. Dora has two daughters Aria(7) and Elle (10) who also love tennis. They have both progressed through red, orange and greenball and are currently competing in junior Usta tournaments in Texas. Dora lives in East Dallas and can’t wait to help Samuel Grand tennis continue to grow and become a great facility within the community.
Growing up in Canada, Dora competed in tennis throughout her childhood. She won the Canadian nationals at 13 and continued to stay within the top three in Canada throughout junior years before she attained a full scholarship to play division 1 NCAA Tennis at University of Virginia. She played all four years there with her identical twin sister. After graduating she realized her passion for tennis/fitness and now has over 15 years of experience. She loves connecting, motivating and helping juniors and adults achieve their tennis goals. Dora has two daughters Aria(7) and Elle (10) who also love tennis. They have both progressed through red, orange and greenball and are currently competing in junior Usta tournaments in Texas. Dora lives in East Dallas and can’t wait to help Samuel Grand tennis continue to grow and become a great facility within the community.
Marta Ascenzo
(Tennis Professional)
Marta Ascenzo comes from Toronto, Canada where she was a competitive junior tennis player ranked as high as No. 1 in the country in both singles and doubles. Always teamed in doubles with her identical twin sister, Dora Johannesen, Marta played internationally as a member of the Canadian Fed Cup juniors team and was recruited to play tennis at the University of Virginia on a D1 tennis scholarship. After graduating, Marta worked in finance for 10 years before starting a family and shifting her career towards fitness and athletics. Marta shares her passion for tennis with her two sons, Pierce (8) and Tristan (11), who both play competitive USTA junior tennis. Marta currently resides in the park cities with her family and wants nothing more than to help grow a successful public tennis facility accessible to everyone in the community to enjoy.
Marta Ascenzo comes from Toronto, Canada where she was a competitive junior tennis player ranked as high as No. 1 in the country in both singles and doubles. Always teamed in doubles with her identical twin sister, Dora Johannesen, Marta played internationally as a member of the Canadian Fed Cup juniors team and was recruited to play tennis at the University of Virginia on a D1 tennis scholarship. After graduating, Marta worked in finance for 10 years before starting a family and shifting her career towards fitness and athletics. Marta shares her passion for tennis with her two sons, Pierce (8) and Tristan (11), who both play competitive USTA junior tennis. Marta currently resides in the park cities with her family and wants nothing more than to help grow a successful public tennis facility accessible to everyone in the community to enjoy.
Lisa Maxwell
(Pickleball Coordinator)
Lisa Maxwell finds herself in a pickle several times a week on the courts at Samuell Grand.
She’s not sour about it though. In fact, she downright relishes it. Lisa finds joy and connection
in teaching and playing the sport of pickleball. In 2022, she became a certified pickleball
instructor with IPTPA. You will often find her on the courts teaching all levels of beginners and
coordinating leagues, classes and other pickleball events at Samuell Grand. She is also
available for private lessons.
Lisa grew up in Dallas and is also an RN at UTSouthwestern. Lisa has been an RN for 24
years. She played tennis in her youth and is a cycling enthusiast.
Lisa Maxwell finds herself in a pickle several times a week on the courts at Samuell Grand.
She’s not sour about it though. In fact, she downright relishes it. Lisa finds joy and connection
in teaching and playing the sport of pickleball. In 2022, she became a certified pickleball
instructor with IPTPA. You will often find her on the courts teaching all levels of beginners and
coordinating leagues, classes and other pickleball events at Samuell Grand. She is also
available for private lessons.
Lisa grew up in Dallas and is also an RN at UTSouthwestern. Lisa has been an RN for 24
years. She played tennis in her youth and is a cycling enthusiast.
Soozy Martin
(Pickleball Professional)
IPTPA Certified Pickleball Instructor
Soozy is a marathon runner who has most recently completed
150 half marathons in 137 months. Prior to that, she played
tennis until her doctor told her running would be better for her
knees than tennis. Competition has always been part of her
game and once she stumbled onto Pickleball she was hooked.
Soozy plays 5 days a week and sometimes multiple times a day.
If you take a lesson from her, no doubt you’ll learn something
new every time. She’s fascinated by the rules and recently
completed referee training so keep an eye on those feet near
the kitchen.
IPTPA Certified Pickleball Instructor
Soozy is a marathon runner who has most recently completed
150 half marathons in 137 months. Prior to that, she played
tennis until her doctor told her running would be better for her
knees than tennis. Competition has always been part of her
game and once she stumbled onto Pickleball she was hooked.
Soozy plays 5 days a week and sometimes multiple times a day.
If you take a lesson from her, no doubt you’ll learn something
new every time. She’s fascinated by the rules and recently
completed referee training so keep an eye on those feet near
the kitchen.
Jon Shirley
(Pickleball Professional)
Jon has been part of the National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL), United States Tennis Association (USTA), and/or various tennis leagues for over 30 years. Jon has coached, taught or mentored various levels or juniors and adults throughout the years. Jon recently made the smooth transition from tennis to pickleball and has already begun teaching others to embrace the exciting sport.
Jon has been part of the National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL), United States Tennis Association (USTA), and/or various tennis leagues for over 30 years. Jon has coached, taught or mentored various levels or juniors and adults throughout the years. Jon recently made the smooth transition from tennis to pickleball and has already begun teaching others to embrace the exciting sport.
Meet Our Team
QUESTIONS REGARDING PROGRAMS AND MEMBERSHIPS?
Contact Andres Osorio (General Manager) with any questions regarding services or adult/Junior programs.
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