Tom Fontana
Director of Tennis
Tom has many years of experience in tennis and, along with his staff of certified teaching professionals, will serve as the PATC Director of Tennis.
As a top-ranked junior player, Tom reached the Number 1 ranking in the East in Boys 16’s and 18’s, and, in 1981, was selected to the prestigious Junior Davis Cup Team. While attending the University of Texas, Tom played the Number 1 position, reaching Number 17 in the Men’s College Ranks.
He continued on to the Mens’ Professional Tour reaching an ATP tour ranking in the top 300, and played against such notable pros as Andre Agassi, Patrick McEnroe, Leif Shiras, and Bill Scanlon. He has coached many top juniors, including Jersey’s Justin Gimelstob, and other ATP players.
Additionally, Tom has coached several New Jersey State Singles Champions; Robbie Chess (Duke), Adam Wager (Michigan), and Talia Smoke (U.S. Air Force Academy). Tom was elected to the Asbury Park Press’ All-Century Tennis Team in 2000.
Paul Annacone Testimonial–Former touring professional player, and former coach of open-era leader in Grand Slams Roger Federer and former World No. 1 Pete Sampras and Tim Henman. Paul is currently a tennis commentator for the Tennis Channel.
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- “Tom has a tremendous mind for tennis, knows the game inside-out and will have a huge impact coaching and teaching at any level.”
- “Tom is a natural coach and is a great communicator with tons of passion for tennis to improve players at all levels.”
- “Tom’s energy and desire to teach are key to helping his students improve.”
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Please click on the link below to view Justin Gimelstobs Testimonial:
Patrick Smith
Tennis Professional
Pat has joined the PATC team as an experienced tennis professional. Pat’s mission is to share his passion and joy of tennis with students, assisting them in all the directions this life-long sport can take them.
Pat has taught thousands of tennis players from Toms River to Red Bank.
Pat has been a teaching tennis professional for 32 years. He has been a Teaching Pro at the Atlantic Club, Spring Lake Bath and Tennis Club, Head Pro at The Allaire Racquet Club, Head Pro at Mantoloking Yacht Club, Head Pro at the Bay Head Yacht Club, Head Pro at the Toms River Country Club and Head Pro at the Manasquan River Yacht Club. He has also been the Tennis Director at both the Mantoloking Yacht Club and Allaire Racquet Club.
He is experienced in teaching all recreational levels/ages, USTA levels from 2.5 to 4.5, and college level mens/women’s players. He has enthusiasm for the game and competes at the 4.5 Level and currently plays in USTA 9.0 Mixed Doubles and in the USTA 4.5 Mens League
Please click on any of the links below to view Patrick’s testimonials:
Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo – Sirius XM Radio Personality
Tom Rinaldi—Correspondent and Announcer for ESPN
Jordan Vasarkovy–Senior on the Wilkes University Women’s Tennis Team
Geoffrey Diehl—Sophomore on the Drew University Men’s Tennis Team
Andrew Aufseeser
Tennis Professional
Andrew has been playing since he was 4 years old. While at Ocean Township High School, Andrew played singles and was a nationally ranked junior in the Boys 14-18s in the USTA.
Andrew began teaching tennis in his senior year of high school.
The past two summers, Andrew taught over 40 hours a week with a local coach and also was the head pro at Deal Yeshiva camp.
Until recently, Andrew was playing on the pro circuit, traveling the world playing ITF futures. In August 2017, Andrew played in Saskatoon Canada. and in November, he played in Monterrey, Mexico, Metepec, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Tallahassee, Florida.
ndrew received tennis training in Sarasota/IMG Academy.
PTR Certified Professional
PTR Certified 10 and under
PTR Certified 11-17
PTR Certified Performance
USRSA Member