Iñaki coordinates the International Department of PTR. Iñaki has traveled to more than 100 countries to teach PTR Workshops, resulting in having taught more than 650 PTR workshops. He represents the organization at many International ITF and ATP conferences and symposia.

Born in Milan, Italy, Iñaki is able to converse with our members in Italian, English, Spanish, French and Portuguese. Iñaki is also the Coordinator of ACE, PTR’s multicultural participation program, represents PTR on various USTA and ITF Committees, is on the Cardio Tennis Speaker Staff and is a USTA High Performance Coach. He is one of only two clinicians authorized to conduct international Etcheberry Strength & Conditioning Certification.

In this position, Milena will design, implement and manage PTR’s education for Level One, Level Two and specialty courses. To continue to expand tennis’ reach, Milena will work with PTR’s successful diversity programs such as the PTR ACE Program, Wheelchair and Adaptive Programs and the Junior Apprentice Program. Milena is spearheading PTR’s exciting new initiative PTR-W – Because We Can. The program will recruit, certify and empower female coaches providing the tools and networking support they need to progress through their career paths.

Milena comes to the position very well equipped for it. She has been a member of the organization since 2011, and is a Certified Professional in all PTR education pathways. She grew up on the courts of her parents’ tennis club, where she started playing at age three; and as a junior player, Stephens reached #1 in her native Brazil. She earned a full athletic scholarship to play for Delta State University, and went on to earn her BA and then a Masters degree in Sports Management. Milena served a Director of Tennis at Cleveland Country Club in Mississippi. She also coached at Midtown Athletic Club in Weston, Florida, where she discovered a passion for working with children.

Julie is responsible for coordinating special events, such as PTR WEEK, Spring TennisFest, Tennis Club Owners Conference and Professional Development Weekend. Julie also manages the many benefits available to PTR members. Julie is a member of HEAD’s Team Airflow.

With a passion for wheelchair tennis and Special Olympics, Julie annually serves as Tournament Director for both the PTR Wheelchair Tennis Championships and the Special Olympics Tennis Championships. In 2006, PTR received a National Award for Adaptive Tennis. In 2005, Julie received the USTA Community Service Award for the Southern Section and the Special Olympics South Carolina’s Super Hero Award. In 2004, she was recognized by RSI Magazine as the Wheelchair Tennis Champion of the Year. Julie is very active in the local community and teaches sports and fitness classes as her hobby. Julie has been with PTR since 1985, and has a B.S. in Public Relations from Florida State University.

A familiar face to many PTR members, Helma has been with the organization since its inception. Prior to joining the inaugural PTR staff, she worked for Dennis Van der Meer.

Helma has worn many hats over the years, including, Clinician, Tester and Merchandise Director. Still responsible for merchandise, accounts receivable, and assisting with workshop coordination, as Director of Membership, her duties expanded to include membership growth and retention. Helma graduated cum laude with a degree in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina.

Michael joined the PTR Staff in May 2023! He played Division II college tennis at the University of Charleston where he graduated Cum Laude in Chemistry.

He started his tennis career in 2005 working as an Assistant Tennis Instructor in Charleston, WV. He later became a Junior Tennis Director in Orlando, FL, before working at the United States Tennis Association as the National NTRP Coordinator. Michael is responsible for optimizing PTR Memberships and identifying opportunities for renewal campaign strategies.

Caitlyn joined PTR as the member experience coordinator. She assists PTR members both new and current, ensuring they have the best experience working with PTR. Caitlyn also manages PTR’s branding.

She is responsible for the consistent look and theme of all PTR graphics and messaging in order to grow the PTR marketing and social media footprint. Caitlyn graduated from Northern Michigan University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design.

Christopher joined the PTR family in September of 2022! His role is to provide the best experience to our members by ensuring they understand and have access to their PTR member benefits.

He’s a recent graduate of Anderson University, class of 2020, where he majored in Business Management. He has held different positions within member services, with his last position being a Concierge Manager.

Sanaz joined the PTR Staff in February 2022! She played Division I college tennis at the University of North Carolina (UNC). Then she went on to play the Pro Tour for 8 years.

Sanaz joined the PTR Staff in February 2022!

She played Division I college tennis at the University of North Carolina (UNC).

Then she went on to play the Pro Tour for 8 years. 

Sanaz was ranked as high as #150 in world in Singles and as high as #119 in the world in doubles. 

She won 2 WTA Singles Titles and 20 WTA Doubles titles. 

Sanaz is married to Joseph and has a young daughter, Aila.    She’ll be assisting in member services for all the PSR companies so you will probably be speaking with her!  

Anne is the Education Consultant for PTR, responsible for designing and developing the new PTR Coach Education Pathway. She is also a consultant to several tennis academies and USA Football. Previously, Anne was Manager, Coaching Education for USTA High Performance, working with High Performance Coaches throughout the USA.

Prior to the USTA position, Anne served as Coach Education Director for The Lawn Tennis Association in England. At the LTA, Anne had full responsibility for developing all Coach Education and Teacher Education courses, all Tutor Training, Coach Development and Coach Licensing. She was a member of the ITF International Coaches Commission from 1997-2005. Anne has also coached full time, and presents at numerous tennis and other sport conventions and symposia around the world. She is in the process of completing her PhD, studying how the relationships between coaches, parents and the system impact the development of young tennis players with potential.

Louie travels the globe conducting International PTR Day events, certification workshops & PTR testing. Louie is one of only two clinicians authorized to conduct international Etcheberry Strength & Conditioning Certification.

Louie has a Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics from Baylor University, is a Senior Head Professional at the Van der Meer Tennis Center, a PTR Master Professional and PTR International Tester and Clinician.