Staff
Rome Tennis Center: 706.236.4490
COLT GASTON
General Manager
Colt is from Rome, Georgia. He played tennis at Rome High School before playing collegiately at Louisiana State University where he was an All-American and SEC-Indoor Doubles Champion for the Tigers. After graduating from LSU, Colt went on to play professionally where we ranked among the top 500 ATP. Colt has been working with juniors for over 15 years and has an expertise in player development. He has worked with 2 top 100 players ATP/WTA and helped over 30 kids obtain college scholarships. Colt is joining us from the University of Missouri where he was the Head Women’s Tennis Coach for the past 4 years and also helped the Tigers obtain their highest ranking in program history. Colt also helped oversee the Mizzou Tennis Complex that has over 400 members.
STARLA RODEN
Pro Shop & Membership Manager
Starla Roden brings a strong background in the sports industry after working in management for the Rome Braves for 21 years before joining the RTCBC and Rome Downtown team. Outside of work, Starla enjoys spending time with her growing family, including her husband of 29 years, Jerry, as well as daughter Ansley and her husband Kiah Huckaby, son Evan and his wife Kloe, grandchildren Asher Roden and Lainey Kate Roden, and two grand-dogs Maverick Huckaby and Ozzie Roden.
TEG LOZANO
Director of Tennis
Teg, from Pecos, TX, is coming to Rome from the Castlewood Country Club in Pleasanton, CA where he was the Director of Racquets. Teg brought strong growth to tennis and pickleball during his time at Castlewood and also featured as one of Cliff Drysdale Management’s touring professionals delivering signature events all across the country. Teg enjoys riding his bike, longboarding, kayaking, and going to the beach.
ALEX TOROK
Director of Pickleball
Alex Torok has over a dozen years of coaching experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He is passionate about stroke development, tactics, and functional fitness. A veteran servicemember with the US Coast Guard from San Antonio, Texas, Alex also holds a masters in Sports Management from the University of Texas. He joins us from his most recent position in Northern Virginia and is dedicated to enriching the Rome Pickleball community through enhancing the member experience.
LUIS ROJAS
Tennis Teaching Professional
Tennis accomplishments include:
ELIJAH GABRIEL
Berry Student Tennis Instructor
DIEGO LOPEZ
Berry Student Tennis Instructor
CALEB MCCURRY
Tennis Instructor
LEANNE MANN
Pickleball Instructor
TREVOR HENDRIX
Pickleball Instructor
ISABEL POTTER
Pickleball Instructor
Isabel, from Litchfield Park, AZ, recently moved to Cartersville, GA and also recently became a certified PPR Pickleball Coach. Isabel is excited to expand her passion for pickleball and coaching others here in Rome, GA. She also enjoys playing in tournaments, hiking, stand up paddle, yoga, baking and spending time with family and friends.
TORI CALVERT
Teaching Assistant, Front Desk Attendant
Tori is from Rome, GA and has been playing tennis for 6 years. Tori trains at the Rome Tennis Center and plays varsity for Model High School. Tori started at RTC as staff last year and is looking forward to helping run camps and classes for young players. Tori enjoys baking, traveling, and being involved with her church youth group.
CLUBHOUSE STAFF
KYLE WILLIAMS
Front Desk Supervisor
KENDRA FACLCITELLI
Front Desk Attendant
DEBRA AULT-BUTENKO
Front Desk Attendant
HARLEY ALLEN
Front Desk Attendant
ANN HORTMAN
Tournament Director
Phone: 706.295.5576