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.

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.

ELIJAH GABRIEL
Berry Student Tennis Instructor

MAIA LEE
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.

JAMES WILLINGHAM
Teaching Assistant, Front Desk Attendant

James is from Trion, GA and has been playing varsity tennis for his high school for 4 years. James enjoys wrestling, outdoor activities, and spending time with his loved ones.