Meet our pros!
Catarina Lindqvist Ryan - Club Owner
Todd Doran - General Manager / Tennis Director
Todd Doran - General Manager / Tennis Director
Catarina is a former WTA Tour player, having reached a career high rank of number 10. She reached the semifinals at Wimbledon and the Australian Open. Throughout her career she won five singles titles. Catarina coached two WTA players and served as the captain of the Swedish Fed Cup team from 2005-2007. She has also competed in the O
Catarina is a former WTA Tour player, having reached a career high rank of number 10. She reached the semifinals at Wimbledon and the Australian Open. Throughout her career she won five singles titles. Catarina coached two WTA players and served as the captain of the Swedish Fed Cup team from 2005-2007. She has also competed in the Olympics twice and was the Assistant Coach at Rutgers University.
Todd Doran - General Manager / Tennis Director
Todd Doran - General Manager / Tennis Director
Todd Doran - General Manager / Tennis Director
Todd is our Director of Tennis and a PTR Certified Professional in 10 & Under, 11 to 17, and Adult Development. He is also licensed in Cardio Tennis. Prior to coming to EBRC he was the Director of Tennis at the Cherry Hill Health & Racquet Club, which won a national award and many regional awards from the USTA for their facility and prog
Todd is our Director of Tennis and a PTR Certified Professional in 10 & Under, 11 to 17, and Adult Development. He is also licensed in Cardio Tennis. Prior to coming to EBRC he was the Director of Tennis at the Cherry Hill Health & Racquet Club, which won a national award and many regional awards from the USTA for their facility and programming. He attended Marywood University and led the team to four NCAA National DIII Tournaments.
(860) 798-7906
Vanessa Canda - Junior Director
Todd Doran - General Manager / Tennis Director
Vanessa Canda - Junior Director
Vanessa is from Jersey City, New Jersey. She attended McNair Academic High School, where she was a three-year letter winner in at first singles, winning county competitions as a freshman. While competing, she was ranked in the top 10 for the USTA's Junior Girls 18 and Under in New Jersey. She went on to play Division 1 tennis (singles an
Vanessa is from Jersey City, New Jersey. She attended McNair Academic High School, where she was a three-year letter winner in at first singles, winning county competitions as a freshman. While competing, she was ranked in the top 10 for the USTA's Junior Girls 18 and Under in New Jersey. She went on to play Division 1 tennis (singles and doubles) at Rider University on a tennis scholarship, playing at first singles all four years, and graduated with a B.A. in Graphic Design. Vanessa's experience has shaped her philosophy about the sport. She believes that tennis is a game that rewards creative, disciplined, and devoted athletes. Vanessa shares her passion and interest in tennis with any student that is willing to put in the work or dedication.
Arthur Stefani - High Performance Director
Arthur Stefani - High Performance Director
Arthur Stefani - High Performance Director
Arthur Stefani has been coaching tennis full-time since 2018. Originally from Brazil, he was a volunteer at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) from 2018-2019, where he helped guide FAU to the Conference USA finals. He's also been a hitting partner to Venus Williams, Shelby Rogers, Kevin Anderson, and Jarmila Wolfe. Stefani also serves as a
Arthur Stefani has been coaching tennis full-time since 2018. Originally from Brazil, he was a volunteer at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) from 2018-2019, where he helped guide FAU to the Conference USA finals. He's also been a hitting partner to Venus Williams, Shelby Rogers, Kevin Anderson, and Jarmila Wolfe. Stefani also serves as a coach and agent for his sister, Luisa Stefani, who is an Olympic medalist and current top 10 WTA Doubles player. Throughout his playing career at FAU and Xavier University, he was named to the Big East First Team, the Big East Rookie of the Year, and went to the Conference USA Finals in 2018. Stefani is currently a volunteer Assistant Coach at Princeton University, working with the Princeton Women’s Tennis Team since Summer 2021.
(813) 435-0435
Larry Dillon - Tennis Professional
Arthur Stefani - High Performance Director
Arthur Stefani - High Performance Director
Larry is certified by the PTR and has a degree of “Master of Tennis” in Junior Development as well as a certification in Adult Development at the Professional Level. He was the primary coach for numerous players who played college tennis and one player currently playing on the pro tour. While he enjoys teaching all ages, he has a stron
Larry is certified by the PTR and has a degree of “Master of Tennis” in Junior Development as well as a certification in Adult Development at the Professional Level. He was the primary coach for numerous players who played college tennis and one player currently playing on the pro tour. While he enjoys teaching all ages, he has a strong background and commitment to working with 10 and under players. He believes there’s great potential in all players and seeks to motivate them to be the best they can be both on and off the court. Larry also serves on the USTA Eastern Board of Directors.
(732) 735-8837
Guillermo Varela - Tennis Professional
Guillermo Varela - Tennis Professional
Guillermo Varela - Tennis Professional
Guillermo was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and started playing tennis at a very young age. By the age of 12, he was ranked #1 in his division and soon tennis become his life. He was a former ranked professional tennis player representing Argentina in the Junior Davis Cup. He achieved victories over players such as Marcelo Filipini (
Guillermo was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and started playing tennis at a very young age. By the age of 12, he was ranked #1 in his division and soon tennis become his life. He was a former ranked professional tennis player representing Argentina in the Junior Davis Cup. He achieved victories over players such as Marcelo Filipini (former #30 world ranking), Jaime Izaga (former #18), and Sergio Cortes (former #114). He also played against Thomas Muster (#1 ATP), Franco Davin (#30 ATP), and Horacio de la Peña (#31 ATP). He earned a full tennis scholarship in the United States, but ended up returning back to his home country due to family circumstances, going on to pursue a career as a paddle tennis player, reaching #6 in the world. PTR Certified.
(774) 521-7235
Marius Chis - Tennis Professional
Guillermo Varela - Tennis Professional
Guillermo Varela - Tennis Professional
Marius has been a USPTA Certified Tennis Professional since 1996. He was a nationally ranked Junior and Collegiate player from Romania. Marius brings over 25 years of coaching experience to EBRC. Marius can be found on the court training with juniors and adults of all levels.
(732) 220-0466
Adrian Chis - Tennis Professional
Guillermo Varela - Tennis Professional
Adrian Chis - Tennis Professional
Adrian has a Master’s Degree in Physical Education and Sports. June 1991-Bucharest, Romania with specialization in Tennis. He played in the Romanian Collegiate Tennis Division 1 from 1992 to 1994 he coached Qadsia Sporting Club in Kuwait, helping the top players in the country prepare for Qatar Open . Since 1996 he worked for Tom Cuming a
Adrian has a Master’s Degree in Physical Education and Sports. June 1991-Bucharest, Romania with specialization in Tennis. He played in the Romanian Collegiate Tennis Division 1 from 1992 to 1994 he coached Qadsia Sporting Club in Kuwait, helping the top players in the country prepare for Qatar Open . Since 1996 he worked for Tom Cuming at Brunswick Hills Racquet Club teaching private and group lessons and coached many nationally ranked players: One of these players included Lauren Barnikow who was ranked #3 in the country and a Finalist at the Junior Australian Open in Doubles (Jan 2000).
(609) 578-8311