PRO & STAFF INFORMATION

Meet our Teaching Professionals

Katie Carroll – PATC TENNIS DIRECTOR
katie@pearsontennis.com

Contact our certified pro staff directly to schedule private or semi-private/small group lessons.

FOR REGISTRATION OR GENERAL/CLUB QUESTIONS

Amber Heerdt – PATC BUSINESS & MEMBER SERVICES MANAGER
amber@pearsontennis.com

About Katie Carroll

PATC TENNIS DIRECTOR
USPTA ELITE AND SAFE PLAY CERTIFIED TEACHING PROFESSIONAL

from Indianapolis, IN

Katie graduated from Park Tudor High School where she excelled as a student athlete. She later played Collegiate tennis at Wake Forest University and received her bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Sociology. Katie was inducted into the Indiana High School Tennis Hall of Fame, Class of 2022.

DID YOU KNOW?

At Park Tudor, Katie compiled a record of 6 Indiana State Titles (4 Singles & two team titles).

During her time at Wake Forest, her team made it to the NCAA Elite 8 and she was ranked in the top 25 singles and doubles.

After graduating from college, Katie began her career teaching tennis in DC, Philadelphia, and Ohio. Katie has a passion for our members and loves being on the court with players of all ages and skill levels.

Katie and her husband, Brian, a former professional soccer player in the MLS, moved to Carmel in 2017 to be closer to family. They have three children: Aiden, Grace, and Noah.

Tennis Director & Teaching Pro

Katie Carroll

About Jeff Johnston

USPTA ELITE, PTR, AND SAFE PLAY CERTIFIED TEACHING PROFESSIONAL

from Canton, OH

Jeff attended Walsh University where he played tennis and football. He was inducted into the Walsh University Hall of Fame in 2017 for both collegiate sports.

DID YOU KNOW?

Before arriving in Indianapolis, he taught on Hilton Head Island, SC, at the Sea Pines and Port Royal Racquet Clubs. Jeff’s accolades include working with former world No. 1 Stan Smith and the legendary coach Dennis Van Der Meer.

Jeff and his wife, Lani, have a son, Jack, who is following in his dad’s athletic footsteps. In his spare time, Jeff enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, playing golf, and eating good food!

Fun fact about Jeff – he had a workout with the Tennessee Titans as a placekicker after college!

Teaching Pro

Jeff Johnston

About Morgan Jones

TEACHING PROFESSIONAL

Morgan played 4 years of tennis at Brownsburg High School. After graduating in 2010 he served in the US Navy for 5 years as a Hospital Corpsman. Upon completion of his service, he attended and graduated from IUPUI with a degree in Biology in 2021. In 2016, he began coaching tennis at Brownsburg High School where he remains an Assistant Coach today for the Boys’ and Girls’ teams. Morgan previously worked at PATC from 2019-2021, and is returning after serving as the Head Tennis and Pickleball Pro at West Indy Racquet Club from 2021-2024.

Teaching Pro

Morgan Jones

About Rad kosanovic

USPTA AND SAFE PLAY CERTIFIED TEACHING PROFESSIONAL

from Chicago, IL

Rad went to University of Arizona and graduated with a degree in Business Administration. After graduating Rad returned to Illinois where he taught tennis for 22 years before joining PATC in 2022.

DID YOU KNOW?

Rad has coached people of all age levels, ranging from 5 year old beginners to teenage and adult State Champions.

Rad has two witty and wonderful kids. His daughter is a CPA living in Colorado and his son is finishing up his finance degree at the University of lowa.

Fun Fact – In Rad’s free time he enjoys playing golf, biking, hiking, and finding new restaurants in Indiana. He also enjoys exploring state parks and traveling to Europe.

Teaching Pro

Rad Kosanovic

About Nelson Nguyen

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR & PRO SHOP
USPTA, USTA NET GENERATION AND SAFE PLAY CERTIFIED

from Indianapolis, IN

Nelson serves many important roles at PATC. He is a popular teacher on the court and works with all ages and levels. In addition, he runs an adult cardio tennis class each week and coaches the CIWITL Q Team. Off the court, Nelson serves as the PATC Tournament Director, runs the Pro Shop, and is our racquet stringer.

DID YOU KNOW?

Nelson has been a tennis pro in Central Indiana for over 20 years. He started playing tennis in his teen years and played Varsity tennis at Arsenal Technical High School where he became a coach after graduating.

Nelson moved to Zionsville Community Schools where he has been for over 15 years. He is currently the assistant coach for the ZCHS boys tennis team. He is one of the founding coaches at PATC.

Fun Fact – Nelson enjoys spending time with his kids, Lucy and Tim. They love technology and he has built a PC for everyone in his family!

Pro Shop/Stringer & Teaching Pro

Nelson Nguyen

About Alyssa Zellers

Alyssa Zellers

USPTA AND SAFE PLAY CERTIFIED TEACHING PROFESSIONAL

from Warsaw, IN

Alyssa is a graduate of Warsaw Community High School in Warsaw, IN and is a 2024 graduate of Ferris State University where she studied Professional Tennis Management. Alyssa has completed several internships, including ones at Eastlake Fitness Center in Warsaw, Indiana; Sabr Tennis in Denver, Colorado; and The Valley Club in Hailey, Idaho. Additionally, she worked at the Ferris State Racquet and Fitness Center, and recently taught tennis at various locations in Las Vegas. Alyssa joined PATC in August of 2024!

DID YOU KNOW?

Some of Alyssa’s hobbies include hiking and baking. She also enjoys watching Pacers basketball

Teaching Pro

Alyssa Ray

Alyssa (Zellers) Ray

About Bryan Smith

Bryan Smith

DIRECTOR OF HIGH PERFORMANCE & COACHING
USTA HIGH-PERFORMANCE USPTA ELITE AND SAFE PLAY CERTIFIED TEACHING PROFESSIONAL.

from Greenwood, IN

Bryan won two singles State Championships for Center Grove High School. He was inducted into the Indiana High School Tennis Hall of Fame in 2013. After high school, he attended Purdue where he was All Big Ten his first years. He then transferred to Ball State where he was voted MAC Player of the Year.

DID YOU KNOW?

Bryan is the Director of High Performance Tennis at PATC and has been playing and coaching tennis for over 40 years. He started playing at the age of 6.

Bryan has coached players at every level including State, Regional, National, and Professional. He has worked with Rajeev Ram Since the age of 14 and was voted USOC developmental coach of the year for tennis in 2007.

Bryan started Smith Tennis with Jeff, his dad, in 2001. His son, Sajin, was a State Singles runner-up and has continued the family legacy and Ball State. Fun fact – 5 members of Bryan’s family have played tennis for Ball State.

HP Director & Teaching Pro

Bryan Smith

About Stephanie Hazeltt

DIRECTOR OF JUNIOR TENNIS
USTA HIGH PERFORMANCE, USPTA ELITE AND SAFE PLAY CERTIFIED TEACHING PROFESSIONAL

from Evansville, IN

Stephanie was the first State Champion from Heritage Hills High School and was inducted into the Indiana High School Hall of Fame in 2018. She attended the University of Florida where her team won 2 NCAA Championships, was a two time All American and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Sciences with an emphasis in sports management.

DID YOU KNOW?

Stephanie started playing tennis at the age of 2 and she competed in her first tournament at the age of 6. After high school and college, she played professionally for three years before starting her coaching career.

As a coach, Stephanie has developed several players into state and national champions. She is proud of her many players who have received college scholarships for tennis.

Stephanie found her love and passion for coaching through her mom, Anna Hazlett, and her many other amazing coaches throughout high school and college.

High Performance Teaching Pro

Stephanie Hazlett Smith

About Davi Toledo

Davi Toledo

EXPERIENCED COACH & COLLEGIATE PLAYER

from Campinas, Brazil

Davi graduated from Batista Agape High School in 2018 and later went on to graduate from Olivet Nazarene University in May of 2025. He was the captain of his tennis team at ONU where he developed and conducted several fitness and training programs. Davi coached at Socieade Hipica de Campinas (SHC) and Park Forest Tennis & Health Club where he coached various levels to refine their technical skills, match strategy, and mental toughness.

DID YOU KNOW?

Davi is trilingual – fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish! Davi majored in Marketing and Business Administration at ONU where he was also on the Dean’s List for 4 consecutive semesters!

Teaching Pro

Davi Toledo

About Kurt Ehrhardt

Kurt Ehrhardt

USPTA ELITE AND SAFE PLAY CERTIFIED TEACHING PROFESSIONAL

from Brownsburg, IN

Originally from Brownsburg, Kurt returned to the Indianapolis tennis scene in 2008 after 28 years of teaching tennis abroad. Kurt served as the director of men’s tennis at five seasons from 2008-2016, as well as working in junior development at five seasons and Washington township. Kurt is one of the founding pros at PATC.

DID YOU KNOW?

Kurt speaks fluent french, German and Spanish. He was been affiliated with the USPTA, PTR, and German teaching pro organizations.

Kurt was the Head Pro Vic Braden’s tennis camps in West Germany. he was the technical editor for German Tennis Magazine and also produced, edited, and directed a teaching film, “Turbo Tennis”.

Kurt’s motto of “Learning is Winning” is in evidence every day at PATC. He loves discussing new developments in the game and bringing the latest in tennis research to the other pros and his students. He is currently using video analysis to compare and contrast the stroke production of the top ATP players.

Teaching Pro Emeritus

Kurt Ehrhardt

About Chad Stanley

Strength & Conditioning Coach

from Anderson, IN

Chad Stanley is a graduate of Anderson University where he played tennis. He has more than 25 years of experience training and teaching athletes of all ability levels in many different sports. His training helps kids improve mentally & physically while learning drive & discipline. When he’s not training his favorite thing is spending time with his young son.

DID YOU KNOW?

Chad trained under Dean Brittenham, who was considered the leading authority of strength and conditioning in the nation.

Chad has trained over 750 Division 1 athletes & 29 All Americans, including Katie Carroll and Bryan Smith.

Strength & Conditioning Coach

Chad Stanley

meet our ASSOCIATE TEACHING PROFESSIONALS

About Spencer Jacoby

Spencer initially pursued football and baseball before gravitating to tennis after graduating from Noblesville High School in 2014. Three years later he began working closely with the tennis director at West Indy Racquet Club, who gave him the chance to develop as a coach for both junior and adult players while testing his communication and marketing skills as he helped revamp their youth programs. As he grew as an instructor, he came to appreciate what athletic programs can offer juniors and the broader community, and looks forward to teaching for many years to come.

Teaching Pro

Spencer Jacoby

About Rachel Purser

Rachel earned her Bachelor’s degree in Professional Tennis Management at Methodist University in North Carolina in 2013. She also holds a Master’s degree in Sport Management from Wingate University. She has completed internships at country clubs in Connecticut and North Carolina, but ultimately realized her passion for developing junior players after her internship at Evert Tennis Academy in Florida. Since moving to Indiana in 2017, she has worked at Purdue University Schwartz Tennis Center and coached high school tennis for 7 years before joining PATC in March of 2026. Rachel enjoys teaching all ages and levels of players and focuses on technique and strategy.

Teaching Pro

Rachel Purser

About Aron McNicholas

Aron attended North Central High School where he played tennis. He won the prestigious Kerry Seward Award in 2012. Aron has coached at the Indiana University Tennis Center and Indianapolis Community Tennis Program. He also served as an assistant coach for North Central High School.

Teaching Pro

Aron McNicholas

MEET OUR ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

About Amber Heerdt

Business & Member Services Manager

Amber Heerdt is from Plainfield, IN. She has her undergrad in Marketing from Greenville College (now University) in Illinois. Out of college she worked at Rolls-Royce in Indianapolis. She stayed home with her children for several years before starting at PATC in 2021 part-time at the front desk when her youngest began Kindergarten. Amber moved into the role of Business & Members Services Manager in the early spring of 2023. She and her husband Brian who is a teacher and high school basketball coach, live in Zionsville and have 4 kids, the two youngest play at PATC.

Business & Member Services Manager

Amber Heerdt

PRO & STAFF INFORMATION

Meet our Teaching Professionals

Katie Carroll – PATC TENNIS DIRECTOR
katie@pearsontennis.com

Contact our certified pro staff directly to schedule private or semi-private/small group lessons.

FOR REGISTRATION OR GENERAL/CLUB QUESTIONS

Amber Heerdt – PATC BUSINESS & MEMBER SERVICES MANAGER
amber@pearsontennis.com

Katie Carroll

Jeff Johnston

Morgan Jones

Rad Kosanovic

Nelson Nguyen

Alyssa (Zellers) Ray

Bryan Smith

Stephanie Hazlett Smith

Davi Toledo

Kurt Ehrhardt

Chad Stanley

meet our ASSOCIATE TEACHING PROFESSIONALS

Spencer Jacoby

Rachel Purser

Aron McNicholas

MEET OUR ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Amber Heerdt

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PRO & STAFF INFORMATION

Meet our Teaching Professionals

Katie Carroll – PATC TENNIS DIRECTORkatie@pearsontennis.com

Contact our certified pro staff directly to schedule private or semi-private/small group lessons.

FOR REGISTRATION OR GENERAL/CLUB QUESTIONS

Amber Heerdt – PATC BUSINESS & MEMBER SERVICES MANAGERamber@pearsontennis.com

Katie Carroll

Jeff Johnston

Morgan Jones

Rad Kosanovic

Nelson Nguyen

Alyssa (Zellers) Ray

Bryan Smith

Stephanie Hazlett Smith

Davi Toledo

Kurt Ehrhardt

Chad Stanley

meet our ASSOCIATE TEACHING PROFESSIONALS

Spencer Jacoby

Rachel Purser

Aron McNicholas

MEET OUR ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Amber Heerdt

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Katie Carroll – PATC TENNIS DIRECTOR
katie@pearsontennis.com

Amber Heerdt – PATC BUSINESS & MEMBER SERVICES MANAGER
amber@pearsontennis.com