About Tiki Tennis
Tiki Tennis, Inc., manages all the tennis activities for the Village of Islamorada at Founder's Park. Founded in March 2015, by USPTA Pros Susie Jannach and Greg Pearson.
Greg Pearson
Originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, Greg moved to Islamorada to teach tennis in 2008. Armed with over 25 years of coaching experience, he teamed with Susie in early 2015 to build the premiere tennis program in Islamorada -- Tiki Tennis, Inc.
While Greg dedicates a good portion of his time to developing a strong junior program in Islamorada, he enjoys working with all ages and skill levels. Greg's enthusiastic "keep it fun" coaching style proves to keep both kids and adults engaged in learning basic tennis skills to advanced winning strategies.
Greg is USPTA certified, USTA Member and "10 & Under Program" Coach.
When not on the tennis court, Greg enjoys golf, reading, writing and watching his favorite football teams - Dallas Cowboys and Michigan Wolverines.
Susie Jannach
At the young age of 15, Susie began her tennis teaching career in South Florida. She played two years of collegiate tennis before graduating from the University of Florida. After college she worked for the United States Olympic Committee in Colorado, then as the Director of Aerobics & Fitness at the NBTA (Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy) in Fujisawa, Japan, before returning to her tennis career back in South Florida.
During her 37 years as a tennis professional, Susie has coached, played, directed and trained both junior and adult players of all skill levels. She is currently the co-director of Tiki Tennis, Inc. in Islamorada, FL. Susie coordinates leagues, clinics, lessons and summer camp but her signature program is a unique “tennis bootcamp” which combines tennis/fitness/music into a fun but challenging workout!
Susie is USPTA certified, CardioTennis Authorized Provider and "10 & Under" Coach. She is a USTA member, licensed & insured. She is married, raised 4 children and loves travel, books and the outdoors.