The Tennis Facility at Hunting Hills Country Club is first rate. The two indoor cushioned courts have a tournament level Turbo Caindle lighting system with backlights, and reflective puncture resistant ceiling. Outside, the facility offers four lighted hard courts and four Har-Tur (clay) courts. The recently renovated ladies' and gentlemen's locker rooms are designed with wooden lockers and feature new shower and dressing room areas.

   The Hunting Hills Tennis Program is designed by our two USPTA certified professionals to accommodate all age and ability levels. Our Pros offer clinics, private and group lessons (including video instruction), and an outstanding junior program. In addition, they organize and direct many tournaments including the American Heart Association Tournament and several USTA sanctioned events. Helping members to improve their game and to enjoy the "sport of a lifetime" is the main goal of our tennis Professionals. The Tennis Facility is open seven days a week.

JOHN BARKER
USPTA Certified Head Tennis Professional
And Lifetime USTA Member

   John came to Hunting Hills in 1987 as an Assistant Pro, and has been the Head Professional and Director of Tennis since 1991. He graduated with honors from Radford University where he played NO.1 his senior year on the Division I Men's tennis team. He has coached many top college level players, and has taught the best tennis player ever to come out of Roanoke ,
K. J. Hippensteel, who reached a career high #150 world ranking. John has continued his own playing career and has received the Mid-Atlantic USPTA 35 and Over Player of the Year three times, most recently in 2006.

STEVE GALLAGHER
USPTA Certified Assistant Tennis Professional

   Steve was a member of the HHCC tennis staff in the early 1980s and rejoined the team in 2003 after coaching at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa , OK . He played his college career first at Ferrum College and then at Oral Roberts. In 2006, Steve won the Virginia State 50 and Over Championship, and continues to be one of the strongest players in the Roanoke area. He is an excellent teacher with experience in tennis video instruction.