The Herrmann Tennis Academy has announced the addition of Chris Thomas to the staff. Chris joins us after completing his masters degree in recreation, parks, and tourism administration from Western Illinois University.
While attending WIU Chris served as the Graduate Assistant for the men's and women's tennis teams. He helped lead both teams to top three finishes at the 2009 Summit League Championships.
Prior to attending WIU Thomas played at Eastern Illinois University and was a four year letter-winner. At Eastern Chris played as high in the lineup as #1 doubles and #2 singles.
A native of Wilmette, Chris was twice an all-state honoree at New Trier High School. In 2004 he was the captain of a Trevian team that finished second at the IHSA State Tournament. That year he also captured a sectional championship in doubles.
"Chris has a lot of enthusiam and is a terrific young man," noted HTA's Ken Herrmann. "He will add additional excitement to the academy."
