A USTA Florida Managed Facility
The Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center is publicly owned and managed by USTA Florida. The 11 court facility with permanent 36′ courts is the perfect place for players of all ages and levels. Get more information below about the staff, the courts, and pricing.
Head Pro
I hope to continue introducing new players to the facility, as well as provide a positive experience to returning tennis and pickleball players.
“Travis was a standout performer at USTA Florida’s managed facilities in Gainesville in his role as tennis instructor and was instrumental in growing programs and participation there,” said USTA Florida Director of Tennis Management Frank Swope. “We look forward to Travis bringing new and creative ideas to reopen the newly expanded Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center facility and to continue the growth of the tennis and pickleball communities.”
Tressler possesses a strong tennis background with experience at several public tennis and racquet sports facilities. Within his nine months at Play Tennis Gainesville, Tressler helped establish adult and junior programming at Tom Petty Park, in addition to his extensive instructional work with junior, adult, adaptive and wheelchair programming at the Joyce Oransky Tennis Center.
“My time in Gainesville prepared me immensely for this role and I feel extremely lucky that I get to stay with USTA Florida and work as a Head Pro at one of our facilities,” shared Tressler. “I hope to continue introducing new players to the facility, as well as provide a positive experience to returning tennis and pickleball players.”
Tennis Facility Attendant
Cole is an experienced tennis player who has played since he was 4 years old. He won the Middle School Tennis Districts Tournament in 8th…
Cole is an experienced tennis player who has played since he was 4 years old. He won the Middle School Tennis Districts Tournament in 8th grade and has played at the number 1 position on the Fort Walton Beach High School Tennis Team since his freshman year. He is currently a senior and the captain of his High School team. Cole will attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology this upcoming fall and hopes to compete on their tennis team.
Director of Tennis Operations, USTA Florida
Stephen started tennis in High School and quickly fell in love with the sport. Stephen started immediately playing 6 hours a day.
This became a full-time job quickly. He then went on to play at Fullerton College… then to Cal St Fullerton in 1980. Stephen went onto the USTA Pro Satellite Circuit on the East Coast, the West Coast, Australia, and Mexico. This landed Stephen his first real job, the Director of Tennis at Canyon Crest Club Corp for 24 years. Stephen also taught in Kobe, Japan for 4.5 years.
Stephen has been married for 35 years in January 2023, and has 3 wonderful kids, all born in Kobe, Japan. Stephen’s son is a Green Beret stationed in Okinawa, Japan, and his 2 daughters were Tennis All Americans at McPherson College in Kansas.
Daily Court Hours:
Monday – Thursday 8am – 10pm | Friday – Sunday 8am – dusk
Tennis Shop Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 8am – 12pm & 3pm – 8pm
Friday & Saturday: 8am – 12pm | Sunday: Closed
There are a variety of ways people of all ages and backgrounds can get involved at FWB Tennis Center. Tennis experience is not required to volunteer at these events because there is something for everyone! Check out some of the opportunities below and the click the ‘Get Started’ button to sign up today!
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