08/12/2026
Everyone, meet Ramona!
We are excited to welcome our new Director of Tennis, Ramona Staton.
Ramona is an RSPA Certified Tennis Professional, a USTA Coaching Serve & Lead Leader, and has 20+ years coaching players. She is a teaching pro, former college coach, and holds a 4.5 NTRP rating.
She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Benedict College in Columbia, SC in Recreation & Leisure Studies while playing #1 singles and doubles on a full scholarship. After, she earned her Master’s degree in Athletic Administration/Sports Management from Indiana University in Bloomington, IN where she participated on the IU Tennis club sport team.
"You don't have to know how to play tennis before you take a lesson. You just have to be willing to learn.
I believe good coaching starts with understanding the person behind the racquet. Every player is different, so I adapt to how you learn, how you naturally play, and what your game needs—from technique and footwork to strategy, confidence, and decision-making.
Whether you're picking up a racquet for the first time, getting back into tennis, playing recreationally, or ready to compete, we start where you are. For juniors, that means creating tennis pathways that can grow with the player - starting with fundamentals and confidence, to junior team tennis, high school competition, and tournament competition. Adaptive programming and social-emotional learning are incorporated when appropriate.
For adults, that means league play and tournament competition, or simply having fun, getting exercise, and meeting new people.
In Haines City, I'm building on the tennis community that already exists, while creating more opportunities to learn, play, connect, and improve."
Welcome to the team, Ramona!
*Stay tuned for tennis lesson information and other program announcements coming soon!
