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Meet The Pros

Lea Sauls, Executive Director

USPTA Certified Elite Professional
lea@caswelltennisatx.com
512-567-0563

Having taught at Caswell for many years, Lea considers it his second home. His extensive experience, his passion for tennis, and his eagerness for the Center to thrive make for a winning combination!

 

As a tennis professional, Lea has been a nationally ranked player, a two time Texas Sectionals champion and has been a University of Texas (UT) women's assistant tennis coach for 5 years, winning the 1993 National Championship and reaching 3 Final Four finishes. 

 

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Sarah Sedory, Manager

Sarah Sedory is our Pro Shop Manager, Assistant Director for the Juniors Program, and Teaching Pro. 

 

Sarah grew up in South Texas and played at the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor where she obtained her Bachelors in Exercise Physiology and Masters in Education. Prior to joining Caswell, she served as a head middle school coach and assistant high school coach for a 4A state level program. For 5 years, she coached at the University of Texas Longhorns Tennis Camp.

 

Sarah believes that growth stems from passion, and tries to light that spark in all of her players. She also focuses on biomechanics starting with mind to body connection, then technical to improve efficiency while preventing and treating injuries.
You will see Sarah around a lot either in the pro shop, on court, or at one of her monthly mixers!

Nick Guitron, Junior Program Director

Nick started playing tennis at the age of 3 and has been in love with the game ever since. He played on his high school varsity tennis team all 4 years and, after graduating, went on to play for Texas Lutheran University and Texas State University.

 

With 25 years of playing and 10 years of coaching experience, Nick is ready to get on court with anyone looking to improve their game.

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Focusing on technical aspects and stroke improvement, Nick wants to make sure that you can play the sport to the best of your ability.  He will dive deep into breaking down each shot to ensure a solid understanding of the game.

 

Ready to work with all ages and skill levels, Nick likes to remind everyone that tennis can’t be perfected in a day, let alone an hour, so be sure to come out with a good attitude and a willingness to try new things.

Andy Swortfiguer 

USPTA Certified Elite Professional andy@caswelltennisatx.com
512-217-4370 

Andy Swortfiguer is a long time Austin resident and has been teaching at Caswell since 2007. With over 24 years experience, Andy is well known as an ambidextrous professional who works with players of all ages & levels. In recent years he’s received CATA's "Tennis Pro of the Year " and "Growing the Game” Awards.  

 

Andy played for Ferris State University and pioneered their Professional Tennis Management & Marketing Program. He held National & World Rankings from 1996-2003, while playing on The United States Padel Team.

 

Using humor and an engaging hands-on style allows Andy to make tennis easy and fun to learn! 

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Doug Stutsman

Doug Stutsman is a USPTA certified professional with more than 15 years of teaching experience.

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He played collegiately at Mercer University, and was mentored by University of Georgia coaches Manuel Diaz and Will Glenn.

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Doug began his coaching career at the USTA National Campus in Lake Nona, FL, before transitioning to private clubs where he spent the past seven years. 

He prides himself of teaching with passion and enthusiasm, and enjoys coaching all ages and abilities.

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Away from the tennis court, Doug is a journalist for USA Today and writes about the Masters Tournament.

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Oliver Johnson

Oliver was raised in Siracusa, Italy. where he trained and competed on the clay courts of nationally recognized Italian academies. At seventeen, he moved to Texas and joined Austin High School’s varsity team, where he won playoff tournaments and competed in the highest division at the district, regional, and state levels.

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Oliver brings a rich international background to his coaching. His style draws from the precision and discipline of Italian tennis and the competitiveness and intensity of the American game. He believes growth on the court comes from balancing strong technical foundations, match repetitions, and an environment where players feel free to enjoy the sport.


What Oliver enjoys most about coaching is building rapport with players of all levels and
discovering what motivates them. Whether refining technique, strategizing points, or jumping into live rallies and games, he’s committed to making every session energetic, challenging, and fun.

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Jonathan Gilmore

Hitting Pro/Head of Racket Services
jonathan@caswelltennisatx.com
985-498-0046

Jonathan is a USRSA Certified Master Racquet Technician and head of stringing and racquet customization at Caswell Tennis Center.  A former Virginia state singles champion and doubles finalist, he has strung racquets professionally at the ATX Open and other satellite tournaments.  He has been part of the Caswell team since 2021.

 

Jonathan is also a familiar face on the courts at Caswell.  As an active member of the center's player community, he plays every day and is regularly seen on court with fellow members.  His daily presence at Caswell speaks to both his passion for tennis and his close connection to the players and community he serves.

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If you are interested in a hitting lesson or advice on rackets/strings he is now accepting clients.

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