Mark Cheong

I was born in Brooklyn, New York and began playing tennis at age 9 with the New York Junior Tennis League (NYJTL). Through his initial instructional sessions and I moved up rapidly to advanced level training, competing on a travel tennis team. I was named Most Improved Player in the 12 and under age group of NYJTL and within three years he ranked #41 in the Eastern Section of the United States.

In 2004, I received an academic schloarship to attend Kent School, a private, college preparatory school in Connecticut. I played four, successful years of tennis under Coach John McCloud at the varsity level and was team co-captain in my senior year. During my time at Kent, I regularly played #3 singles and #2 doubles. My greatest accomplishment in high school was reaching the semi-finals of the New England Class A Singles Championship in 2009. I also played basketball and football at the varsity level while attending Kent School.

After graduating from Kent School in 2009, I was accepted to Guilford College in Greensboro, NC.  During my four years at Guilford College, I played #4 singles and #3 doubles being coached by Dave McCain during my last two years as a collegiate player. In 2013, while a senior, I led Guilford College with the best singles record. I went on to graduate from Guilford College in August 2013 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business and minors in Economics and Human Resources.

I have taught tennis at an exclusive, summer camp in Maine since his freshman year in college. I am PTR Certified Professional for the 10 and under and 11-17 age group. I was teaching pro at a club in North Carolina for two years. I am currently the assistant tennis and camp manager at The Club of Riverdale in New York City.  I enjoy teaching, as well as, sharing my passion for tennis with both his junior and adult students.  I plan on continuing to grow my game through competitive play in USTA tournaments and work towards becoming a certified strength and conditioning trainer.