About Us
Team Witsken was founded by Rick Witsken in 2001. After the passing of his brother Todd Witsken in 1998, Rick wanted to continue to represent the students that he and Todd worked with who were "winners in the game of life." The Witskens believed that through the game of tennis, players not only developed strokes and shots, but also created a good work ethic and a positive attitude that could be applied throughout life. It is the goal of Team Witsken to provide a professional atmosphere where players can improve their tennis skills and also become outstanding individuals on and off the court.
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Rick Witsken
Rick was a former world ranked player on the ATP Tour for several years. Before that, Rick was also a standout All-American college tennis player at the University of Alabama, and a two-time High School State Singles Champion in Indiana. Rick then became the Director at the Indianapolis Tennis Center and the Director of Tennis for Woodstock Country Club. Rick was honored on February 5, 2010 by being inducted into the Indiana High School Tennis Hall of Fame. Read the Indy Star article here.
The goal of Team Witsken is to bring a high level of tennis instruction, knowledge, and life skills to all players. Rick's passion for the game of tennis and working with all of his students continues to drive him today as Team Witsken grows and with it the abilities of all of Team Witsken's students.
In 2009, Rick formed the Indy Tennis League giving local players an opportunity to compete at a high level in men's and women's doubles. Read the article at indy.com.
Nelson Nguyen
Nelson Nguyen is beginning his eighth year with Team Witsken. Nelson is Assistant Director and Webmaster for Team Witsken along with his duties as a tennis instructor. Nelson has played tennis for over ten years and continues to enjoy the game, competitively and recreationally. Nelson's favorite part of the job is teaching junior classes and interacting with all the students to promote good attitudes through the game of tennis.
Kris Looney
Kris played tennis at Noblesville High School and collegiately at IUPUI where his doubles winning percentages was one of the highest for any athlete in IUPUI history. He was a National Championship qualifier in 1995. Kris is currently the Head Men's Tennis Coach for the Marian University Knights. Kris was the Assistant Head Coach at Brebeuf in 2007. Kris is a ranked operational player himself. Kris is comfortable instructing a variety of different ages and levels. Kris is certified by the PTR and is also certified by the National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association. He is available to assist with your personal tennis specific training needs. Kris is co-director of ITL Women's League.
Todd Witsken
Todd Witsken was a standout tennis player from Carmel High School who went on to have a successful professional tennis career. Being at the top of the world ranking in doubles and in the top 50 in the world in singles, Todd was at the highest level of achievement in Professional Tennis. After retiring from the pro tour, Todd settled down in Zionsville, IN.
In 1996, it was discovered that Todd had a malignant tumor growing in his brain. After a tremendous battle with the cancer, Todd passed away at the age of 34 in 1998. Todd was a devoted husband, father, son and brother.
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