Bocage Racquet Club

Originally from New York, USPTA certified pro since since 1985.
Played tennis for Tulane University.
Top 500 ATP ranking.
Senior U.S. National Rankings #2 doubles and #3 singles.
Men's 35 U.S. Clay Court Doubles Finalist 1991.
Men's 40 U.S. Clay Court Singles Finalist 1996.
Named "Men's 45 Player of the Year" USPTA Southern Division in 2001 and "Tennis Family of the Year" by the New Orleans Tennis Association in 2003.
Men's head coach at Tulane University 1998, 1999.
Owned and managed the West End Tennis Club in New Orleans from 1999 to 2005 with wife Elsa.

John is a native of Melbourne, Australia.
Top 10 junior in Australia.
Competed in the Australian Open Junior Championships and was a Quarterfinalist in the 14's, 16's and 18's divisions.
LSU men's team including the SEC championship team, which went to the
NCAA Final Four. John graduated from LSU in Accounting and has been
a member of the Bocage Tennis staff since 2002.

Coached Nationally & State Ranked, and local successful High School
Junior players in California.
Ranked #1 and #2 in 10s, 12s and 14s in Louisiana.
Played Junior Davis Cup for Louisiana and Mississippi.
Ranked in the Top Five for Mississippi in both years of 16s.
Played for Riverside Community College in Southern California.
Singles Conference Record of 40 & 1!
Ranked #8 in singles for all California Jr. Colleges.
Selected in 1999 Conference Player of the Year both Singles and Doubles!
Gerald then received a full scholarship to N.A.I.A. Cal Baptist College.
Ranked #2 in 2003 Men's Open Doubles in Southern California.

2001-2005 L.S.U. Tennis Team, 4 year letterman, 4 time All Louisiana Selection, 2 time All-SEC Selection.
15th all time with 84 singles victories, SEC Coaches Indoor Doubles Champion, NCAA ranking #7  in doubles, NCAA ranking #83 in singles.
LSU Men’s Tennis Volunteer Assistant Coach 2009 - 2010.
Playing Experience - ATP World Ranking in singles.
Junior Rankings- #4 in Florida, #12 in the United States, #108 ITF.
Bollettieri Sports Academy 1997-2000 - Hitting partner for top-ranked professional players including: Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Maria Sharapova, Tommy Haas and Marcelo Rios.
Certifications/Education - USPTA P1; Bachelor of Arts, LSU; 4-time SEC Honor Roll; 2-time LSU Directors Cup recipient; 2004 ITA All-Academic team.

Megan is a former LSU number 1 singles and doubles player. She has a BA in International Studies & History and Minors in Business and Chinese Culture and Commerce. During her career at LSU she was on the Chancellor's List & Dean's List. Meg was a 3-time NCAA Singles All-American, 2007 SEC Player of the Year, 2-time ITA Scholar-Athlete, 2007 ITA Co-Player to Watch, 3-time First Team All-SEC, and a 2007 Honda Award Finalist! Her highest NCAA Singles ranking of was #1 and she also competed in the 2007 Pan American Games. In juniors her highest ITF rankings were 59 in Singles and 22 in Doubles. Meg was ranked #1 in the U.S. in U-16 and #5 in the 18's. Her Highest Pro Ranking was 331 in Singles! She was a 2002 Junior Wimbledon Doubles Quarterfinalist, a 2003 Junior Wimbledon Doubles Semifinalist and a 2003 Orange Bowl Doubles Quarterfinalist!

Our tennis programs offer something for everyone! Bocage has a rich tradition of tennis history and has players adn activities on all levels. Since 1968 Bocage has hosted a National Senior USTA tournament every April featuring nationally ranked players from all over the U.S., teaching pros, and former players from the pro tour to compete for prize money and national ranking points in their age divisions. Every July we host a USTA Junior tournament that brings in kids from all over the south to compete in age groups from 10 to 18!  Bocage is also home to more than 40 USTA league teams in fall, spring, and summer mixed doubles league teams. In 1971 Bocage had 4 of the top 10 players in the world Rod Laver, John Newcomb, Cliff Richey, and Roy Emerson come for a special $10,00 prize money tournament. Rod Laver beat Roy Emerson in the finals. John Newcomb was a 7 time grand slam champion and ranked number one in the world in 1971. He was also the Wimbledon champion just before coming to the Bocage event. Rod Laver was an 11 time Grand Slam champion. Cliff Richey had 45 tournament titles in his career and Roy Emerson was a 12 time Grand Slam champion! Bocage has a year round junior program that takes kids from 4 years old beginners to nationally ranked tournament players. Mixers, parent child tournaments, member-guest events, Bocage tennis has something for everyone! Our certified teaching staff provides all members with fun and challenging private lessons, clinics and team lessons that will improve your game and also give you a great workout!

JUNIOR TENNIS IS CHANGING! WITH QUICKSTART! JUNIOR PLAYERS WILL NOW USE A COURT SIZE, RACKET, AND BALLS THAT ARE SUITED TO THEIR AGE AND SIZE! TO FIND OUT MORE GO TO www.10andundertennis.com . The mission of our Junior Program is to provide sound fundamental instruction to all levels of players in an atmosphere that challenges students physically and mentally!  We want to allow each player to find their own best form within the frame work of proper stoke techniques. We endeavor to create an atmosphere that challenges players to continually raise the level of their game, set and achieve personal goals, and to develop an appreciation for a sport that they will be able to enjoy for a lifetime. Bocage has certified pros who have been involved in all levels of the game from beginner to professional. Our Junior Development program features levels from Pee Wees to a Tournament Group and many of our players go on to play college tennis. The students in our tournament group will receive coaching at designated tournaments throughout the year as part of the program.
Spring (mid Jan - May) & Fall (mid Aug - Dec)
Tuesday & Thursday - 4:00 to 4:30 Pee Wees.
Monday through Thursday - 4:30 to 6:00 All levels;  QuickStart 8 and 10 & under, and all levels including Intermediates & Tournament Group. Our instructors have been involved in all levels of the game from beginner to professional. Our Junior Development program features levels from Pee Wees to a Tournament Group. For more information or to sign up email bocage@bocagerc.org .

Bocage offers two summer programs:
Camp Bocage is a full day Tennis, Swim & Crafts camp for children ages 5 -12. Camp includes tennis, swimming, and crafts. Fees include camp T-shirt, all camp activities, lunch & one snack per day. Weekly sign up - June, July & first week in August! 
Summer Junior Development Program - A full morning of tennis with the Bocage Pros; Stroke Production, technique and fundamentals; Drill situations to improve technique; Physical Conditioning to improve footwork! Match Play for singles and doubles! Weekly or daily rates - June, July & first week in August! Registration forms for either group are available in the pro shop or email bocage@bocagerc.org for more information.

All tennis players are required to wear 90% white clothing at Bocage. Our pro shop has a great selection of ladies, men's, and children's clothes. We are a full service pro shop and offer 24 hour racket restringing! Ask any of our staff about string type or tension, or the latest in rackets or shoes! Bocage members receive a 25% discount on clothing and 15% discount on racquets and shoes! We also have the latest racquets with plenty of demos to try. Members will find our prices rival any competition!