Staff

2019 Mashantum Tennis Club Staff

Wes Martin - Manager & Director of Tennis

A graduate of Colby College and resident of East Sandwich, Wes brings extensive experience to his position as manager and head professional. With over 25 years of teaching experience, Wes is a USPTA Certified Elite Tennis Professional and operates his own tennis business here on the Cape. Prior to taking over as Head Professional and Manager at Mashantum, Wes was employed as a tennis professional at the Hyannisport Club during the summers of 2001-03 and thereafter became the Manager and Head Tennis Professional at Craigville Tennis Club, a post he held from 2003-06. During the winters from 2000-06, he was also employed as Head Tennis Professional at the Mid-Cape Racquet and Health Club, taking over as year-round Director of Junior Tennis from 2006 through 2008. While at Mid-Cape, he privately coached several highly ranked USTA New England junior players. Wes recently retired from the Head Coach position for the Sandwich High School Girls’ Tennis Team, where he had been since 2001, during which time his team achieved five Atlantic Coast League Championships.
email: wes@mashantumtennis.com
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Paul Braude - Head Professional & Assistant Manager

Paul is going on his 15th year of teaching/coaching Tennis. He has a professional level certificate from the PTR. He played 4 years of NCAA Collegiate Tennis Division II and III and was a 2-time team captain at University of Massachusetts Boston. The year after he graduated from UMass Boston, Paul became the assistant coach for both their women’s and men’s teams. He then became assistant coach for Regis College for two years (after his help with recruitment, Regis Women's and Men's program won conference 4 years running until being moved up a level). Paul has taught at Mid-Cape Racquet Club, Boston Country Club, Trombetta Tennis Academy, and was the Head Professional at the Barnstable Yacht Club for four years. Currently, Paul is a full-time father, husband, entrepreneur, tennis pro, household executive chef, and real estate agent at New Cape Realty.
Paul couldn’t be more excited about being at Mashantum for his 4th season. When Paul is not on the court, he is spending as much time as possible with his fantastic wife, Annie, and daughter, Riley :)
Paul's schedule for privates can be found in the Pro Shop, but feel free to email him: paul@mashantumtennis.com

While Paul's serve technique is, of course, perfect, keep in mind that Wes made a blistering cross-court return for a winner. However, the size (and pace) of the ball took out the fence and several spectators...

Andreas Kuehn - Tennis Professional

Originally from Germany, Andreas now lives in Sandwich, Massachusetts with his wife and two sons. He is currently a tennis professional at Mid-Cape Racquet Club and plays the top spots on both a local Town Team (Division A) and on a 4.5 USTA League Team. He has also competed in both singles and doubles tournaments throughout his tennis career in both Germany and the U.S. Andreas is also a local artist (photographer) and is well-known for his work both locally and around the world.
Andreas is looking forward to being outside on the red clay at Mashantum and meeting all of our great members and juniors!
Andreas can be contacted for private lessons at: andreas@mashantumtennis.com

2019 Junior Instructors and Pro Shop Staff

Ryan Julian

Ryan has been in the lesson program at Mashantum Tennis Club since he was five years old. He is the oldest of four children who all play tennis at Mashantum and a recipient of the Club's Dingman Cup. He graduated from Catholic Memorial High School where he played #1 Singles for their tennis team, was Co-Captain & an All-Star. Ryan now attends College of the Holy Cross and is a rising sophomore. He enjoys coming back to Mashantum each summer and is again excited to be a part of the Mashantum teaching staff.

Brendan Julian

Brendan is a graduating senior at Catholic Memorial High School in West Roxbury. He plays on their varsity tennis team and is an All-Star. Brendan is also on their Forensics team and Cross-Country Track team (on which he also achieved All-Star status). Brendan is a recipient of the Club's Dingman Cup and joined the teaching staff in 2016. He is anticipating another tennis (fun) filled summer at Mashantum.

Ryley Holmes

Ryley is a rising junior attending the St. Mark’s School in Southborough. She plays three varsity sports: Field Hockey, Basketball, and, of course, Tennis. Ryley has been playing in the Junior Ladders at Mashantum since age 6 and is very excited (as are we!) to join the Mashantum teaching staff. Ryley will be assisting with the younger ladders as she continues to play in first ladder and in the club tournaments.

Ava Mirisola

Ava is a rising Junior at Silver Lake Regional High School where she is a member of the Varsity Tennis Team. She also plays Varsity Field Hockey and runs track. Off the court, she is an honor student, a recognized artist and is involved in Student Council and Best Buddies. In her free time, she enjoys working with kids ages 4-12 at the Kingsbury Tennis Club. Ava loves returning to the clay courts of Mashantum every Summer and we're thrilled to have her join our teaching staff!

Ellery Robinson

Ellery Robinson has been a part of the Mashantum Family since she was born and is the youngest of the five Robinson children who all learned to play tennis and became instructors at Mashantum. Ellery is a recipient of the Dingman Cup and loves teaching tennis to all kids at Mashantum. In high school, she was a Captain of the Middlesex League Champion Winchester High School Girls Tennis Team and is currently a rising senior at Boston University. She is looking forward to another wonderful summer at Mashantum.

Anna Lowenthal

Anna is re-joining the Mashantum Staff for one more season of fun-filled tennis on the red clay! In high school, Anna was captain of the girls varsity tennis team at Mamaroneck High School (NY). Currently, she is graduating from the University of Richmond this May, after being President of the Club Tennis Team for two years. We are thrilled to have her back on the court with the juniors and helping out in the shop. Welcome back!

Sean McAvoy

Sean is a rising senior at Foxborough High School where he plays for, and is Co-Captain of, the Varsity Tennis Team. Sean is a recipient of the prestigious Mashantum Dingman Cup and has been enjoying the summer Ladders programs at Mashantum since he was 10 yrs old. He is thrilled to be a part of the Mashantum staff again this summer.