John Kennedy

Tennis Professional
Contact Info: (248) 635-4323

John brings extensive training and coaching expertise to the Wessen staff. His is a skilled teacher who’s lessons are based on physics and biomechanics, to ensure his students learn the proper technique. John is patient and explains through demonstration. John takes great pleasure in his students’ progress. Several of John’s students have received college scholarships. A few of his students have gone on to successful professional tennis careers; Arvid Swan, Head Coach, Northwestern University, and Mike Woody, Director of Tennis, Genesis Health Clubs.

John’s background includes 30+ years as a head tennis professional at the Troy Racquet Club. Ranked as a #1 Tennis Professional by both the USPTA and the Vic Braden Tennis College, his career highlights include #1 collegiate player at St. Bonaventure University for four years; Jr. Davis Cup coach; State of Michigan Doubles Champion. John also is the JV coach for Troy High School’s boys and girls tennis teams.