Our tennis teaching professionals are both knowledgeable and energetic. Each has his/her own unique teaching style and personality, so it is easy to learn something new from them all. And we think you will like them too!

Kim Steinmetz, Tennis Director, 539-4413
Kim is a native of St. Louis and has been playing tennis since the age of seven. She graduated from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas where she helped lead her team to two top ten NCAA finishes. Kim was a 2-time All-American and winner of Trinity’s Senior Athlete of the Year award. After college Kim played on the professional tennis tour and broke into the world rankings at No. 188. Within three years she was ranked in the top 100 and competed against tennis greats like Martina Navratilova, Chris Evert, Pam Shriver and Billie Jean King. She boasts doubles victories over Steffi Graf and Jo Durie and Hanna Mandlikova and Betty Stove, but her biggest win was in singles over the eighth ranked player in the world, Natasha Zvereva. Kim defeated Natasha in the 1988 U.S. Open. In 1989 Kim was sidelined from competition with a ligament tear in her elbow. After having surgery she began teaching in St. Louis in 1990. Kim is upbeat and energetic when she teaches and is good with spotting technique problems and explaining the correct stroke in an easy to understand way.

Scott Stutz, 539-4411
Scott played Division I tennis at Central Connecticut State University. After college, he competed on the professional level in Satellite Events, taught with Tennis Unlimited and was “Learn to Play” Director at Little Rock Racquet Club. Scott’s motivation, interpersonal skills, good work ethic and competitive background makes him an asset to the club. Scott is a USPTA certified pro. He is in charge of the ladies’ summer interclub teams and mens’ singles and doubles leagues here at the MAC.

Patrick McNally, 539-4464
Patrick attended Mt. Wachusett College in Massachusetts. During his final year, Patrick was undefeated and his team won the New England Regional Title. With 20 years of experience teaching tennis to players ages 4 to 94, Patrick is good at imparting his knowledge to students of all ages. He loves teaching tennis and believes in keeping up-to-date on all the latest teaching methods. Patrick attends workshops on a regular basis and has been certified by the Professional Tennis Registry since 2001. Patrick is in charge of the men’s USTA 3.5 and 4.0 teams as well as the retired mens’ group here at the MAC.

Mario Barretto, 539-4461
Mario was a two-time captain of the St. Louis University mens’ tennis team and competed briefly on the Satellite Tour after his graduation. He has been ranked No. 1 in St. Louis for both his singles and doubles play. For his teaching skills, Mario is certified P1 by the USPTA. Mario taught at Frontenac Racquet Club and Town & Tennis before coming to the MAC in 1999. He is presently the Tennis Director at Algonquin Golf Club. Mario’s teaching style focuses on skill development and the proper mechanics for generating spins. Many of his junior students have sectional and/or national rankings.

Mac McDonald, 539-4469
Mac has been involved in tennis as a player or coach for 33 years. Although he didn’t begin playing tennis until the age of 17, Mac used his drive and superior athletic ability and soon began to thrive on the court. His accomplishments include, being coached for four years by Nick Bollettieri, playing professionally on the USTA and European Circuits, playing in as a hitting partner for Pam Shriver, Wendy Turnbull, Zina Garrison and others, and being a former #1 St. Louis Open and 35’s Champion. Mac has been certified “Professional 2” by the United States Professional Tennis Association. When he teaches, he believes in emphasizing proper technique and will give his lessons a very good workout.

Holly Ruff, 539-4416
Holly began playing tennis at the age of eight. She was nationally ranked for seven years with her highest ranking reaching #11. As the number one playing in Mississippi for seven years, she received several awards including Mississippi Tennis Player of the Year and Mississippi Female Athlete of the Year. Holly played for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and later played 5.0 USTA women’s tennis in the Pacific Northwest Section. As the #1 singles player, she led her team to Nationals in Flushing Meadow, NY. Holly brings her joy for the game and her wealth of knowledge to her students. As a careful observer and great motivator, she teaches her students to utilize their tennis strengths and unique abilities on the court.

Assistants
Missy Minkiewicz, Assistant Tennis Pro, 314-539-4444
Alexa Bridges, Assistant Tennis Instructor, 314-539-4444