Meet Our Team
Robert Owens
Robert Owens has been a dedicated tennis coach since 1986, with an extensive career spanning Ireland, Australia and the US. His experience ranges from elementary school programs to elite academy coaching, making a lasting impact at every level of the sport.
During his time at the Rick Macci Academy, Robert had the unique opportunity to coach at the academy while Venus and Serena Williams were just 10 and 11 years old, witnessing the development of future champions. He has also coached the DePaul University Men’s Tennis Team and, for the past 22 years, has been the founder and director of Move Your Feet Sports, a premier tennis program in Chicago.
Robert’s expertise goes beyond tennis—his high-energy coaching philosophy now extends to Table Tennis and Pickleball. His philosophy helps players develop strong fundamentals across multiple racquet sports. As a technical instructor, he is passionate about helping players of all levels refine their strokes, understand game strategies, and build confidence on the court.
As the director of Move Your Feet Sports, Robert is committed to continuous improvement and welcomes feedback on ways to enhance the program and better serve the community.
Keli 'the tennaaychious' Wildermuth
When she sprints across the court you’ll understand. Keli can outrun everybody and never tire doing so. She was an All American college athlete and is very familiar with what it takes to create the passion that high performance athletes need to succeed. She brings that expertise to MYFS students.
Keli works with our higher level students and she ensures they are challenged everyday.
Gavin "The Rock" Addison
This guy is all action. He is a high performance baseball athlete and a star on his 17 U Warriors team. Other athletes stare in awe when he works his magic. Gavin knows how to get the most from his students and they love him for it!
Gavin has been working with MYFS for a few years now and he knows our Hi energy style. When Gavin runs the drills the players are fired up and give him 100%
Katherine 'Ninja' Frey
Katherine is gentle and kind. But when she competes, she is ferocious and will attack with the zeal of a champion.
Katherine has been part of the MYFS camps for 6 yrs and is now bringing that expertise to help the next batch of future tennis and golf players. Katherine is a tenacious student of the both golf and tennis. Our young players will derive great benefit from watching Katherine demonstrate near perfect technique in both Golf and Tennis.
Laura 'Home Run' Irving
Laura is a softball player and a high performance athlete. Her softball opponents cower from the intimidation she brings to the competition. Laura is fierce. Laura inspires the young athletes to laugh and love tennis and golf while they’re learning. The hi energy style of our camp is driven by the same in our counselors, and Laura is the perfect example of that energy.