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%
Brooke ‘Boom Boom’ Bornstein
Hello, I am Brooke Bornstein.
I am a Lane Tech Champion Tennis Player and I love to crush my opponents. My forehand is my strongest shot and any player brave enough to face me learns to fear it. I am most famous for my doubles prowess and I am rarely beaten. I love to teach young players to play with the same intensity I have. Despite my on-court ferocity, I am caring and generous to the people around me and I like to teach young children. Watch out world, I’m sending a new batch of power hitters into the world of tennis players.
Keira ‘Whole Lotta Energy’ Kenealy
Watch out, cos’ when Keira is around, you better hold on. Keira’s energy will bombard your every sense. She is a natural on the cheer team and is the reason entire football teams crumble in defeat due to her Cheer energy. As a Lacrosse player no opponent can contain her. Keira brings that same energy to the MYFS summer camps. The camp players loved her sense of fun and we welcome her back this summer.
‘Leah ‘Steerin ya Right’ Stegh
Leah thrives on showing you how to do it right. If she is your opponent in Lacrosse, you’re gonna learn the hard way. If she is taking the time to teach competitive Cheer, you’re learning from the best. Leah is always looking to help those who want to improve and that makes her a perfect fit for the MYFS Summer camps. Leah is a Lane Tech Champion who loves to play Tennis and Volleyball.
Jonah ‘Action Man’ McClure
There is no stoppin’ this guy! If you can Kick it, Smash it, Throw it, or Dunk it, Jonah is a master. There is no sport Jonah can’t play, and he wants to show the players at MYFS camps how it’s done. Playing sports may be his superpower, however teaching young athletes how to improve, is his passion. We are lucky to have Jonah working with us this year.
Nicholas 'Ninja' Frey
Nicholas is a giant, and yet he moves with the stealth and agility of a ninja. Nicholas is a ferocious hockey player and yet he is kind and gentle with the young athletes he teaches. He 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. Nicholas is a tenacious student of the both golf and tennis. Our young players will derive great benefit from watching Nicholas demonstrate near perfect technique in both Golf and Tennis.
Olivia ‘TNT” Dorfman
Olivia is Dynamite! On the tennis court, Olivia cannot be beaten. She will dominate all opposition with her power game, her grit and strategic genius. Olivia has been part of the MYFS family as a frequent student and now she will pass along her expertise to the athletes at the summer camp. Off court Olivia is a generous teacher to young Mathletes and she maintains her own athletic prowess with a strict fitness regimen.