Staff Profiles
Vladimir Handl, Head Tennis Professional
As the DeBordieu Tennis Center Director, Vladimir Handl runs the day-to-day tennis operation for one of the nicest tennis facilities in South Carolina. His responsibilities include management of all aspects of the facility, including retail sales in the pro shop, site maintenance, junior and adult programs, membership management, and staffing.
A Kings College graduate, Vladimir earned a degree in International Business. While attending college, he was the top scholarship player. Vladimir has also played on the tour in Eastern Europe and trained with some of the top players in the world. Vladimir has coached top national juniors and pro players that were ranked as high as 50 in the world. Vladimir has been with DeBordieu since 2000 and thrives on producing a first class tennis facility for the DeBordieu community. Vladimir is a certified P1 USPTA Tennis Professional.
Ben Shuster, Assistant Tennis Professional
Ben was born in Orlando, Flordia, and grew up in Birmingham, Alabama and Greensboro, North Carolina. He graduated from Appalachian State University in 2004 with a degree in Business Management. He was a top player for ASU, team captain his senior year, awarded the Southern Conference player of the week, and team MVP.
Ben taught at Dunes West in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina before coming to DeBordieu in 2006. He also has experience training nationally ranked juniors. Ben is a certified USPTR Tennis Professional.
Lyn Peterson has been with the DeBordieu Tennis Center for five years. She is an expert when it comes to decoration, style, and organization. Let Lyn pick your next outfit or help you order what ever you wish for. If we don’t have it, we can get it for you!
Charlotte Myers has been working in the pro shop since 2004 and has helped out with the summer camps and junior clinics. Charlotte enjoys teaching young children and making their experience on the tennis courts a memorable one.
Warner Cole has been with the club since 2007, and enjoys making your experience and stay at DeBordieu great! Warner is also one of our certified stringers to take care of all of your racket needs.
Kim Leatherwood is new to the pro shop staff. She is looking forward to making your visit at the tennis center more enjoyable.
George Couch is our court maintenance engineer. George has been doing a great job keeping the facilities in excellent condition and maintaining the courts for some great tennis.