Ricky McElreath, - Tennis Director

Ricky has been a tennis professional for over 20 years. He played college tennis at UNC-Charlotte. He then attended Dennis Van Der Meer's Tennis University and received professional rating with the USPTA. He was the head tennis pro/manager of Laurel Wood Racquet Club in Asheboro for 14 years, then briefly head pro at Westside Tennis Club. In1998 Ricky accepted the position as Tennis Director of Hamilton Lakes. He has taught tennis at every level from beginner to regional training centers. He still plays competitively and has been ranked as high as #2 in North Carolina in various age groups. Ricky and his wife, Cindy, live with their three dogs in Asheboro

Gail Roy, Pro Shop Manager

Gail has been a member of Hamilton Lakes for several years.  Gail will assist Ricky in the Pro Shop and with court maintenance and preparation.

Welles Snyder, Assistant Pro

Welles is originally from Rock Hill SC and graduated from Denison University (Granville OH)
in 2007 where he played two years of college tennis.

He is an avid sports fan and has channeled that love into the pursuit of a career in sports
broadcasting with ISP Sports in Winston-Salem. With numerous teaching stops, Welles
began teaching at Spencer Love in 2010. Now residing in Greensboro, he is thrilled to be
joining Hamilton Lakes. He enjoys seeing the excitement and fresh love for tennis that
juniors and late-comers to the game possess, as well as the commitment of long-time players.
He has worked with players of all ages and looks forward to the coming year.

Welles will be helping with clinics, team practices and will be available for private lessons
also. He will also be doing shop hours.