Racquet Professionals

Wendy is from Atlanta, Ga and currently residing in Big Canoe. A PTR certified teaching tennis professional for over 25 years, teaching and coaching  independently in north Atlanta area; Wendy has experience coaching kids, juniors, adults, ALTA & USTA teams at all levels; organizing & running clinics, drill sessions, private & group lessons, & kids camps.

Call the Racquet Pro shop for more information about lessons.
(706) 268-3367

Chris Bussert has a long history in tennis. He has been a club professional and has worked at a number of adult and junior camps over the years. As a player, Chris was a 3 time All-American and won the 1978 small college national singles and doubles title. He played briefly professionally as well and achieved an ATP world ranking. Since returning to competitive tennis in various senior divisions, Chris has been ranked no. 1 In the US and as high as no. 4 in the
world in his age division in doubles.

Chris is available for private lessons and clinics designed for more advanced players (NTRP 3.5+}. Call the Racquet Pro shop for more information about lessons. (706) 268-3367

I first picked up a tennis racquet at age 7 and was hooked!  Now over 50 years later I am excited to be a new member of the BC community and all it has to offer.  We (with wife of 24 years Jana)  made the final move to live here full-time Oct 1st. 

I am thrilled and energized to be able to continue to meet new
players and friends teaching, coaching and possibly leading clinics as needed, and arranging individual or group lessons for anyone here in BC.  Over the past 35 years, I have had great joy in being involved with my family in tennis in many ways.  Most recently I was the Varsity Girls Coach in Ann Arbor from 2021-23 and was able to coach my daughter during her high school years while having the team make the state tournament every year. 

I enjoyed playing on 4.5 adult USTA teams and was fortunate to make nationals representing the Midwest 6 times, won the Ann Arbor Open 6 times, and in 2022 was on teams that made the national tournament in both mixed doubles and men’s senior doubles. Call the Racquet Pro shop for more information about lessons. (706) 268-3367

Coach Murphy played tennis for 25 years and was an A-level league player, coach, and instructor for ALTA in the organization’s earlier days. He has carried these skills onto the Pickleball court and dreams of gaining more students and growing the interest in Pickleball to greater heights in Big Canoe.

John holds multiple clinics, drill sessions, and private lessons for players from beginners with zero racquet experience to ex-tennis players making the transition to Pickleball.

Call the Racquet Pro shop for more information about lessons. (706) 268-3367