STAFF BIOS

Mark Bishop- Head Tennis Professional

• USPTA-certified for 22 years
• Tennis Pro for 35 years at The Country Club of Colorado
• Private and Group lessons for all levels- Junior and Adult
• Coach for numerous CCOC USTA teams
• Title holder in Men's Open singles and doubles, Men's Age group singles and doubles, Father-Son and Father-Daughter events in Colorado
• Finalist in Men's 55 doubles- Fiesta Bowl Seniors 2006
• Well-known statewide as both a player and teacher

Mark has played competitive tennis since he was nine years old. Throughout his high school and college career…to the present…he has relied on the mental aspect of the game for his successes. Since 1972 he has been instilling that same cerebral approach into his students' games, adding strategy to the mix of basic strokes and athletic ability. This added dimension has resulted in continued success for his students at all levels.

Scott Leifer - Tennis Professional

• Recreation Manager Tahoe Mountain Club
• Director of Racquet Sports Homestead Court Club 2003-2007
• Head Professional Homestead Court Club 2000-2003
• Director of Junior Tennis 1998-2000
• Ohio State University BA Psychology/Physical Education
• USPTA (P-1) Professional 1998-2010
• Coached Numerous Nationally Ranked Juniors and Collegiate tennis players 
• Coached ATP Professionals

Scott started playing tennis at the age of seven and loves to share his passion of tennis with all the children and adults he coaches.

Ken Bartz - Tennis Professional

• Wisconsin State Junior Open Champion
• Colorado State Open Men's Doubles Champion
• Intermountain Sectional Open Mixed Doubles Champion
• Captain and #1 Singles at University of Wisconsin
• Tennis Professional for 30 years at CCOC
• Colorado Tennis Family of the Year
• Taught many nationally ranked juniors including a rare National #1 player
• All phases of tennis instruction- clinics, groups, and private lessons
• Inducted into the Rhinelander, Wisconsin Sports Hall of Fame for Cross Country, Basketball, and Tennis

"We have so many wonderful families here at the Club. Tennis is an activity that families of all ages can enjoy together. The joy of teaching is in seeing students improve and reach their goals. Some want to get good exercise and play comfortably; others want to compete. We stress the great tradition of sportsmanship in tennis and that success is based on giving your best effort. It's a great pleasure to work with a tremendous Tennis and Fitness staff."