Springton Tennis
Meet the Pro's

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Paul Waltz - Pro

Paul has been a member of our teaching staff for 25 years.  He has been a USPTA Certified Pro 
for the last 36 years and was a top ranked Middle States Junior and Men’s player.  Paul has 
been inducted into the PA Tennis High School Players’ Hall of Fame and in his playing days 
represented Middle States in Jr. National Cities, Choris Cup (21 and under), and the Church 
Cup.  Paul in addition to teaching, coaches the Great Valley High School boy’s tennis team 
and has been named the All Area High School Coach of the Year two out of the last 
four years.

Rick Palmer - Pro

Rick has been a Springton Pro since 1993.  His coaching of Conestoga’s H.S. 
team, Kennett Square H.S. Girl’s Team and West Chester University led 
Middle States to name Rick Coach of the Year numerous years.  He has been 
a USPTA Certified Pro for the last 33 years.  He is Tennis Director at 
Pennypacker C.C. in the summer.

Jack Stanton - Pro

Jack is in his 17th year at Springton.  He is a USPTA Certified Pro.  Jack has 
played both collegiate and tournament tennis.  Jack is also Springton’s 
Co-Director of Junior Development.

Keith Fox - Pro

Keith is a graduate of West Chester University where he played volleyball 
for 4 years and participated in national tournaments.  Keith has 21 years of 
teaching experience at Springton Tennis Club as well as other local country 
clubs.  He is a USPTA certified pro and has competed in Middle States 
Tournaments.  Keith is Co-Director of  Jr. Development in addition to his 
private & clinic lessons.  He has been a member of the US Racquet Stringers 
Association for 16 years; he is sponsored by Prince.

Scott Nichol - Pro

Scot is a USPTA-P1 certified tennis professional and brings to Springton 27 
successful years as a junior, collegiate and professional local and national 
tennis player and champion.  He has 22 years experience as a teaching pro 
and director at the tennis club and country club level.  Scott is highly 
motivated and innovative with tennis program management and creativity 
expertise at all levels.  His experience includes being a USTA High 
performance Coach as well as Pennsylvania Area District Coach of theYear.  
He is available for private lessons and clinic instruction.