Meet the Staff
Tom Salmon
Director of Tennis | 2009-Present
Tom was a college player at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo where his team won the NCAA Division 2 Team Title. Tom has over 35 years of teaching and coaching experience, certified by the USPTA Elite Pro. From 1990-1996, he was Director of Tennis and Head Pro at the Topnotch Resort & Spa, a four-star, four-diamond resort in Stowe, Vermont. From 1997-2009, Tom worked at the ATP Tennis Club in Jacksonville, first as the Head Pro and then became Director of Tennis/General Manager. When Tom is away from the Club, he's a family man and enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife.
For lessons, please contact Tom at tom.salmon@marshallcreekcdd.com.
Scott Lefteris
Head Tennis Professional | 2016-Present
Scott's extensive teaching background started over 30 years ago at Duke University teaching nationally ranked junior players. Through the years he has coached over 100 junior players that played in college along with some players who became All-Americans and/or professionals. Scott has been previously USPTA-certified. He has been Director of Tennis at Deer Valley Racquet Club and Head Pro at Selva Marina CC and Julington Creek. Scott enjoys teaching all levels of tennis and wants to bring his joy of tennis to every student. When Scott is away from the courts, he enjoys nature and all it has to offer, classic cars, and spending time with family and friends.
For lessons, please contact Scott at scott.lefteris@marshallcreekcdd.com.
Jeff Golden
Associate Head Tennis Professional | 2016-Present
Jeff's passion for teaching tennis began at age 14 when he was asked to teach a kids clinic with a local pro and it hasn't stopped since. Through the years he has played competitively, including many USTA Junior events and for Winter Park HS. Jeff became a USPTA-certified pro in 2013 and previously served as Head Pro at Julington Creek Plantation. He enjoys working with every skill level and all ages. For fun, Jeff plays golf and spends time with his family.
For lessons, please contact Jeff at jeff.golden@marshallcreekcdd.com.
Jana McDanald
Tennis Professional | 2021-Present
Jana is a USPTA-certified tennis instructor with 20+ years of teaching experience. She is a former college and ITF Women's Pro Circuit Player. Jana has previous experience owning and coaching a tennis academy in Maryland. She is a resident of Palencia and is currently teaching both our adult and youth programs at the Tennis Center in addition to private and semi-private lessons.
For lessons, please contact Jana at janatennispro@gmail.com.
Myron Grunberg
Associate Tennis Professional | 2022-Present
Coach Myron has more than 40 years of experience as an international teacher and coach. Grunberg believes in his proven ability to motivate players to reach their potential. Coach Myron has coached numerous players in the top 100 ATP, WTA and ITF. He has coached both the Mexican and Canadian Davis Cup teams. He has Level "A" Certification-GPTC/A Global Professional Tennis Coach Association.
Coach Myron is teaching both our adult and youth clinics at Palencia and is available for private, semi-private and group lessons.
For lessons, please contact Myron at myron49@aol.com.
