Building Tennis Culture: Jeff Chandley’s Approach to Success

In today’s episode of Atlanta Tennis Podcast, powered by Go tennis, we talk with Jeff Chandley, the Director of Tennis and Director of Athletics, the historic Atlanta Athletic Club. Join us in an open heartfelt conversation with Chandley over his incredible journey in the tennis world as a player, mentor and most importantly, as a successful director of Club Tennis.  Today’s Guest Jeff Chandley has a professional career of over 20 years as director of tennis in several prestigious clubs, including The Landings Club. He currently lives in Atlanta with his family. His immense love and passion for tennis and his job can be understood from his enthusiasm even with a 40-hour workweek!!!. Key Topics We Cover Today

• Challenges and opportunities of into tennis during teenage years
• Shaping of personal training approaches from his own experience with famous mentors
• Involvement and survival in the management and business side of club tennis
• Transitional experience: from country club to private club

Chandley shares heartfelt stories from his mentee days under legendary Peter Van Lingen and how his father may have a shuttle influence on his introduction to the business side of tennis. He reveals his top picks for running a successful management in club tennis:

•  Image Enhancement
• Instruction
• Maintenance and 
• Customer Service

Throughout this conversation, Jeff Chandley uses the importance of Club Culture, development of community and a sense of belonging as an overarching theme. He highlights the impact of a fun, inclusive atmosphere for everyone to ensure success.  So, if you are also interested in building a career in tennis club management or tennis training, this is your chance of learning it from the veteran. Tune in to learn more about professional journey and the valuable lessons that he picked up along the course of 16 years as a director of tennis in a top club!!! These insights provide a comprehensive understanding of Jeff Chandley's professional journey, his leadership style, and the importance he places on both tennis instruction and club management. YouTube Replay: https://youtu.be/IdB4OwHCglE Shaun Boyce USPTA: [email protected] https://tennisforchildren.com/ 🎾 Bobby Schindler USPTA: [email protected] https://windermerecommunity.net/ 🎾 Geovanna Boyce: [email protected] https://regeovinate.com/ 💪🏼🏋️ This podcast is powered by GoTennis!: The best value in racquet sports 🤜🏼🎾🤛🏼 🏠 https://letsgotennis.com/ 🫶 https://letsgotennis.com/join/ https://shop.letsgotennis.com/ 👟👜 💰 https://letsgotennis.com/deals/ https://letsgotennis.com/podcast/ 🎙️🎧 Do you want to read about some good things going on in the world of tennis? https://letsgotennis.com/stories/ 🔥🪑 Check out our GoTennis! Facebook page for deals, updates, events, podcasts, news, stories, coach profiles, club information, and more https://bit.ly/gt_facebook_page Also, you can support this show (and save some $) by shopping at 🤑https://letsgotennis.com/deals/🤑 Or, donate directly HERE Want to get into crypto? This is easy: https://www.coinbase.com/join/boyce_3s?src=ios-link Want donate with Bitcoin? Here’s the address: 3EqTU1gQBLoieMeFLC1BQgCUajPpPMCgwB Considering your own podcast? We (obviously) recommend Captivate: This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free.