Jo Ann Kurz

Jo Ann Kurz has played tennis all of her life and coached all levels and ages for many years. Jo Ann had state, section and national rankings (US and Canada) as a junior/young adult and she was undefeated in high school tennis match play. She played collegiate tennis for the University of Texas at Austin where she became an All American.

Jo Ann continued playing tournaments after college and competed on the satellite circuit. She played regional USTA tournaments and competed on league teams over the years. She still plays USTA league tennis in the PNW and Intermountain sections and has participated in two national league championships.

Jo Ann was a head tennis professional in Canada at two clubs and a tennis director in Washington and Idaho. She eventually became the tennis director/general manager at the Boise Racquet and Swim Club.

Jo Ann’s love for tennis runs deep and she is a constant student of the game. Jo Ann is an RSPA (Racquet Sports Professional Association) Master Professional. That certification is limited to the top 1% of all registered RSPA teaching professionals worldwide. Her teaching specialty is in technical stroke efficiency--Jo Ann has a way of communicating tennis fundamentals in a simplified manner to get quick results.

Jo Ann also believes that many tennis professionals care deeply about the sport and love to see players improve. She is proud to be working with a talented group of tennis coaches/professionals with this Nike Tennis Camp.