ABOUT BLAKENEY

Blakeney Racquet & Swim Club is a private, members-only community designed for families and individuals who value excellence in racquet sports, fitness, and leisure. As one of Charlotte’s top USTA-recognized premier facilities, we take pride in offering an environment that blends competitive play with a welcoming club culture.

Our club features first-class amenities including championship tennis courts, racquetball, swimming, health and fitness facilities, and year-round special events. With guidance from our highly skilled professional staff, members enjoy high-quality programs that inspire both personal growth and competitive success.

Home to more than 45 league teams competing across city, state, and national championship levels, Blakeney is recognized as a leader in the Carolinas tennis community. Whether you’re here to sharpen your game, relax with family and friends, or be part of a vibrant and accomplished membership, Blakeney offers an unparalleled private club experience.

Our Mission & Values

Our Mission Statement

Provide quality instructions through proven programs and methodologies.

Create a recreational medium for the surrounding community that will foster a healthy lifestyle.

Create a high quality programs that will provide excellent service to our customers.

Provide our staff with a safe and rewarding environment that will allow them to reach their full potential in terms of skills and personal growth.

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Why Blakeney

Our Staff

We have a dedicated staff that is willing to go the extra mile to help you achieve your goals

Our Members

We are proud to say that we have members from over 65 countries. A melting pot not everyone can boast of.

We have a competitive teams that have featured in over 200 USTA State, Sectional and National Championship over the course of the past 20years.

Our Amenities

We have hard courts, red clay courts, Har-Tru clay courts, four indoor clay courts (only type in Charlotte) Swimming, fitness center, Sauna, private locker rooms, pro shop, cafe and many more for member use only.

Our Programs

Blakeney club is a fun place to play tennis, swim and meet people from all works of life. Please view our social events gallery to go on a journey through our club activities.

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Meet our staff

Berhe

Founder and President of Blakeney Club. Berhe comes from a huge family tennis background that includes 12 siblings. He has played tennis at a high level as a junior, collegiately at Baylor University, and as a professional. Berhe is a USTA High Performance Coach and also a certified professional.

James

Membership and Event Director of Blakeney Club. With a background in sales, fitness, and film production, James knows how to connect with people and create experiences that leave a lasting impact. James brings a dynamic blend of energy, leadership, and passion to Blakeney. A former boxing gym general manager and lifelong athlete, James believes in the power of community, discipline, and fun. Whether you’re a seasoned tennis player, or looking to join a club that feels like home, James is here to make your Blakeney experience unforgettable.

Chris

Director of Blakeney Club Tennis Academy. After playing tennis at Coker University in South Carolina, Chris began his teaching & coaching career. He joined Blakeney in 2023 as the Director of the BTA program, bringing with him 30 years of experience.

Tyler

Adult Tennis Director. A Charlotte native, Tyler was nationally ranked as a junior player and went on to be an All-American at the Division 1 level. Tyler has been teaching and coaching tennis for 30 years.

Maranda

Teaching Pro, Tournament Director and Adult League Coordinator at Blakeney Club. Maranda began playing tennis at 5 years old, out of the John McEnroe Tennis Academy. She went on to play Division 1 Collegiate Tennis at Duquense University. Maranda started teaching at Blakeney Club in 2021.

Alex

Teaching pro at Blakeney Club. Alex began playing tennis at the age of 5. He has represented Ecuador as both a player and coach. Alex started at Blakeney in 2017. He brings over 27 years of teaching experience with him and is PTR certified.

Thiago

Teaching Pro at Blakeney Club. Growing up in Brazil, Thiago competed in both regional and national tournaments. He then came to the US to attend and play tennis for the University of Mount Olive, here in North Carolina. Since joining Blakeney he has worked with all levels of players and is PTR certified.

Erik

Teaching Pro at Blakeney Club. Coming from a tennis family Eric began playing at the age of 8. Growing up he was able to train at top facilities in the country and went on to play professionally. After his time in college he began teaching tennis. He moved to Charlotte in 2013 to continue teaching both juniors and adults.

Kyle

Teaching pro at Blakeney Club. Born and raised in Charlotte, Kyle won 4 consecutive HS State Championships in Singles. Just like his parents he went on to play Division 1 Collegiate Tennis at Depaul University and professionally thereafter.Representing El Salvador Kyle has competed in both the Panamerican games and Davis Cup.

Vanshita

Teaching Pro at Blakeney Club. Vanshita recently just finished her collegiate career at Merrimack College where she was on the women's tennis team. She is a well accomplished junior player from India. In addition to her playing career Vanshita has 5+ years of coaching experience.

Vanshita will be overseeing our JTT program and helping out with our junior clinic classes. She Is excited to join Blakeney and can't wait to meet all of our members.

Edis

Teaching Pro at Blakeney Club. Growing up in Sweden Edis was a nationally ranked Junior with multiple national titles. He went on to play for the Wingate men's tennis team. He has been teaching and coaching tennis for 7 years.

Alvin

Court Maintenance Manager at Blakeney Club. Alvin has been building tennis courts since 1988.
He came from a manufacturing and construction background. Alvin was actually a part of the company that built the courts here at Blakeney. He returned to Blakeney in 2023 to take over all of our Court Maintenance