MTMS2022-2023

Director of Tennis Tikky Srieud

Tikky grew up in Thailand playing all types of sports but decided on tennis at the age of 14. She represented the Thailand Junior Tennis Team, competing around Asia from ages 16 to 18. In 1985, Tikky came to the United States on a tennis scholarship and graduated from Palm Beach State College with a degree in Hospitality Management .

Tikky joined Frenchman's Creek in October 1988 as the Director of Tennis, in charge of the operations and maintenance of the entire tennis facility. She manages a very active tennis and pickleball program, which includes social and instructional events, interclub matches, competitions, holiday and kids programs, and runs and upscale tennis pro shop with fashionable apparel and top - of - the - line equipment.

Assistant Tennis Professional Paulo Hexsel

A native of Brazil, Paulo played competitive junior tennis in South America, reaching high rankings and earning a Division 1 college scholarship to play for the University of Tennessee at Martin. Paulo brings Frenchman ’ s Creek members his knowledge as a touring pro and division 1 player, as well as 15+ years of experience as a Tennis Director of Resorts and Athletic Clubs.

For many years, alongside international Australian coach Bob Butterfield, Paulo directed the International Academy of Tennis (IAT) in Hilton Head Isl, SC and Miami, FL. During this time, he developed junior players from Singapore, Australia, Japan, South Africa, England, Germany, Brazil, Antigua and Barbuda, Bermuda, Mexico, Canada and the U.S., ultimately sending over 60 players to play for NCAA Division I universities. Paulo has spent the last 15+ years as Executive Tennis Director of exclusive tennis clubs; such as the La Gorce Country Club in Miami Beach and the Beverly Hills Country Club in Los Angeles, CA, where he managed all areas of tennis operations, and worked with kids and adults of all ages and levels.

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