Friday Otabor is the Director of Northampton tennis facilities. He is in charge of all adult activities, including ladies leagues, men's leagues, ladders, lessons, and court scheduling. Friday also runs the beginner tennis programs (Red Raiders) and summer tennis camps. His wife Maxine assists with program attendance, the snack bar area, and operations of the tennis center. Friday Otabor is a former Texas Association of Tennis Professionals touring pro and was ranked #3 in the Men's 30 Singles division in Texas. Friday was also a former member of the Nigeria Davis Cup team. With 20 years of teaching experience, Friday has taught and currently teaches top-level adult and junior players.
Yelyzaveta (nickname- Yely) began competing in tournaments in the Ukraine as early as nine-years-old and has won over 30 cup titles… Received Master of Sport honors in her home country after winning a pair of Ukrainian doubles championships in 2012 and 2013… Ranked as high as No. 3 in the Ukraine in 2012 and earned a spot on the national team, competing in the Junior Fed Cup in London, earning a fourth-place finish… Won the Nike Junior Tour in the Ukraine in both singles and doubles in 2011… Competed in the NJT Masters, the Eddie Herr and Orange Bowl tournaments in the United States… Played for the International Tennis Federation in tournaments in Moldova, Dubai, Bulgaria, Egypt as well as her home country.
Yely received a full tennis scholarship from the University of Connecticut, where she graduated with honors. During her four seasons at UConn, she finished with an 88-30 career singles record, a .746 winning percentage, and two-straight appearances on the AAC All-Conference team. One of the highlights of her senior season was a run to the round of 16 at the ITA Northeast Regional Championship in the fall, and the furthest any Husky has ever advanced in the prestigious tournament. Following the 2017-18 season, UConn achieved the program’s highest national ranking at No. 85 in the ITA National Team Rankings. In addition, Huskies earned the program’s first-ever ITA regional ranking as Yelyzaveta Pletnyeva was ranked 13th in singles play.
Contact info:
Jhvr73@gmail.com
281-808-7256
Northampton Tennis Pro
Fernando Pavez has 30 years of coaching experience. He teaches adult clinics and lessons and is a second generation tennis professional. He is originally from Santiago, Chile.
Call or text Fernando directly to schedule tennis lessons or adult clinics 606-369-3084. paveztenistapro@gmail.com
