AUSTIN WADDELL
Austin Waddell has been taking great care of our eight tennis and six pickleball courts since July. He comes from the Blackwood Tennis Club at The Dunes on Sanibel, with seven years’ experience of tennis maintenance. He also has work experience as a cashier, and in grocery store maintenance in MA.
A native of Cape Coral, he moved with his family to Stoughton, MA where he played football and baseball, and graduated from Stoughton High School. He later moved back to Cape Coral. What drew him here was that, first he lives just 10-15 minutes from the courts; second, the job provides enough work and daily tasks to occupy his time. “Third, everyone was very friendly and welcoming.”
Duties
“On a typical day, I groom all eight tennis courts, clean the rest areas, and take out any trash. After that, I use the leaf blower on the walkways around the tennis and pickleball courts. After leaf blowing the first four pickleball courts, I drive to pickleball courts five and six and do the same. Once all tasks in my daily morning are completed, I will usually have a few hours to complete any other tasks before having to prepare the courts for any 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. tennis matches if they occur that day.”
He also does equipment maintenance. He is 29, has one older sister, and lives near downtown Fort Myers.
What the Head Pro Says
Chad Dyer, Director of Racquet Sports, says, “Austin is one of the most qualified persons for tennis maintenance in southern FL. His knowledge and experience for clay courts far exceeds anyone we’ve had in the past. Also, his attention to details is very good. He’s always looking for opportunities to keep the courts looking in great condition”
Chad hired Austin because of his seven years of experience working in tennis maintenance in SW FL. We’re all incredibly happy to have you here, Austin!
