Chris Thatcher
Tennis Director/Interclub Director
Born in Chicago, Ill and raised in Cincinnati, Chris played 4 yrs of varsity tennis at Sycamore High School and was ranked in the Top 30 in the Midwest. He played for the University of Cincinnati for 1 year and 3 years at the University of Illinois where he also received his Business Administration Degree. Chris has taught tennis for 11 years and has worked with several nationally-ranked Juniors and Division 1 College players.
Brian Siler
Head Tennis Pro
Brian was born and raised in Cincinnati and played tennis at Elder High School in 1997. He attended Walsh University on scholarship and was a 3-time NAIA national qualifier and named 1st team All-American of the Mid-Ohio Conference. Brian graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 2002. He has taught tennis for 11 years, is certified through the USPTR and is currently the Tennis Director at Madeira Swim Club.
TJ Scheve
Tennis Pro / Junior Program Director
Camargo Racquet Club welcomes TJ Scheve to our professional staff as the Junior Program Director! He is USPTA certified and has 25 years of teaching experience. TJ was most recently the tennis director at Western Athletic Club. We are very excited to have his expertise at Camargo! For any questions about our Junior Tennis Program, please email TJ Scheve at camargoracquetjuniors@gmail.com.
Joe Leo
Tennis Pro
Joe has coached both Men’s and Women’s entries at the Ohio State High School Tournament. He has coached at the H.S. level at Kings and Madiera, and at Wilmington College.
Joe is a certified USPTA professional with 12 years experience. In the summer, he is a pro at Cincinnati Sports Club. Every other weekend Joe teaches The Buddy Up tennis program for children with Down syndrome.
Ryan Rasco
Tennis Pro
Ryan has been a tennis pro for the last 7 years and involved in the game from playing juniors on up for the last 20 years. This is Ryan’s first year at Camargo Racquet Club and is USPTA certified as well as an authorized provider of Cardio Tennis. Originally from Texas, he spent 3 of his years as a pro as the coach of St. Mary’s University in San Antonio helping to lead the school to their first national ranking in school history. Having coached in college as well as at the club level, he is well-versed in coaching tactics and fundamentals for all levels and ages of players. As a player, Ryan has won numerous tournaments at both the junior and adult levels in singles and doubles.
Kelley Peter
Tennis Pro
Kelley Peter has been a PTR certified tennis teaching professional since 1995. With three decades of experience, Kelley has coached numerous championship teams at tennis clubs such as EHI, Mercy, Harper’s Point, and Western Athletic Club. His expertise and dedication have also been instrumental in guiding many junior players to league and state championships, fostering their growth and success in the sport.
Marmee Fry-Cook
Tennis Pro
Marmee went to The Ohio State University where she held the #1 playing position from 1966-1969. She has been the State of Ohio Intercollegiate Champion, and a Semi-finalist in NCAA Doubles Championship. Marmee has worked at a variety of Tennis Clubs and Country Clubs from California to Columbus. Marmee has 48 years of teaching experience.