McMahon Careers

McMahon Careers Announces New, Additional CRSE Class for 2025

With 150 program graduates from all across the country, the McMahon Careers Certified Racquet Sports Executive (CRSE) Program is an intensive 10-month, multi-module, experiential learning program for racquet sports professionals who desire to build and develop their off-court, business-focused skills. The program which has traditionally offered its live classroom sessions on a Tuesday, enters its sixth year in 2025 with the addition of a second class for the first time in the program’s history—on Wednesday—after the original Tuesday 2025 program filled at a record pace.

To learn more and apply for the 2025 program, click the link below.

San Diego Tennis & Racquet Club Announces General Manager

San Diego Tennis & Racquet Club announces Alex Willow as their General Manager. The search, conducted by McMahon Careers selected Willow from a national slate of candidates.

Prior to stepping into his role at San Diego Tennis & Racquet Club, Willow served as Director of Operations at La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club.

For more information about the Executive Search process, click the link below.

McMahon Careers leads Director of RacQuets & Recreation Search for Saucon Valley Country Club

Saucon Valley, a prestigious Platinum Club of America situated in Bethlehem, PA, (approximately 90 minutes from New York City or Philadelphia) is in search of a Director of Racquets & Recreation and has retained McMahon Careers to lead their search. This individual will enhance the member experience by developing and implementing innovative programming in collaboration with the current racquets team members.

For more detailed information about the position, and all open Director-level job postings, click the link below.

The Peninsula Club Announces Director of Racquets

The Peninsula Club announces Kevin Brundle as their Director of Racquets. The search, conducted by McMahon Careers selected Brundle from a national slate of candidates.

Prior to stepping into his role at The Peninsula Club, Brundle was the Director of Racquet Sports at Trump National Golf Club

For more information about the Executive Search process, click the link below.

McMahon Careers HOSTS YPG Live

McMahon Careers hosted its quarterly YPG Live panel discussion. Led by Young Professionals Liaison, Ryan Johnson and Kainoa Rosa, the panel featured Brock Orlowski and Costin Fink and focused on the value of connections to move your career forward.

Catch the recording at the link below, using the password YPGLive91124

McMahon Careers leads GENERAL Manager Search for San Diego Tennis and Racquet Club

McMahon Careers is proud to have been retained by San Diego Tennis & Racquet Club to lead their search for General Manager. San Diego Tennis & Racquet Club is home to the Angel Lopez Tennis Academy. It is a family-oriented facility providing the finest private club amenities along with a lively, fun and friendly environment since 1979.

For more detailed information about the position, and all open Director-level job postings, click the link below.

Key Points to Building Lasting Personal and Business Relationships

Frank Fanning, McMahon Careers Chief Relationship Officer details five factors that are crucial to building lasting relationships.

McMahon Careers leads racquets search for Peninsula Club

McMahon Careers is proud to have been retained by The Peninsula Club to lead their search for Director of Racquets. The Peninsula Club, located in Cornelius, North Carolina spans eleven miles of Lake Norman shoreline at the heart of The Peninsula Community, offering resort-style living at its best. The Club is nearing completion of a $19 million renovation of the Golf Course and facilities. Additionally, four new tennis courts and six pickleball courts are under construction, with $1.3 million committed to racquets.

For more detailed information about the position, and all open Director-level job postings, click the link below.

Alamance Country Club Announces Director of Racquets

Alamance Country Club, located in Burlington, NC announces Bob Starr as their Director of Racquets. The search, conducted by McMahon Careers selected Starr from a national slate of candidates.

Prior to stepping into his role at Alamance Country Club, Starr was the Staff Professional at Carolina Country Club in Raleigh, NC.

For more information about the Executive Search process, click the link below.

GROWING REVENUE and Member Satisfaction

Ryan Johnson, McMahon Careers Young Professionals Liaison details how developing a comprehensive pickleball program can significantly enhance revenue and member satisfaction at your facility.

CRSE 2025 Professional, Brock Orlowski, USPTA, offers a young professional’s view of the importance of People within the Racquets Industry

Behind the scenes at every racquet club in America are directors, head professionals, racquets professionals, general managers, and more, connecting the dots and building clubs that members can delight in and grow racquet sports. From commercial clubs to country clubs, municipal programs to exclusive member-only programs, the Directors’ Club retreat saw some a unique compilation of leaders in the racquets industry gathered in one room.

MCMAHON CAREERS LEADS GENERAL Manager SEARCH FOR Racquet club of lake bluff

McMahon Careers is proud to have been retained by Racquet Club of Lake Bluff to lead their search for General Manager. The Racquet Club at Lake Bluff is located on the North Shore of Chicago and is home to hundreds of tennis players of all levels and generations.

For more detailed information about the position, and all open Director-level job postings, click the link below.

Sleepy hollow swim and Tennis Announces Director of Tennis

Sleepy Hollow Swim and Tennis, located in Orinda, CA announces Darrin Cohen, PTR as Director of Tennis. The search, conducted by McMahon Careers selected Cohen from a national slate of candidates.

Prior to stepping into his role at Sleepy Hollow Swim and Tennis, Cohen was the Director of Tennis at Diablo Country Club.

For more information about the Executive Search process, click the link below.

McMahon Careers Announces 2022 Racquets Sports Executive Program Graduates

McMahon Careers, the private club industry’s only Executive Search, Career Coaching and Executive Education firm focused solely on Racquet Sports, is pleased to announce its third graduating class of Certified Racquet Sports Executives.

McMahon Careers Launches Initiative to Help Develop & Support Young Professionals as Directors in the Racquet Sports Industry

To help McMahon Careers serve young racquet sports professionals as they navigate their career path, McMahon Careers has engaged Ryan Johnson, JD, USPTA, CRSE to serve as the firm’s Young Racquet Sports Professionals Liaison. In his role, Ryan will connect with and support young racquet sports professionals who currently work, or aspire to work, as a Director of Racquet Sports. Johnson will also help young professionals identify relevant career-advancement opportunities when positions open, and help establish, curate, and maintain regular and relevant communication with young professionals through a variety of communication and outreach activities.

McMahon Careers Announces 2021 CRSE Graduates

The CRSE Program is a 10-month invitation-only intensive study and experiential continuing education program designed for certified tennis and racquet sports professionals who aspire to manage, administer, and direct a private club program more effectively, professionally, and confidently. Upon successful completion of the course work and 100-point exam, graduates receive the respected CRSE designation. Graduates who are also USPTA Members are awarded 22.5 USPTA Continuing Education Credits.

Seagate Country Club Announces Appointment of John Phillips as Director of Tennis and Racquets

Seagate Country Club; located in Delray Beach, FL, is pleased to announce the selection of John Phillips as the new Director of Tennis and Racquets. The team at McMahon | 10s; led by president, Mark McMahon, USPTA Master Professional, and supported by Executive Search Consultant Stefan Laporte, USPTA Elite Professional, led the search and worked with the club’s General Manager, Karl Bublitz, PGA, to select Phillips from among a national slate of candidates.

Gulf Stream Bath & Tennis Club Announces Denzil Pieters, USPTA, PTR as New Director of Tennis

Gulf Stream Bath and Tennis Club located in Delray Beach, FL, is pleased to announce the selection of Denzil Pieters as the new Director of Tennis. The team at McMahon | 10s; led by president, Mark McMahon, USPTA Master Professional, and supported by Executive Search Consultant Stefan Laporte, USPTA Elite Professional, led the search and worked with the club’s search committee and General Manager Mike Territo, CCM to select Pieters from among a national slate of candidates.

Watch Master Professional Mark McMahon's presentation on Managing Your Career Pathway, at the USPTA Southern Business Workshop

McMahon | 10s President, Mark McMahon, USPTA Master Professional, presented at the Southern Business Workshop in Atlanta. You can watch his presentation by clicking on the image. The title of Mark’s presentation is The Purposeful Development of Your Career Pathway.

Mark McMahon to Speak at USPTA World Conference on Tennis

Before launching his tennis consulting practice in 2008, McMahon served for over 20 years as Director of Tennis for two of America’s largest private club tennis programs, at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton, FL and at Dunwoody Country Club, in Dunwoody, GA.

McMahon’s presentation is a must for all tennis professionals intent on being proactive in taking the next step in their careers. Titled “The Purposeful Development of Your Career Pathway”, Mark will guide attendees through the specific actions they can take now, that will help them prepare to compete for their next professional opportunity.