Tennis Staff



Mystic Indoor Tennis is very proud of its highly qualified teaching staff.  Each instructor is carefully selected on the basis of teaching experience, level of playing ability, and their enthusiasm for teaching.  Come see what we're all about!
 
 

Jerry Albrikes - Head Professional
 Jerry Albrikes is a former New England  Men’s Open Champion (#1 in ‘02-’03). Over the past ten years he has consistently achieved top New England ranking in men’s singles, doubles and mixed doubles. He has coached full-time for the past 15 years.   Prior to joining Mystic Indoor Tennis Jerry directed the Tournament Training Center in Trumbull, Connecticut. Following that, he coached some of the world’s best players at the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Bradenton, Florida.

Jerry was a two-time Connecticut High School State Champion while at St. Joseph’s in Trumbull, Connecticut.  In college he was a four-time all New England Player for Central Connecticut State University.  

At Mystic Indoor Tennis Jerry’s experience and expertise is incorporated into programming that benefits both beginners and nationally ranked players. 
     
  David Crouzet - Tennis Professional
David Crouzet came to Mystic Indoor Tennis from Shippan Racquet Club in Stamford, Connecticut where he was a Tennis Professional.

David is a native of France who came to the United States during his college years. He graduated from the University of Evansville in Indiana with a Bachelor of  Science in business administration. While at the University he played in the Missoury Valley Conference. David also holds a Certificate of Academic Excellence in Recreation Leadership and Tennis Teaching from Tyler Junior College in Texas.

His tennis experience has brought him a number 1 ranking in the 2000 New England Men’s open doubles, a number 2 ranking in the NJCAA 2000 men’s national doubles, and a number 30 ranking in the NJCAA 2000 men’s national singles

Awards he has received include: the NJCAA academic All American in the sport of tennis for the year 1999-2000; 2000 Men’s ITA All-America team in 2000; and first team position on the men’s all-American Division II Tennis Team of the NJCAA for the year 1999-2000.  David is USPTA certified.
     
  Kabelo Maleka - Tennis Professional
Kabelo Maleka, a native of South Africa, comes to Mystic Indoor Tennis  from three summers at the internationally recognized Julian Krinsky Camps in the United States and four years of coaching top-level juniors in Pretoria, South Africa. 

Kabelo was ranked among the top five juniors in South Africa in 2000 and was picked for the South African National Team the same year.  He was chosen for the South African Davis Cup Team in 2001-2002. He played semi-pro on the ATP tour with a career high of 971 in the world. Kabelo is USPTA certified.

 
  Steve Rogers - Tennis Professional
Steve Rogers, originally from Waterbury, Connecticut, comes to Mystic Indoor Tennis from the Simsbury Tennis House in Simsbury, Connecticut where he was the Director of Junior Development for five years. Prior to that he was with the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Bradenton, Florida, coaching ITF juniors and professional ATP players.

Steve is a former #6 in New England men’s open singles player, #1 men’s open doubles and #1 mixed open doubles. He was all-conference and was a national quarterfinalist in the National Junior College Tournament  while attending Mitchell College in New London. Steve is USPTR certified.
     
  Jean Paul Gulino - Tennis Professional
Jean Paul Gulino, a native of France, comes to Mystic from the Tennis Club of Palm Beach, Florida.  Jean Paul attended Northwood University in West Palm Beach where he played #1 singles. His team was ranked NAIA’s #3 in the nation during his college years.

As a junior Jean Paul played many years on the satellite tour and was ranked in France’s top 10 at that time.  Jean Paul  is USPTR certified.

 
     
 

Cristelle Fox - Tennis Professional
Cristelle came to Mystic Indoor Tennis directly from the WTA tour where she achieved a ranking of 374 in the world. She attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois where she was a four-time All American in singles, a three-time All American in doubles and won back-to-back National Indoor Doubles titles. Cristelle was also named Big 10 Player of the year three times and has the highest winning percentage in Big 10 history. Cristelle finished her impressive college career by winning the NCAA doubles championships in Pala Alto, CA.

Cristelle represented both England and Great Britain internationally, and has competed in Junior Wimbledon and the Wimbledon qualifying.
 
     
 

Kris Bonkowski - Tennis Professional
 Kris Bonkowski comes to Mystic Indoor Tennis from Groton Long Point Yacht Club where he has taught tennis for four straight summers. Most recently he was Head Tennis Instructor for the yacht club.

Kris attended Fitch High School in Groton, Connecticut where he played #1 singles and was the High School Tennis Team Captain in 1999 and 2000.

In 2000 Kris was awarded a Fitch High School MVP in Tennis. He was ranked in the top 10 in the Eastern Connecticut Conference and won the 2000 Eastern Conference Sportsmanship award the same year.