Meet Our Tennis Staff

Tim is honored to have called Quince Orchard Swim & Tennis Club his home since 1985 and has been proud to have worked alongside so many wonderful fellow staff members amidst some of the most special members, clients, and vendors any Club could claim as part of its corporate family. For many of those years, Tim has served as Executive Director simultaneously while working within our “Elite” junior tennis and private lessons programs. Tim has a Ph.D. in Sport Psychology from the University of Maryland; a Masters in Motor Learning from the University of North Carolina, and a B.S. from the College of William and Mary.

Tim was formerly a college tennis coach, recipient of the Mid-Atlantic Professional Tennis Association Professional of the Year, USTA Maryland Maury Schwartzman Junior Development Pro of the Year, served on many State and Regional Boards of Directors and Committees relating to tennis, and was one of 4 Head Coaches for the United States Olympic Festivals leading up to the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, and has retained his certification in the United States Professional Tennis Association for over 37 years.

Fun Fact: Tim worked his way thru his collegiate years teaching SWIMMING in his backyard pool in a little “company” he founded called “Strokes Unlimited” whose T-shirt remains part of his collection!

Anthony is a USPTA Elite Pro Certified Professional originally from Rhodes, where he would go on to represented Greece on the National Junior Tennis team in 1995 and was an assistant coach for the team in 2007. He played college tennis for Tyler Junior College and Ferris State University.

During his time in college tennis he was a two time national champion and All-American. After college he returned home to Greece to begin his career as a tennis professional and even started his own academy.  Anthony comes to QOSTC from Georgetown Prep Tennis club, where he was on staff since 2016, and directed their Junior Development Program.

Andrei Bacalu is a USPTA and USPTR certified tennis professional and is QOSTC's Director Of High Performance.  Born in Moldova, Andrei joins us from Washington, D.C. as the former Assistant Director of the St. Albans Tennis Center as well as the Director of the St. Albans Summer Tennis Camp. 

Prior to becoming a USPTR certified High-Performance Coach, Andrei graduated from the Penn State University with a degree in Economics and a minor in Russian followed by 3 years on the ITF Tennis circuit with, as Andrei notes, “a specific goal of learning different techniques and their diverse ways of coaching while experiencing the player’s life on tour.” At the 2018 Citi Open ATP event in DC, Andrei had the honor of coaching on-court two Top 20 doubles players who competed in the Main Draw. That team, "The Colombians," went on to win Wimbledon 2019 and US Open 2019!!!

Jerome is a USPTA Certified Professional in both tennis and Pickleball who joined Quince Orchard Swim and Tennis Club in 2010.  He has been teaching tennis since 2006 and is involved in both youth and adult programs offered at QOSTC.  He has also volunteered to help coach Clarksburg High School's  boys' and girls’ teams for a number of years. In addition to tennis, Jerome has a passion for martial arts, in which he has over 20 years of experience. 

He has studied a variety of styles and has earned a 3rd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and a 3rd degree black belt in Tang Soo Do.  Jerome attended Bentley College where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and currently lives in the Clarksburg area with his wife and two daughters.

WELCOME HOME, GRACE LEAKE (NOW GRACE LEAKE MELROSE) TO OUR QOSTC PROFESSIONAL STAFF

We are thrilled and fortunate to welcome Grace back to our professional staff after a 10 year hiatus spent teaching, coaching, writing, and—like all serious tennis professionals—continuing to elevate her own elite player status on the ITF circuit.

Her journey took her from Charlotte, North Carolina to Keller, Texas and The Dent Tennis Academy, and ultimately back home to Maryland to be closer to family. During that time, Grace founded Tennis Girl Nation, focusing on mentorship, tournament preparation, and mental toughness for young female athletes, and authored Girl Boss Tennis.

A truly well rounded professional tennis staff includes coaches who can inspire, understand, and empathize with athletes from diverse backgrounds and with unique goals. Quince Orchard Swim & Tennis Club is proud to welcome Grace back to our courts, where she will once again teach, coach, and inspire both our junior players and our adult recreational and competitive athletes.

USPTA Certified Tennis Professional & Ambassador
Dedicated tennis professional with a rich background as both an elite competitor and high-level coach. Represented St. Lucia as a junior ambassador during a four-year collegiate tennis career, bringing international experience and deep tactical insight to the court. Extensive coaching background across multiple levels, specializing in player development, high-performance training, and athletic growth.

Marco is a USPTA-certified tennis professional originally from Beijing, China. He moved to the United States during high school, where he played varsity tennis and soccer, serving as team captain in his senior year. Marco earned his bachelor’s degree in Sport Management from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, followed by a master’s degree in Sports Industry Management from Georgetown University.
 

Currently, Marco leads the 10-and-under tennis programs (Red,Orange Ball and green dot) at Quince Orchard Swim and Tennis Club. He is passionate about introducing young players to the sport and building a strong foundation of skills and enthusiasm. Outside of tennis, Marco is a devoted fan of soccer and baseball, and is a big supporter of Arsenal FC and the Boston Red Sox.