Welcome to Frank Ford Tennis

Thanks for visiting my site. I’m Frank Ford and if this is your first time….WELCOME! We have put together a very successful tennis program here in Flower Mound. We have expanded to include Bridlewood, Wellington, and now Heritage. Check out my tennis tips and recommended strings and equipment.

Meet the Pros

Frank Ford

Frank Ford
Director of Tennis

Frank Ford, USPTA

Frank Ford, USPTA Certified Pro, offers 17+ years of experience coaching Jr and Adult beginner, intermediate, tournament level, high school, and state ranked tennis players. Frank currently holds the title of Director of Tennis for the Town of Flower Mound, Wellington of Flower Mound, and Bridlewood programs. Frank has helped organize and coordinate tennis in Flower Mound over the last 6+ years into town wide programs that offer clinics, private training, leagues, and events for players of all ages and abilities. Frank has recently assisted in organizing Ladies’, Men’s, Mixed USTA, NETT, and TCD teams with in Flower Mound, Wellington, and Bridlewood to compete in the Fort Worth and Dallas League divisions. Frank is dedicated his life to the continued growth and success of tennis in Flower Mound and surrounding areas. His short and long term goals are to bring more organized competitive Jr and Adult team tennis to Flower Mound, and assist in the development of a multi court tennis facility in Flower Mound for all tennis enthusiasts and supporters to enjoy.

In addition to his coaching experience, Frank also has an extensive playing background. Frank’s recent accomplishments as a player include 2005 USTA 9.5 Combo State Champion, 2006 and 2009 USTA 5.0 Sectional Invitation, 2007 USTA 5.5 Sectional Invitation and a former #3 singles ranking in Texas. Frank recently captained and played on the Wellington Mixed 9.0 USTA team which won its Dallas division and played in the finals at the Texas State Sectional (Corpus Christi) in 2010. Last year, Frank played on the Greenhill Mixed 9.0 USTA team which recently won its Dallas division and played in the Texas State Sectional in Southlake, Tx October 2011. Frank currently captains and plays on the Trophy Club USTA 5.0 Men’s team and Bridlewood USTA 9.0 Mixed team.

Frank and his daughter, Alexandra, happily reside in Fort Worth.

Frank Ford’s Bio

Bryan Rogers

Bryan Rogers
Head Tennis Professional

Bryan Rogers, USPTA

Bryan Rogers, USPTA Certified Pro, offers over 20 years of tennis coaching experience. Bryan began teaching tennis in Las Vegas in 1994. In Bryan’s first year, he organized and coached a ladies’ 2.5 team that won the USTA Nevada State Championship. Bryan moved to Memphis, Tennessee in late 1998, initially joining the coaching staff at Windyke Country Club. In 1999 he became the Director of Tennis for the City of Germantown, Tennessee. Bryan worked for the City of Germantown for 11 years, growing the tennis program to several hundred players. 2002 was a breakthrough year, when a Ladies’ 3.0 team would win the Memphis Area Championship and become the first of many teams at various levels over the following years to represent Memphis at the USTA State Championship. In addition, Bryan’s 4.5 Men’s team won the USTA Tennessee State Championship in 2007. Bryan coached several players from the Houston High School girls’ tennis team, playing out of City of Germantown courts, when they won the Tennessee State High School Championship in 2007 and 2008.

Bryan has had great success with junior players. His oldest son, Jacob, started playing tennis at age 4 and would eventually play 4 years at North Greenville University in Greenville, South Carolina. He was the only U.S. born player of the team’s starting 6. Jacob is now an assistant pro at a Country Club in South Carolina. Bryan’s accomplishments working with junior players speak for themselves. In addition to his son’s impressive climb, Bryan has coached a junior player with a #1 Tennessee ranking and #51 in the Southern Section of USTA.

In March of 2012, Bryan joined Frank Ford’s coaching staff and Tennis Program in Flower Mound, Wellington, and Bridlewood. Bryan is excited about this opportunity and new chapter in his life.

Bryan and his wife, Renee, and their children, live in Lewisville.

Bryan Roger’s Bio

Ed Thompson

Ed Thompson
Assistant Tennis Professional

Ed Thompson, USPTA

Edmond Thompson is a USPTA Certified Pro, offering 7+ years of experience in coaching various levels of Adult and Youth Tennis. Ed has coached novice, intermediate, and advanced tennis. In addition, Ed is skilled in Cardio tennis, individual lessons, and collegiate tennis. Ed enjoys working with both Youth and Adults of all skill levels who are motivated to enjoy the game and improve their skill set.

Edmond began teaching tennis in 2009 in Voorhees, New Jersey, where he had the opportunity to design and direct competitive junior programs, teach regular adult drills, and offer private lessons to all ages and skill sets. In May 2015, Ed traveled to Sea Island, Georgia, where he joined Luke and Murphy Jensen in teaching Cardio Tennis at the Jensen Brothers Tennis Academy. In August 2015, Ed was presented with the opportunity to be the Assistant Coach for both the Men’s and Women’s tennis program at Methodist University in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Ed is thrilled to join the staff at Frank Ford Tennis and looks forward to this exciting chapter in his life.

In addition to his extensive coaching experience, Ed played college tennis for Gloucester County Community College in Sewell, New Jersey, where he won 2 national championships and earned a total of 3 All-American Athlete Awards from the NJCAA. Ed’s certifications and memberships include the Professional Tennis Registry Certification in Teaching Adults, PTR in Under 10 Tennis, United States Tennis Association member, USTA Certified Coach in Youth Tennis, Professional Tennis Management Student Association member, and Certified Cardio Tennis Provider.

Ed currently resides in Fort Worth, Texas.

Ed Thompson’s Bio

Mike Bender

Mike Bender
Head Tennis Professional

Mike Bender

Mike Bender’s Bio will be updated shortly. Please check back.

Mike Bender’s Bio

Skler Rogers

Skyler Rogers
Assistant Tennis Professional

Skyler Rogers, USPTA

Skyler Rogers, USPTA Certified Pro, offers 2 year of coaching experience. Skyler originally from Las Vegas, Nevada, moved to Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 4. He came to Texas in 2013 and has been assisting Bryan Rogers, his father, with Jr clinics and on-court activities. Skyler started playing tennis when he was 5 years old. Skyler recently completed his USPTA Certification and is pursuing a career in coaching. Skyler brings a patient, fun, outgoing teaching style to his students.

In addition to coaching, Skyler currently attends North Central Texas College and is studying Computer Science. Skyler enjoys playing tennis, video games, and music during his free time.

Skyler Roger’s Bio