Beverly Bowes-Hackney - Director of Tennis

Beverly’s experience includes Division I NCAA Head Coach at SMU, Assistant Coach of the University of Texas, the Director of Women’s Tennis at Circle C, and a USTA National Junior Development Coach. She also has over 1000 hours of providing personal lessons to both adults and juniors, there is no doubting the substantial teaching and coaching experience that Beverly is bringing to River Place Country Club. Beverly is also an accomplished player, having earned a Top 50 World Ranking on the WTA Tour, was a Five-Time All-American at the University of Texas and in 2000 Beverly was inducted into the University of Texas Women’s Hall of Honor. *USPTA Certified

Carlos Crusco - Event & Program Coordinator

Carlos is a graduate of the University of Texas and holds a Masters Degree in Sports Management & Marketing.  The knowledge and experience Carlos brings to the River Place team make a significant difference - both on and off the court.  While directing the Club’s active junior program, Carlos also organizes and implements the tennis departments’ special events, including the annual River Place Pro-Am.  Since joining the River Place team, he has been instrumental in creating numerous programs and tournaments – benefiting members as well as local charities.  In his down time, Carlos enjoys cooking as personal chef – and reading about wine and food.  He loves to travel and he enjoys snow skiing, soccer and water polo.

Tyson Bond

Tyson is a former member of the Arizona State University(Div. 1,PAC-10) tennis team from 1991-1992 and taught for 12 years in the Scottsdale area. Before moving here to Austin, Tyson taught at The Columbia Athletic Club in the Seattle area. Tyson is no stranger though to Texas as he grew up playing junior tennis in the Houston area. After leaving almost 20 years ago, Tyson was ready to get back to Texas and we are pleased to have him take an active role in every facet of our tennis program. This will include teaching both juniors and adults, assisting in promotion/organization of events, as well as helping to provide better customer service in the tennis shop.  *USPTA Certified

 Susan Shaw

Susan graduated from Texas State with a B.A. in Journalism/Advertising. At Texas State, she played tennis as a scholarship player and a Texas junior. She excelled in both singles and doubles and was awarded the Top Female Athlete of the Year in her conference while at Texas State. She also earned her way to Nationals as a singles player, making the round of 8 and 16’s, respectively.  Susan learned early on that competition in itself is both a noble and character building endeavor…win or lose, a life lesson was always presented. Susan’s goal is to teach and share those valuable life lessons that tennis has provided her with while both on and off the court of life.

 Connor Smith

Connor kicked off his tennis career as a three-time State Champion at Terrell Christian Academy and Kaufman High School. After that, he became an All-American at Tyler Junior College and went on to play for the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. He graduated as a Razorback with a degree in sociology. Outside of tennis, Connor likes to play golf, hunt, fish, and watch the Dallas Cowboys. Connor is motivated to build relationships with our RPCC members and teach them the game that he loves.

Samantha Fechtel

Sam attended of the University of Texas where she studied Sport Management and Business. After graduating with Highest Honors, she joined the River Place team with hopes of helping to keep the Tennis Pro Shop a fun and accessible place where Members feel welcome and taken care of. She is interested in learning about administration in the Club and Leisure industry and is excited to be surrounded by so many tennis greats to help her with this process (and maybe teach her some tennis secrets on the side!)  Outside of the shop, Sam enjoys playing soccer and golf, running, coaching lacrosse and following the Longhorns, Cowboys, and Mavericks. At RPCC, she enjoys helping with court reservations, event planning, merchandise sales, and general Pro Shop duties.