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MORE ABOUT TONY CHERONE

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Tony Cherone is a nationally recognized tennis professional whose impact on the Memphis tennis community spans more than three decades. As both an award-winning coach and passionate instructor, Tony has transformed Collierville’s tennis programs into some of the state’s most inclusive and respected development programs.

 

Tony’s tennis journey began as a walk-on at the University of Tennessee at Martin, where he first learned the value of perseverance, teamwork, and growth—not as a top collegiate player, but as someone committed to earning every opportunity on and off the court. His own playing career exploded as an adult as a key role contributor on dozens of state and regional championship USTA adult teams at the 4.5 and 5.0 level.  His playing career highlight includes making the semi-finals of the national mixed doubles championships with his daughter, Lawrence "Lolly" Taylor, in 2010.

 

Over more than 30 years of coaching, Tony has built a legacy not just of winning teams, but of welcoming everyone to the game. As an instructor, he remains committed to hands-on teaching, seeing his greatest achievements in the growth and character of everyday players, not just the trophy count.

 

While Tony has stepped into program-building and leadership on a large scale, he continues to work personally with players of all ages and ambitions, combining elite instruction with a genuine belief that every student deserves the chance to thrive.

 

Career Highlights:

 

  • 30+ years ELITE rated RSPA Professional

  • National High School Coach of the Year (USPTA

  • Tennessee Tennis Professional of the Year (USPTA and USTA)

  • Best of the Preps Memphis Coach of the Year (Multiple Years)

  • USTA Junior Team Tennis Coordinator of the Year (Multiple Years)

  • High School No-Cut Coach of the Year (State and Regional)

  • USTA National Zonals Team Coach (Multiple Years)

  • Hall of Fame athlete, McHenry High School

  • Director of Tennis, Town of Collierville for 20 years

  • Architect of nationally recognized No-Cut school tennis programs

  • Led Collierville teams to 17 state championships since 2022

  • Continues to teach and mentor players at all ages and levels, from beginners to advanced, juniors and adults

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