Meet Dawn Dragon, the passionate and dedicated Executive Director of Advantage Kids. Her unwavering commitment to impacting today's youth with thoughtful intention is the driving force behind her pursuit of excellence in all matters AK.
Board President Tim James is a Lakes Region local who rose up through community tennis, attended Bollettieri Tennis Academy, and went on to lead a successful business and tennis career.
“One of the highlights of my tennis life was the opportunity to play with Segura.” – Bob, retired founder of Advantage Kids, owner of Gilmanton Tavern, Board Member, (and, when we're very very lucky, Tennis Coach)
Pictured here with a custom made trophy given to her by Advantage Kids participants Leila and Daniel, Coach Sue is being recognized as the “BEST Coach” . . . and we agree! She's also a very good Board Member, friend, and mentor.
Board Member Joseph Matarese has over 30 years of experience in the healthcare and information technology services industries.
Board Member, Area Manager, Head Coach Kent Hemingway runs the entire Mount Washington Valley Advantage Kids region, arranging year-round programs for kids in the northernmost part of the state.
Suzanne Vitko, Board Member of Advantage Kids and USTA New Hampshire, AK Seacoast Area Manager, lives and breathes the sport of tennis.
Today Baker, Yogi and Board Member, is devoted to social good. From instructing yoga and mindfulness for the Lakes Region summer programs to working for social justice and women's organizations in Boston, she leads with compassion.
Board Secretary Kathy Peverly joined the AK board a little over a year ago and is passionate about our unique Tennis + Yoga program.
Alek is an honorary leader at Advantage Kids, having at 16 years old organized the first ever Rally for Tennis teen-lead fundraising tennis tournament and digital fundraiser. He has a leadership role with our organization whenever he wants it!
Board Member, Area Manager, Head Coach Kent Hemingway runs the entire Mount Washington Valley Advantage Kids region, arranging year-round programs for kids in the northernmost part of the state.
Pictured here with a custom made trophy given to her by Advantage Kids participants Leila and Daniel, Coach Sue is being recognized as the “BEST Coach” . . . and we agree! She's also a very good Board Member, friend, and mentor.
"If I were ever limited to doing but one tennis program, this would be the one that I would choose." - Coach Scott, 25+ years experience, Manchester & Nashua programs and Mindful Mentors
Tennis Coach and Screenwriter Justin Chaffee is a busy guy, coaching the entire Mount Washington Valley for Free! Tennis + Yoga year round programs.
Coach Brian Beck is a USPTR and USPTA Certified Tennis Pro, and the Head Coach of all Dover and Seacoast Area Tennis + Yoga, Match Play, and Jamboree offerings
Chris Chaffee played tennis at Fryeburg Academy from 1999 – 2003 and was ranked alternately #1 and #2 in singles. He continues to coach and play, and is the Coach for Mount Washington Valley Tennis + Yoga programs.
“One of the highlights of my tennis life was the opportunity to play with Segura.” – Bob, retired founder of Advantage Kids, owner of Gilmanton Tavern, Board Member, (and, when we're very very lucky, Tennis Coach)
Kim Corsack is an experienced Registered Yoga Instructor who leads the yoga + mindfulness portion of Tennis + Yoga for the Tilton & Manchester summer programs.
Christie, a Certified Yoga Instructor who holds a great many specialty certifications in the healing, wellness, mindfulness world, is a massive asset to the Mount Washington Valley yoga programs!
Becky has been practicing yoga on and off since she was about 15. She started yoga in a free/by-donation after-school program specifically for teenagers and to this day is grateful for the shift that made in her life.
Karin Doheny is the Moultonborough Free! Tennis + Yoga Yogi for Summer 2021, and she holds all the best certifications!
Today Baker, Yogi and Board Member, is devoted to social good. From instructing yoga and mindfulness for the Lakes Region summer programs to working for social justice and women's organizations in Boston, she leads with compassion.
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