Staff

Myke Loomis/ Director of Tennis

Myke has been with Hidden Dunes since the resort opened in 1985. She is a former number one junior player from Little Rock, Arkansas, and a graduate from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. The major portion of her collegiate tennis was played in Tuscaloosa at the University of Alabama where she set school records for most consecutive and seasonal wins. Myke was named to the All-Southeastern Conference team twice and to the AIAW team as a member of the Crimson Tide tennis program. Her longevity as Director of Tennis and enthusiasm for tennis have made Hidden Dunes a haven for avid tennis players.  Myke, along with her partner Renee Broxson, now the Head Professional of Hidden Dunes, won the 2003 40's National Clay Court  Doubles Championships.  In February 2004, Myke was inducted into the Arkansas Tennis Hall of Fame.  Myke is the USTA 2006 Clay Court 45's Singles  Champion and the 2006 Florida State Closed 45's Singles Champion.  She was recently named by the USTA/Florida Tennis Association, the 2006 Female Player of the Year.

Renee joined the Tennis Center staff in the spring of 2005. She is a member of the USPTA  and available for clinics and lessons. Renee is a graduate of the University of West Florida, where she was a recipient of the Arthur Ashe Award.  Renee comes to Hidden Dunes from Pensacola, where she was a player,  then coach, at the University of West Florida, as well as, the Director of Tennis at the Pensacola Country Club.  Myke and Renee partnered to win the 2003 40's National Clay Court Championships.