STAFF
MANAGEMENT
Cathy Woodhouse, M.S.S.
Co-Owner/ General Manager
- Qualifications
- Nutrition Specialist
- Reebok Cycling
- Medical Exercise Specialist – AAHFP
- Resistance WeightRm Training Instructor
- AFAA & ACE Personal Trainer
- AFAA & ACEGroupFitness Instructor
- Download Resume Here
“I’m so excited about our new Club and the tremendous support we’ve received from our friends! Focus on quality and overall good-health for people will always come first. We’re providing a fresh atmosphere inside a refinished building. Our Clients will be well-attended and cared-for at all times.” Click to Email
Paul Piscopo
Personal Training Director
- Qualifications
- B.S. University or Vermont-Physical Education/Sports Medicine
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist-NSCA
- Certified Personal Trainer-National Academy of Sports Medicine
- Certified Personal Trainer-American Council on Exercise
- Member National Strength and Conditioning Association
- Certified CPR and Advanced First Aid
“I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with professionals of this caliber in a facility this state-of-the-art.” Click to Email
Jeff Daigle
Owner, CFO
- Qualifications
- 19-Year Fitness Club Member
- 15-Year Partner, Greater Portland Realty
- BA Economics University of NH
- Notary Public, State of ME
“It’s wonderful to be involved in such a healthy, new business venture with friends. I’ll manage FIT budgets and overhead administratively to support Cath and all. But day to day, I remain a full-time (grateful) real estate professional, and regular Club client! ” Click to Email
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TENNIS STAFF
Richard Lawler
Tennis Director
- Qualifications
- Biology Teacher, Falmouth Schools, 30 years
- Relief Manager,Shaw’s Supermarkets, 20 years
- Group Strength Instructor, 7 years
- Tennis Director,Portland Athletic Club, 7 years
- Zoology, University of Maine
- M.Ed University of Southern Maine
“My responsibilities include the contracting of seasonal Tennis courts, and the organization and coordination of Tennis and Racquetball leagues. The Staff and Pro’s look forward to serving all of your needs in a healthy, rejuvenated athletic environment.” Click to Email
Chan Bearce
Head Tennis Pro
- Qualifications
- Know as “Mr. Tennis” in Maine
- 5 Titles, USPTR Teaching Pro Championships
- Ranked Top Ten in New England since 1986
- Ranked #1 in Maine 20 times in various age groups/divisions
- Certified USPTR Master Pro and National Tester since 1978
- Inducted University of Southern Maine Athletic Hall of Fame 2000
- Named by Tennis Magazine “one of nations top instructors” 2006
“I have been associated with Professional Tennis in Falmouth for over 30 years. I look forward to continuing my career at FIT’s updated new facility, playing and coaching with all my long time clients and friends.”
Jeff Barrett
Tennis Pro
- Qualifications
- Tennis Pro, Portland Athletic Club 1990 to 2008
- Certified by both USPTA & USPTR since 1990
- Taught over 1,000 students locally, age 6 to age 80, since 1990
- Expert in all Tennis Equipment Sales, Racket Stringing Professional
“I’m looking forward to a fresh start teaching Tennis, stringing and selling rackets, at Foreside Fitness & Tennis’s modern new facility”. Click to Email
Wayne St. Peter
Tennis Pro
- Qualifications
- 2005 USTA New England’s Educational Achievement Award
- 2005 Tennis Industry Associations Commitment to Tennis Award
- 2005 Maine’s top teaching Pro by the Professional Tennis Registry
- Maine’s only PTR Teaching Professional with a Pro4 rating
- 11 year’s Head Coach University of Southern Maine
- Winner 2001 National District USA Team Tennis Junior championship
- 15 years coaching high school tennis
- Former Vice President of the PTR New England
- 1999 USTA New England’s Jack Lynch Award for the top junior tennis tournament in New England
Coach Wayne St. Peter is the Head Coach of Cheverus High School men’s team, former University of Southern Maine Women’s Varsity Head Tennis Coach, Men’s Assistant Coach & is a teaching professional at the Portland Athletic Club in Falmouth, Maine. Here are a few of his coaching accomplishments. Click to Email
Curran Burfeind
Tennis Pro
Former nationally ranked junior and played Division 1 Tennis at UC Santa Barbara. She has been an instructor at resorts and clubs in California and enjoys teaching players of all ages and skill levels. Available for private or group lessons and clinics Monday – Friday 7am to 3pm. Click to Email
Bob Kimnach
Bob is a tennis professional who has been playing, teaching and coaching the game of tennis for over 30 years. He is a certified United States Tennis Association Professional with the background and skills to help tennis players of all abilities and ages. So, if you are a beginner, Bob can start you on the basics and teach you the proper technique to get started in the game. Bob’s enthusiam will soon have you loving the game of tennis and wanting to learn more. If you are an experienced player, perhaps you could use some help with ground stroke, volley or serve. Bob can help you get back on track and give the correct tools and techniques to fine tune your game, get sharper and take it to another level.