Manny Patel

While attending Purdue University, Manny Patel took a number of tennis classes for credits, and quickly fell in love with the game. Manny enjoys coaching children under age 12, and his teaching style creates a safe, relaxed, and exciting environment for children of all skill levels. Manny has found that his form of instruction also stimulates children’s growth and development and enhances their learning process.

Manny has been teaching for Fairfield County Tennnis (FCT) for more than 5 years. He is a Head Coach at summer camp in Stratford and instructs tennis courses through the Park and Recreation Departments in Wilton, Fairfield, Stamford, Westport, Newtown, Redding, Easton, Brookfield, and Orange. Prior to joining FTC, Manny has taught for Marcy’s Tennis Academy for 8 years at various schools in Trumbull, Shelton, Woodbridge, Hamden,Bethany, Orange, and Easton Community Center.

In his spare time, Manny competes in both singles and doubles tournaments and has won trophies playing in local championships in doubles. Lastly, he is a team captain who organizes several senior tennis leagues and offers private tennis lessons to adults.