ABOUT US
SBT was started by Paul Bellingham in 2002. A former college tennis player himself, Paul's goal is always to get as much tennis played as possible! And with over 650 dual matches and 500 practices played in the six week period, we achieve that goal!! Based in Orlando year round, we are here to make your spring break memorable for all the right reasons!
HOW IT WORKS
At SBT we want to give you the best of both worlds - the ability to make all the choices without the work of making it happen! This means YOU choose which teams you want to play, YOU choose which days you want to play, YOU choose how much practice time you have and and YOU choose which of our lodging options you take. And OUR job is to make that happen. As your one stop spring break shop, we handle the logistics and leave you to do what you do best: coach your team!
We are now offering the teams the chance to stay and play at the world famous Florida beaches. With a variety of lodging options and tennis locations, you really can have the best of both worlds. If you want to play some matches at the beach and then come over and play some matches in Orlando, that is fine too
Bill Austin
Former coach at Ithaca College in NY, and a qualified ITA Official, Bill brings a wealth of experience to the event. His sense of humor is second to none - but don’t be late for his matches!
Marty Coyne
Former coach at Bloomsburg College, Marty is instantly recognized for his hat! His love for the game of tennis is legendary and we are thrilled to have his expertise during the event.
Rick Edelmann
Former coach at Bentley University (and a former resident of the Sunshine State) Rick’s love for tennis is almost surpassed by his love for the Florida beaches! A well respected coach, we are grateful for his support in March - but you will probably have to play at Melbourne or Cocoa to see him!
MEET TEAM SPRING BREAK SPORTS
MEET THE EVENT TEAM
Paul Bellingham
Paul is committed to ensuring all the teams have the best spring break possible. As a former player and assistant coach, he knows how much hard work goes into the season - and how hard the players, coaches and parents alike work!
Kristen Ventre
With a background in hospitality, Kristen is the perfect addition to the team. An avid sports fan, her commitment to customer service is outstanding. She is the contact for RussMatt Baseball, Spring Games Softball and Space Coast Softball.
Brian Ormiston
Brian has over 20 years of experience in college athletics, spending 15 seasons in media relations and more than five years with the USTA Collegiate Department. He is a graduate of Michigan State’s School of Hospitality Business.
Tiahnne Noble
Tiahnne has come back to join us after a period of time managing the ball person program at the US Open. An Aussie - who also works at the Australian Open - Tiahnne is a great addition to our tennis line up. With strong communication skills and a background in customer service, coaches are sure to enjoy working with her.