About Us

For almost 40 years Archie J. Smith, tennis professional for the city of Florence, has been involved in learning the art of tennis. Now, he is sharing what he has learned. Here are a few of the highlights from over the years:

• 1962 — Picked up a racquet for the first time; played junior tournaments – ranked #8 in SC; played for three years on high school team and only lost 2 matches during that time.
• 1969 — Received tennis scholarship to play tennis at the University of South Carolina and lettered.
• 1977 — Attended Van der Meer's Tennis University and became a certified member of the Professional Tennis Registry. Became Tennis Pro and Program Associate at the Florence Family YMCA.
• 1978 — Attended National Tennis Teachers Conference in New York City; became a Certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association.
• 1979 — Hired as Tennis Professional for the City of Florence Recreation Department; attended National Tennis Teachers Conference in New York City.
• 1983 — Attended United States Tennis Association Tennis Teachers Workshop in Miami.
• 1986 — Attended United States Professional Tennis Registry International Symposium at Hilton Head Island.
• 1989 — City of Florence Employee of the Year.
• 1999 — Attended a Sports Training Conference in Tyler, Texas on SAQ (speed, agility & quickness) instruction; attended the United States Professional Tennis Association National Convention in Miami.
  
  NOW Teaching you....