Team Mental Edge

John W. DenBoer, Ph.D., USPTA -- Founder and Director

Dr. DenBoer is the a Licensed Psychologist and Clinical Neuropsychologist. He founded Mental Edge Tennis(TM) in 2009 to provide mental coaching services to competitive tennis players. He conducts both traditional and mental coaching lessons and conducts seminars on mental coaching techniques for tennis players.
 

Tim Lhotka, M.A.  -- Mental Coach, Certified Trainer

Tim is a former collegiate player with 5 years of tennis-teaching experience. He holds a Master's Degree in Exercise and Sport Psychology at San Diego State University. During the final years of his studies he worked as an Intern Sports Psychologist from the University of Calfornia - San Diego Men's Tennis Team, where his thesis was titled "Psychological Skills Training for Advanced Tennis Players." He conducts both traditional and mental coaching lessons.
 

Mohammad Abdulazeez -- Traditional Instructor and Trainer

Mohammad is a former Davis Cup player with a vast array of teaching experience. He currently conducts traditional lessons and assists with the Mental Edge High Performance group lessons, as well as junior training. He serves as a hitting partner to high-level junior and tour-level players.
 

Dan Watson - Massage Therapist 

Dan is the Owner and Founder of D-Concepts Massage Therapy. He is currently completing his studies in Massage Therapy at the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts. He specializes in Sports Massage. Using his innovative stretching and massage techniques, he works with a variety of athletes, specializing in runners and tennis players. He can be reached at 262-951-5921 and at danwatson75@yahoo.com.