John Ciarleglio, III

Wayland, MA, -- USPTA Certified

I have played tennis for over 20 years, and actually learned to play at Longfellow in the early 80’s. I quickly became a tennis addict, playing at least a couple of times a week, watching tennis matches, junior and professional, and now teaching tennis for the past three years.

Learning tennis from the “ground floor”, through taking lessons and participating in clinics, etc., has given me a wealth of personal experiences to draw upon in my teaching and also a high degree of empathy for my students. My philosophy is that anyone can learn to play and that learning should be fun.

I enjoy playing both singles and doubles and competed for five years on a Longfellow’s men’s team in the Central Mass League, reaching the finals in each year. I have taught and coached in a number of youth sports including, Wayland Youth Soccer and BAYS for 8 years (Series F Coaching License), and CYO Basketball for 3 years. My wife, Pat and two sons, John and Tom play also play tennis, with both sons “graduates” of the Longfellow program. My older son John currently plays Division III tennis.