Coaches and Staff
Please call or email today to schedule a private lesson or join a group clinic with one of our coaches!
Zaina Nait Omar
Director and Tennis Coach
“Hi! I’m Zaina. I am from Seneca, and I’ve been playing tennis my entire life. I competed at the national level in juniors, as well as on the ITF tour. In 2019, I received a full ride to play tennis for Clemson University, and I graduated with my Bachelor in Arts in History in 2022, and went on to graduate with my Masters Degree in History in 2025. While at Clemson I was an Academic Athletic All-American. As a junior I was ranked Top 5 in South Carolina, Top 50 in the South-East, and Top 100 in the country. I work with all ages and skill levels, and I am also the Sports Director here at Spindle Tree. I look forward to seeing you out on the courts!”
Joe Tellechea
Pickleball Coach
“I am the pickleball instructor here at Spindle Tree Racquet Club. With 15 years advanced tennis experience and 5 years advanced pickleball experience. I specialize in teaching the fundamentals and advanced techniques of pickleball to players of all levels. Focusing on proper stroke mechanics, strategy, footwork, and game tactics. I am particularly proud of witnessing the growth of my clients firsthand and the instruction that this involves!”
Bryce Bernitt
Tennis Coach
“Hi I’m Bryce, I’m from Atlanta Georgia but moved to upstate South Carolina area in 2021. I played four years of college tennis at Brevard College in Brevard, NC. During my collegiate career I played 1 singles and 1 doubles. In addition, I was selected as part of the 2024 USA South All-Conference team. I graduated from Brevard with a Bachelors of Arts in Exercise Science. I enjoy working with all levels of older kids(middle/high school) and adults.”
In memory of Felicia
Club Ambassador 2011-2026
Felicia was the club cat here at Spindle Tree from 2011 through March 2026, when we were heartbroken to say goodbye to him.
Felicia showed up one day at Spindle Tree and decided to make it his home. He was sweet and kind, a lovely friend to all who never scratched or bit, and loved laps, pets, and greeting our guests in the parking lot every morning. He walked his rounds of the club each day, and was a staple of the club for over fifteen years. We are so grateful he chose Spindle Tree as his home. He is deeply missed. We hope you enjoy still seeing his photos around our website, and if you were lucky enough to know Felicia please share any photos or stories you have with the club!