Meet Our Team
Omar Trevino
Co-Owner
About Omar
Welcome to North Texas Racquet Club, home of OT Tennis Academy, where excellence in tennis is our mantra. Meet Omar, a tennis professional whose journey in the sport began in Mexico. At the age of 13, he embarked on a remarkable odyssey when he joined Gary Kesl’s esteemed tennis academy in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Under Kesl’s guidance, Omar honed his skills and witnessed the evolution of his game.
In due course, Omar emerged as Mexico’s National Champion in the fiercely competitive 16’s and 18’s divisions, earning a coveted spot within the top 20 in Florida. Post high school, he garnered a Division 1 scholarship at South Alabama University, where he furthered his passion for the game while earning a bachelor’s degree in Marketing/International Business.
Omar is the driving force behind OT Tennis Academy, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise. With an impressive coaching tenure of over 15 years and a deep-rooted understanding of tennis fundamentals, Omar’s guidance extends from nurturing beginners to fine-tuning the skills of top-ranked junior players. What truly distinguishes him is his natural knack for comprehending the nuanced mental aspects of tennis, enabling profound connections with athletes and imparting crucial mental toughness strategies essential for aspiring tennis champions. In Omar’s tutelage, budding tennis stars encounter more than just a coach; they find a mentor dedicated to empowering them, helping them realize their utmost potential, and triumph in the sport they hold dear.
Alejandra Suarez
Co-Owner
About Alejandra
Nico Osorio
Tennis & Pickleball Director
About Nico
Tennis & Pickleball Director, NTRC
We’re excited to welcome Nico Osorio as our new Tennis & Pickleball Director at North Texas Racquet Club.
Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, Nico was a top-ranked junior tennis player before earning a full scholarship to Belhaven University, where he competed as the team’s #1 singles and doubles player and served as Team Captain. Following his collegiate career, he transitioned into coaching while completing his MBA, bringing both high-level playing experience and strong leadership to the court.
Nico has built a reputation as a dedicated and respected coach, most recently serving as a lead coach at a premier academy. He holds professional certifications with the USPTA and PPR, reflecting his commitment to excellence in both tennis and pickleball.
At NTRC, Nico will lead all tennis and pickleball programming, continuing to elevate the level of coaching, player development, and overall experience for our community.
Nick Checo
Tennis Coach
About Nick
Nick began his tennis career over 10 years ago. He has competed and placed or won numerous USTA and DPTA tournaments as a junior player. In both 2014 and 2015, Nick won the DPTA Masters Tournaments and earned the right to compete representing Dallas at the State Grand Prix Tournament at Newk’s Tennis Academy in New Braunfels as Team Captain. Nick and his team captured Silver medals in this highly competitive two-day tournament event.
Nick enjoys focusing on his tennis skills and has trained at both the Texas A&M Tennis camps in College Station under the Men’s Coaches as well as Newk’s Tennis Academy as a Top Gun player. He played tennis with FISD both at Cobb Middle School and Wakeland High School rising up the ranks. Nick and his teammates won the 2016 Spring Men’s District 9-AAAA Champions and Reqional Quarterfinalists.
He graduated from the University of North Texas in December 2023 Cum Laude with a Bachelors in Recreation, Event, Sports Management. He is USPTA certified as a tennis professional coach since 2019 and has worked with OT Tennis Academy for 5 years. He is available for private and group lessons.
Gianni Lopez
Tennis & Padel Coach
About Gianni
Gianni Lopez was born in Mérida, Venezuela, where he rose through the junior tennis ranks to become one of the top 5 players in the nation across all age categories. His early success and passion for the sport earned him the opportunity to play collegiate tennis in the United States, where he continued to build a strong competitive and coaching foundation.
Gianni began his college career at Collin College in Texas, helping the team reach a national ranking of #5 in the NJCAA during both of his seasons. He then transferred to Quincy University, an NCAA Division II program, where he made an immediate impact and broke the school’s record for most wins in a single season—leaving a lasting mark on the program.
With nearly four years of coaching experience, coaching during the summer and winter breaks. Gianni has worked with a wide range of players, from beginners to advanced competitors. His coaching style blends high-level playing experience with a deep commitment to player development, both technically and mentally.
In addition to tennis, Gianni has also embraced the sport of padel. He holds the Wilson and RPP Padel Certification Level 1 and 2.
Gianni is passionate about helping athletes reach their full potential and aims to inspire the same love for the game that has shaped his own journey on and off the court.
Heidi King
Tennis Coach
About Heidi
Now part of the coaching team at OT Tennis Academy, Coach Heidi brings a remarkable track record and a passion for developing athletes. She has been named Coach of the Year five times and has led her teams to five state championships, along with multiple district and area titles and three regional runner-up finishes.
A former Head Tennis Coach at Wakeland High School, Coach Heidi blends her competitive coaching experience with a strong academic background in Kinesiology and Psychology, having studied at Dallas Baptist University and the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse. Her commitment, knowledge, and ability to inspire make her a standout member of the OT Tennis Academy staff.
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