Joe Arias started teaching tennis professionally at the age of 38.
"Tennis changed my life," Joe says. When asked what he enjoys most about the teaching profession, he replies, "Everything!"
A USPTA P-1, Joe is Director of Tennis and Head Professional at Port Jefferson Country Club in Port Jefferson, N.Y. His responsibilities included management of the facility, pro shop, event coordination and implementation of all lesson functions.
Joe is also President of Arias Tennis Corp. since 1996.
Joe's current certfiications include:
USTA Schools Program Clinician 1998 to present.
USTA/Eastern Section Collegiate Tennis Committee Chairman 2005 to present.
Intercollegiate Tennis Association Advocate 2005 to present.
USTA National Recreational Coach Trainer starting 2006.
USTA/Eastern Section Junior Team Tennis Suffolk County Area League Coordinator starting May 2006 to present.
USTA/Eastern Section Suffolk County Schools Coordinator starting June 2006 to present.
USTA Eastern Section USTA/Eastern Section Junior Team Tennis Committee Member starting June 2006.
USTA Eastern Suffolk County District Board President 2008 to present.
USTA High Performance Coach 2009 to present.
USPTA Specialist in Competitive Player Development 2009 to present
Joe's former involvements include:
USTA/ Eastern Long Island Region Board Member Suffolk County Delegate 1997 to 2002
USPTA Suffolk County Delegate 2000 to 2001
USTA/Eastern Section Long Island USA Team Tennis Coordinator - 1998-1999
USTA Eastern Section - Certified NTRP Verifier 2 1998 to 2003
Tennis Awards:
USTA/Eastern Section Volunteer of the Year 1997
USTA Long Island Region Community Special Service Award 2001
USTA/Eastern Section Clinician Award 2002
USPTA Industry Excellence Award 2006
Youth Enrichment Services (YES) Community Tennis Award 2008
Town of Islip Citation for Community Service 2008
He also serves as a staff professional at Sportime – Kings Park in Kings Park, N.Y.
Among his numerous accomplishments, Joe is proud to have founded the Suffolk County Junior Tennis League. His future goals include establishing a countywide tennis infrastructure for all ages and levels of play. Suffolk County Junior Tennis League Awards:
SCJTL selectedUSTA Eastern Section NJTL Chapter of the Year 2004
SCJTL selected USTA Eastern Section Member Organization of the Year 2008
Joe previously was employed at McKenna Tennis, Point Set Racquet Club, World Gym and Racquet & Sports Arena.
He also was self-employed for 24 years in wholesale food distribution. He currently is a NY State Licensed Real Estate Assitant Appraisor and as an On Track M'Power distributor providing independent financial services.
Joe earned a bachelor's degree in Athletic Administration from St. John's University.
Joe has played junior competition and varsity tennis as well as men's open tournaments, and formerly was ranked.
