Staff
THE BHRC STAFF
Committed to providing the highest level of service and dedication to our members.
Josh Vandegrift
Owner/Head Tennis Professional
Josh manages the day-to-day operations of BHRC and is available for private tennis lessons. Josh was an All-State High School tennis player and also played for UNCA in college. He was ranked in the top 5 for men’s 35’s in NC in 2015 and is a certified Professional in PTR Teaching , PTR Adult Development and PTR Junior Development.
Ryan Fleming
Tennis Director
Ryan is BHRC’s Tennis Director and oversees all tennis programming and instruction for the club. Ryan’s life’s work has been studying tennis-teaching masters and proven methodologies and has been teaching for the past 24 years. His mission is to help people play better tennis through a system of information-based instruction. Ryan is available for one-on-one and group lessons, and regularly gives clinics for all skill levels.
Cassie Smatana
Aquatics Director
This is going to be Cassie’s 7th Summer working at BHRC. She is the club’s Aquatics Director managing lifeguards and pool scheduling, while coaching the USAS Travel Winter White Squirrel Swim Team and after-school Bearacua Swim Club programs, in addition to managing and coaching the Bearacuda Summer Swim Team and group swim lessons offered at the facilities pools.
Jodi Thomas
Head Personal Trainer
Jodi has a passion for helping people with their health. She has been a Certified Personal Trainer for over 16 years. She is also a Certified Life Wellness Coach and has a desire to help each person improve the quality of their life not just by exercising properly and more effectively but by enjoying life to the full mind, body and spirit through “mindful” exercise, eating and thinking. For more information on Jodi, please visit www.jodithomas.net.
Evan Schreiner
Assistant Tennis Professional (Seasonal)
When he’s not teaching at BHRC, Evan serves as a Tennis Coach for Brevard College. Prior to BC, he served as Assistant Coach at Allegheny College in Pennsylvania, aiding in the team’s greatest ranking in its history under his leadership. When he’s not playing or teaching, Evan enjoys hiking, fishing, and taking in all of the great things Brevard has to offer
Josh Grinstead
Fitness Instructor
Josh Grinstead is a personal trainer, group fitness instructor and lifeguard for BHRC. Josh carries an extensive background in athletics and martial arts, giving him a unique approach to fitness. Josh carries a BS in Exercise Science, was the former Asst. Track and Field Coach for Brevard College and is certified with the American Red Cross and in First Aid/CPR/AED.