Brian Hartz

Brian Hartz is a seasoned tennis instructor and coach, currently serving at Wildwood Racquet Club and as the Founder and Head Coach of Sunshine City Tennis LLC, which offers accessible tennis instruction in the Tampa/St. Petersburg/Clearwater region. With additional roles as a Pickleball Coach with the Professional Pickleball Registry and a Tennis Instructor with the Professional Tennis Registry, Brian possesses a robust background in teaching both tennis and pickleball. Brian has also contributed to the Indiana University Alumni Magazine as a freelance writer since 2012 and has held editorial positions with St. Pete Rising and the Business Observer, focusing on community developments and local news. Educational credentials include a Master’s in Journalism from Indiana University Bloomington and a Bachelor’s in Communication Studies from Manchester University.