MEET OUR TEAM
DAK PERRY
Director of Operations
With over 25 years of experience coaching and managing racket sports in Atlanta, Dak is passionate about providing a positive experience for everyone in our community
CHRISTY STRIPLIN-LYNCH
Champion-tier Coach
Director of Junior Academy
Christy joins ITA after holding high-ranking college coaching positions as Head Coach of Clemson University’s Women’s Tennis Program as well as Associate Head Coach at Georgia Tech and Emory
Her decorated playing resume includes a D-I National Championship as part of the Georgia Tech Tennis team in 2007, as well as experience on the WTA tour
Christy is passionate about facilitating a path for juniors to achieve their collegiate (and beyond) dreams, as well as providing high-quality coaching for others in the ITA community
DUSTY DAVIS
Director – Pickleball
After a decorated junior and collegiate racket sports career, Dusty joins ITA after being Director of Adult Tennis & Pickleball at Olde Town Athletic Club. He holds both PPR and PTR certifications
His experience includes playing multiple professional pickleball tournaments in the Southeast as well as playing line 1 singles and doubles tennis all 4 years at Carson-Newman University
Dusty is excited to grow pickleball at ITA and provide programming for all levels of players
HOWARD HURTADO
Assistant Director – Pickleball
Howard, a seasoned competitor, boasts a collection of medals, including the prestigious title of Georgia State Pickleball Champion in both singles and doubles categories.
His expertise encompasses a deep understanding of pickleball techniques, strategies, and specialized product knowledge.
Howard is driven by his passion to assist players in achieving their pickleball aspirations, whether they are beginners seeking a solid start or seasoned competitors aiming for tournament success.
VALENTINO CARATINI
Champion-tier Coach
Assistant Director of Junior Academy
With a decorated junior and college career, Valentino is a 4-time National Champion, multiple-time All-American, was the Captain of his team at Georgia Gwinnett College, and held junior rankings as high as #3 in Argentina
Valentino is passionate about helping juniors and others in the community achieve their athletic goals
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DAK PERRY
Director of Operations
With over 25 years of experience coaching and managing racket sports in Atlanta, Dak is passionate about providing a positive experience for everyone in our community
CHRISTY STRIPLIN-LYNCH
Champion-tier Coach
Director of Junior Academy
Christy joins ITA after holding high-ranking college coaching positions as Head Coach of Clemson University’s Women’s Tennis Program as well as Associate Head Coach at Georgia Tech and Emory
Her decorated playing resume includes a D-I National Championship as part of the Georgia Tech Tennis team in 2007, as well as experience on the WTA tour
Christy is passionate about facilitating a path for juniors to achieve their collegiate (and beyond) dreams, as well as providing high-quality coaching for others in the ITA community
VALENTINO CARATINI
Champion-tier Coach
Assistant Director of Junior Academy
With a decorated junior and college career, Valentino is a 4-time National Champion, multiple-time All-American, was the Captain of his team at Georgia Gwinnett College, and held junior rankings as high as #3 in Argentina
Valentino is passionate about helping juniors and others in the community achieve their athletic goals
Dusty Davis
Director – Pickleball
After a decorated junior and collegiate racket sports career, Dusty joins ITA after being Director of Adult Tennis & Pickleball at Olde Town Athletic Club. He holds both PPR and PTR certifications
His experience includes playing multiple professional pickleball tournaments in the Southeast as well as playing line 1 singles and doubles tennis all 4 years at Carson-Newman University
Dusty is excited to grow pickleball at ITA and provide programming for all levels of players
HOWARD HURTADO
Assistant Director – Pickleball
Howard, a seasoned competitor, boasts a collection of medals, including the prestigious title of Georgia State Pickleball Champion in both singles and doubles categories.
His expertise encompasses a deep understanding of pickleball techniques, strategies, and specialized product knowledge.
Howard is driven by his passion to assist players in achieving their pickleball aspirations, whether they are beginners seeking a solid start or seasoned competitors aiming for tournament success.