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George Wolbers is a product of the Pocono Mountains. He has dedicated himself to tennis excellence in the local area for 33 seasons now and is pleased to be Tennis Director at The Resort at Split Rock in Lake Harmony, PA, for a fourth season. A graduate of East Stroudsburg High School and a son of the Tennis Coaching and Dance specialists Dr. Charles (1915-1997) and Mary Jane Wolbers, Professors Emeritus at East Stroudsburg University, George brings a methodology to the court that has resulted in outstanding success for individuals and families throughout the eastern seaboard for three generations. Wolbers' passion and commitment to the sport and his students has summarily risen instead of receding as the years of success turn into decades.

This is your time to Move Into Tennis with him. From this serene and safely isolated environment that includes a 29- year stand at the Lake Naomi Community, George has built a track record that extends to the most formidable levels of the game. Players developed through his programs and private training have contributed to the varsity teams at over 40 colleges and universities on all three NCAA divisions. Of the USTA's 17 sections throughout the country, 7 have seen his players in their top ten rankings and four players have reached that organization's National top ten list. Scholastic prep has been a big part of the focus of the area's top training ground. Coveted All-conference and post- season honors have been bestowed on many participating through their High School teams. Team and individual titles, finals and "final four" rounds have been attained in five different states in both private and public school categories. A significant number have qualified for prestigious events including the Orange and Easter Bowls, Rolex International and the U.S. Olympic Trials. Let those credentials not leave you daunted- but rather wanted, as the overwhelming numbers of those finding great success came as beginners to the Move Into Tennis program. Have fun and learn fast!

Wolbers offers continuity to his seasonal efforts by making monthly training trips to Split Rock from his residence in North Carolina where his lives with his wife,  Ellen Estes, a sculptor and educator. Their son, Charles, is an all-conference and first singles player at Southern Piedmont Conference champion Sun Valley High School. George recently joined the men's and women's Tennis coaching staff at The Charlotte Latin School. As a teacher of the game and student of the sport, George spends valuable time devoted to the history of Tennis and is presently serving as Vice President of the Tennis Collectors of America, a national organization of which he is a founding member. A piece from his private collection was included in the International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum's exhibit "Breaking the Barriers- Honoring the Achievements of African Americans" in Newport, RI.

The eight outdoor (six Har-Tru) and three indoor Deco II courts at Split Rock make any players learning or practice session a "go", regardless of the distance traveled, time of year, day or length of stay. A full range of stringing and racquet services are available on property. A comfortable two hour drive West of New York or North from Philadelphia, Split Rock is the premier family oriented resort tucked neatly around peaceful Lake Harmony. A USTA schedule of three events including the prize money Pocono Open will only add to the unique tennis environment here for our guests and members this season.

Pictured above with tournament director George Wolbers, the 2008  Pocono Open final featured 5th seeded Clint Bolick, formerly of Clemson and 2nd seeded  Daniel Knause, of Furman. Bolick won a hard fought 6-3, 7-6 (5) struggle to take the title.