Meet Our Founder, Robbie Smith

Robbie Smith, a former world ranked player and nationally recognized teaching professional, is the owner of Charlotte Racquet Club North and The Club at Westport.  From 1976 to 1983 he was the highest ranked full-time teaching professional in the nation with wins over many top ATP players. 

He was ranked top 150 in the world, #1 nationally in the United States Professional Tennis Association and four times Southern Pro Champion.

 

Robbie Smith has played the US Open and Wimbledon.  He has managed and leased some of the largest tennis facilities in the country.  Since establishing the Robbie Smith Tennis Academy in Florida in 1978 he has coached more than 90 world ranked players and 35 national champions. 

95% of his students (approximately 600 juniors) have received scholarships for college.  He has extensive experience in teaching all levels of players.