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MACH Academy has brought together a strong group of
professionally trained individuals who are truly interested in providing
education and recreation to our youth. The following is a listing of
instructors and
qualifications they bring to the program:
 Betty Jones,
(Executive Director)- Ms. Jones has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business
Administration from the University of Phoenix. She has previously worked as Executive Director for the Art
Factory, a community arts school that serves inner city and disadvantaged youth.
Prior to the Art Factory, she served as Program Director for the Central
Savannah River Girl Scout Council. Betty has over thirty years of service to
youth and the community. Her duties include: Financial Management (grant
preparation and corporate solicitation), ensuring that the program meets the
customer’s needs, planning and management oversight for the program, securing
consultants and other support staff, assisting with recruitment efforts for
participants, volunteers and funding. In addition, Betty also assist with
planning and implementing program events, identify and utilize community
resources, generate internal and external publications, develop data base for
tracking progress of participants, prepare needed reports, attend
meetings, community events and activities.
Mary Harden,
(Program Administrator) Ms. Harden holds a Master of Science in Management
degree from Southern Wesleyan University. She received her Bachelor of
Science degree in Health Care Management from Southern Illinois University at
Carbondale. Ms. Harden received an Associates of Science degree in
Respiratory Therapy from the Medical College of Georgia and an Associates of
Arts in Nursing from Georgia Southwestern College. Mary has extensive
experience dealing with adolescents, working as Director of Mental Health and as
a Nurse Manager on an Adolescent Psychiatric Unit. Mary provides education
for participants in the area of healthy eating and tobacco-free lifestyle.
She provides
administrative support in the development, implementation, and marketing of
various programs. Additionally, she assist with coordinating thee activities of
support staff, editing grants and bookkeeping.
Mike
Harden, (President/CEO) Mr. Harden holds a Masters of Science in Computer
Systems Management from the University of Maryland University College. He
is a certified Internet/Intranet
professional and also received a professional certificate in Web
Development & Administration from Learningtree International.
Mr. Harden received his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice
from Wayne State University. Harden
is a USPTR certified tennis Professional, and has provided tennis instruction, mentoring and
personal skills development training to MACH participants since 1992. Mr. Harden was
Captain of the Men's 5.0 1997 USTA National Championship Team. He is the winner of
the 1999, 2000 and 2001 American Tennis Association Men's 35 Doubles National Championship
. Mr. Harden has served as an NTRP league Verifier and is the NJTL Chapter
Coordinator of the Augusta chapter. He also serves as Program Director of the
Augusta National Junior Tennis League chapter. Mr. Harden is a Life member of the
United States Tennis Association (USTA) & the American Tennis Association (ATA).
He is also a member of the Wilson Advisory Staff. Mr. Harden has worked with and
trained state, sectional and nationally ranked junior players. Mr. Harden
is one of the original founders of MACH Academy, Inc.
Donnie
Campbell, (Vice President) Mr. Campbell holds a Bachelor of Science degree from
Fayetteville State University in Business Administration. While attending
Fayetteville State he was a member of the tennis team and served as team captain his
senior year. He has been involved in tennis for over 28 years as a player, coach,
tennis instructor and fan. Mr. Campbell currently serves as the committee chairman
of the United States Tennis Association, South Carolina Tennis Association Multi-Cultural
committee and is a member of the Southern Tennis Association Minority Tennis Participation
committee. Additionally, he founded and serves as the Program Director of the North
Aiken National Junior Tennis League chapter. He also served as the chapters Junior
Team Tennis Coach. Mr. Campbell has been certified by the USPTR as a professional
Tennis instructor and is a Life Member of the USTA. In addition he holds a
certification of training from the National Youth Coaching Association. Since 1992,
he has provided tennis instruction and personal development to MACH participants.
Mr. Campbell has assisted in training state and sectional ranked junior tennis players.
Henry Taylor
(Secretary/Treasure)- Mr.
Taylor serves as a volunteer Fitness & Conditioning coach for MACH
Academy. Mr. Taylor has a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and
Criminology. He has a master's degree in Social Work from Florida State
University. The former Seminole earned All American honors as a linebacker
and was Captain, MVP and four time Letterman. Following his collegiate
career, he played two years of professional football with the Ottawa Roughriders
Canadian Football League. He has been an avid tennis enthusiast for the
past 23 years and has served his community as a volunteer coach in little league
sports for the past 10 years. He brings a positive attitude, great work
ethics and discipline.
Chike
Amobi, (Advisory Board Member) Mr. Amobi holds a Masters of Science degree from the University of
Arizona in Civil Engineering. He is a USPTR certified tennis instructor and has
provided tennis instruction, mentoring and personal skills development training to MACH
participants since 1992. He is currently active with the Georgia Tennis Association
serving as a Player Development Scout, Minority Participation Representative and NJTL
Program Director of the Augusta chapter. Chike has worked with and trained state,
sectional and nationally ranked junior players. Mr. Amobi is one of the
original founders of MACH Academy, Inc.
Donald
Moody- Mr. Moody is the Chapter Coordinator for the National Junior Tennis League and
Director of Grassroots and entry level programs for MACH Academy in Aiken, SC. He
has served as a High School Tennis Coach for four years. Mr. Moody currently serves
as the County Coordinator for the USTA Schools Program. He is a USPTR
Certified Professional, USPTA Certified Professional and a USTA member. Mr. Moody
has successfully completed the USTA level one Sport Science Competency Test. He is
also a member of the U.S. Racquet Stringers Association. Mr. Moody is First Aid/CPR
qualified by the National Safety Council. Don has assisted in training state ranked
players.
Leonard
Bush- Leonard holds a certification with the National Youth Coaching Association and has
been very active as a volunteer with the Aiken Parks and Recreation Department. He
has completed the USPTR Tennis Teacher Workshop training and is currently involved with
the North Aiken NJTL chapter. He has assisted in training state ranked junior
players.
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