Our Team
Tennis
Strength & Conditioning
Academics
Tiffany Milner
Executive Director of Tennis
Matías Marín
Director of Tennis
Erik Kortland
Director of High Performance Tennis
Andrew Harris
Director of Community
Roman Prokes
Director of Racquet Technology and Innovation
Angelika Messner-Prokes
Director Business Operations, Racquet Technology
Maureen Diaz
Coach
Tennys Sandgren
Coach
Mikael Torpegaard
Coach
Mark Milner
Coach
Georgi Cravero
Coach
Camilo Sabogal
Coach
Zeke Clark
Coach
Sofia Shing
Coach
Dan Slapnik Trošt
Coach
A PTR Level 1 certified tennis professional, Dan holds a bachelor’s degree in sport management and a Master of Business Administration in marketing from Cumberland University. While completing his graduate studies, he served as a Graduate Assistant for Athletics, supporting athletic events, operations, and student-athlete participation.
Sergio Abeijon
Coach
That early foundation helped Sergio build a career that has taken him from directing successful club tennis programs to coaching in various locales around the world. Beyond the court, Sergio also brings years of leadership in hospitality and events, as well as community management, which has helped shape his people-first approach to coaching and mentorship.
Sergio remains passionate about growing the game through innovative programming and creating welcoming environments for players of all ages and abilities. Whether coaching beginners, developing competitive players, or creating engaging club experiences, he believes tennis is more than a sport – it’s a lifelong community.
Luisa Zirilli
Coach
Luisa Zirilli is an experienced tennis professional with a strong background in player development, program coordination, and collegiate coaching. She spent five years as the Assistant Coach for the Middle Tennessee State University Division I Women’s Tennis Team, where she contributed to player development, competitive training, and recruiting. Following her collegiate coaching career, Luisa joined RCW Athletic Club in PA, where she coached both junior and adult players and assisted with the coordination and development of the junior program. She later became Adult Program Director, overseeing program operations and helping enhance the overall member experience.
With a Ph.D. in Human and Health Performance, specializing in Leisure and Sports Management, Luisa combines her coaching experience with a strong understanding of athlete development and sports management. Originally from Italy, she is passionate about helping players grow their skills, build confidence, and develop a lifelong love for the game.
Sarah Glidden
Performance Coach
JaMichael Glass
Performance Coach
Quentin Abdell
Performance Coach
For more than seven years, Quentin has developed professional, collegiate, and high school athletes through evidence-based strength and conditioning and measurable performance outcomes. A graduate of Florida Atlantic University, he has built his coaching philosophy around technical excellence, accountability, and confidence.
His coaching career began at Ultimate Athletes, one of Florida’s premier sports performance training companies, where he worked under the mentorship of one of the industry’s most accomplished performance experts. During his seven years there, he executed performance programs for NFL, MLB, NBA, and UFC athletes while preparing collegiate and high school athletes for higher levels of competition. His experience also includes implementing performance optimization strategies for FBI SWAT and military operators whose professions demand exceptional strength, resilience, durability, and focus.
Through careful evaluation of movement patterns, physical capabilities, and competitive demands, Quentin individualizes programs to improve force production, speed, power, mechanical efficiency, durability, and sport-specific performance. He believes sustained athletic development requires precision, consistency, objective measurement, and a commitment to continual improvement. His coaching style challenges athletes to pursue excellence within an environment grounded in discipline, accountability, and trust.
A former high school rugby player, Quentin continues to pursue skiing, mountain biking, climbing, and combat sports. He is also committed to expanding his knowledge of human performance so he can help every athlete maximize their potential.
Rob Oristaglio
Executive Director of Performance
Rob brings more than 25 years of experience in human performance, strength and conditioning, and executive leadership across youth, collegiate, professional, and tactical settings. His diverse background includes serving as Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Lynn University, a human performance subject matter expert for FBI SWAT Miami, and a Nike SPARQ Master Trainer recognized as one of the world’s top trainers. At Farm & Forge, Rob leads the overall vision, culture, and strategy for Strength and Conditioning, focusing on creating a fully integrated development ecosystem where training, recovery, sport skill, and medical collaboration work together to develop durable, confident athletes.
Jim Cotta
Executive Director of Performance
Andrew Anderson
Movement Systems Specialist
Ivan Huergo
Physical Therapist
Tyler Hill
Athletic Trainer
Jillian Keeler
Athletic Trainer
Robert Garrett
Executive Director of Education
Candy Miyake
Science Teacher
Mary Ellen Pickman
Math Teacher
Ryan Middendorf
Head Robotics Coach and AI Lead
Ryan joins Farm & Forge Club with a strong background in robotics, artificial intelligence, and technology education. Passionate about preparing students for the future, he is dedicated to creating engaging, hands-on learning experiences that foster creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking through STEM.
As Head Robotics Coach & AI Lead, Ryan will lead the day-to-day planning and development of the robotics program, working alongside assistant coaches to guide students through the engineering design process. He specializes in robot design and construction while supporting programming efforts, helping students build technical skills and confidence through project-based learning and competition. He also will lead Farm & Forge’s AI initiatives by teaching AI classes for students and employees, hosting AI office hours, and supporting STEM Lab and coding instruction as needed.
Prior to joining Farm & Forge, Ryan worked in technology and business systems development, where he focused on artificial intelligence, automation, database management, and software development. His experience includes developing AI-driven solutions, building reporting tools, improving operational workflows, and creating custom business applications, giving him a unique perspective on how emerging technologies can solve real-world challenges.
Known for his innovative mindset and approachable teaching style, Ryan is passionate about helping students explore new technologies with confidence. He believes the best learning happens through curiosity, experimentation, and teamwork, and is excited to inspire the next generation of problem-solvers and innovators at Farm & Forge Club.
Stephanie Harper
Assistant Director of Academics
Tracy Harmon
Math Teacher
During her nearly 30 years there, she taught students across a wide range of math courses, from Algebra and Geometry to advanced Calculus. She also served several years as the school’s Mathematics Department Chair.
Throughout her career, Tracy has been passionate about helping students grow as learners and become more confident in math. In addition to teaching, she has mentored new teachers, advised student organizations, supported Women in STEM, coached the school’s Math Team, and provided math tutoring in the community for more than 20 years.
Tracy’s work as an educator has earned recognition at the school, district, regional, and state levels. She has been named Franklin High School and Williamson County Teacher of the Year, was recognized as the Mid-Cumberland Regional Teacher of the Year, and was a finalist for Tennessee Teacher of the Year. She has also worked with educators across Tennessee to strengthen math instruction and has helped review AP Calculus exams for the College Board for more than a decade.
At Farm & Forge, Tracy will bring her extensive classroom experience, love of mathematics, and dedication to students to our education team. We are excited to welcome Tracy and for our students to have the opportunity to learn from her.
Dana Champion
Math Teacher
Dana brings more than 20 years of experience teaching mathematics and supporting students at the middle school, high school, and college levels.
Throughout her career, she has taught a wide range of courses, including Algebra, Geometry, Statistics, Precalculus, and Calculus, with extensive experience working with students in advanced and college-level courses.
A major focus of Dana’s career has been helping students who are balancing challenging academics with busy schedules and other commitments. She has worked with students individually and in small groups to identify where they are struggling, strengthen their understanding, and build the skills and confidence needed to succeed. Her students have consistently achieved strong results, including classes where 100% of students passed their AP exams.
Dana has also held several leadership roles throughout her career, including Mathematics Department Chair and Gifted and Talented Department Chair. She has mentored fellow teachers, developed additional support for students who were struggling academically, and presented teaching strategies to educators at the state and regional levels. She also has experience teaching and supporting students in both traditional classrooms and online learning environments.
Jon Suttles
Math Teacher
Jon brings more than 20 years of experience teaching mathematics and helping students succeed in the classroom. Most recently, he served as the Mathematics Department Chair at Lipscomb Academy, where he taught courses ranging from Algebra 2 to advanced AP classes, including Calculus, Statistics, and Precalculus.
Throughout his career, Jon has been passionate about helping students understand challenging material and reach their full potential. While at Lipscomb Academy, he helped expand the school’s math course offerings and saw tremendous growth in student performance. Under his leadership, the number of students earning qualifying scores on AP math exams grew from 9 students to 82 students. His own students earned an average AP exam score of 4.15 out of 5 in 2025.
Jon has also been recognized for his work outside of his own classroom. He was selected by the College Board to create instructional videos used by students and teachers across the country for the launch of AP Precalculus. He has also helped evaluate AP exams for several years and was previously recognized as Teacher of the Year at Ezell-Harding Christian School.
Patty Cooper
English Teacher
Patty Cooper is an experienced educational leader with more than 25 years in public education, with a career that began in the classroom as a middle school and high school English teacher. Her experience as an English educator provided a strong foundation in literacy, curriculum, instruction, and assessment that has continued to shape her work as a school and district leader.
Throughout her career, Mrs. Cooper has partnered extensively with the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), including training and supporting administrators and educational leaders across the state through statewide leadership and professional development initiatives. She also contributed to the development of state and national assessment initiatives through her work with MDE and the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC), serving on committees focused on English Language Arts, assessment development, implementation, research, and operations.
After years of leadership at the school, district, state, and national levels, Mrs. Cooper is returning to one of the most meaningful parts of her career—working directly with students. At Farm & Forge, she brings her experience in English language arts, curriculum, assessment, and educational leadership back to the classroom, combining decades of expertise with a renewed focus on teaching, mentoring, and supporting students in their growth as learners.
Susan Reece
English Teacher
Susan brings more than 30 years of experience teaching English to middle and high school students, with much of her career focused on advanced English, writing, and literature. Most recently, she taught at Lipscomb Academy, where she worked with students in Pre-AP English and AP Language & Composition.
Throughout her career, Susan has focused on helping students become stronger writers, thoughtful readers, and confident communicators. Her students have consistently achieved strong results, including a 91% pass rate on the AP Language & Composition exam and a 90% pass rate on the AP Literature exam. Her students have also earned recognition in regional and national writing competitions.
Beyond the classroom, Susan has served as an English Department Chair and has been heavily involved in student life. She has led and supported programs including Student Council, Beta Club, yearbook, literary magazine, cheerleading, and school events. Her work as an educator has earned her multiple honors, including being named Teacher of the Year twice and receiving Lipscomb Academy’s Lifelong Learner Award.
Heath Cooper
STEM Lab Director
Heath G. Cooper spent twenty-five years teaching a variety of technology courses including XSTREAM, AP Computer Science, Exploring Computer Science, College-Career Readiness, STEM, and Technology Discovery. Before retiring, he spent his final nineteen years on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in the Gulfport School District and the Pass Christian Public School District. He earned his Associate in Arts Degree from Meridian Community College and his Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Mississippi State University. Heath also coached multiple sports throughout his career but 23 of those were spent coaching varsity basketball. He completed his coaching tenure as the Associate Head Coach of the Gulfport Admirals.
Will Jackson
Performance Coach
William Jackson Jr. is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach with over a decade of collegiate sports performance experience. Having coached at Tennessee State University, Robert Morris University, Howard Payne University, and Fairmont State University, he has worked across NCAA Division I, II, and III, as well as the high school level. Throughout his career, he has coached football, basketball, softball, tennis, golf, soccer, baseball, volleyball, and lacrosse, helping more than 50 student-athletes progress from the FCS to the FBS level. William is passionate about developing the complete athlete through evidence-based training that enhances performance, reduces injury risk, and builds confidence both on and off the field. He believes in creating an environment that challenges athletes to grow physically, mentally, and emotionally while fostering a culture of discipline, accountability, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. His mission is to help every athlete reach their full potential and prepare them for success in sport and in life. (Proverbs 27:17).
Jake Paddock
Performance Coach
Coach Jake is our Tennis S&C Coach with extensive experience guiding high-performance athletes across elite collegiate, private performance, and national governing body environments. Having coached at the University of Wisconsin, University of New Haven, Long Island University, IMG Academy, and as a Fellow with the United States Tennis Association (USTA), he brings a versatile, data-driven perspective spanning NCAA Division I athletics, youth development, and elite individual sports.
Throughout his career, Coach Jake has designed and executed comprehensive performance programming across a wide array of sports. He holds a Master of Science in Sport Management from the University of New Haven, a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and holds his CSCS, iTPA CTPS, and USAW Level 1 credentials.
Coach Jake is passionate about developing the complete athlete through evidence-based methodologies. He believes in creating an intentional, high-accountability environment that challenges athletes to grow physically and mentally, fostering the resilience and discipline required to compete at the highest levels both on and off the court.