David Wyley Long, Lead of Real Love Tennis had one chief goal in creating his business: Make Real Love Tennis, your tennis everything. If you need to play, Real Love will assist. If you need a coach, Real Love will assist. If you are interested in learning how to play, Real Love will assist.
Started in 2017, after playing for three years, David Wyley started monthly mixers in middle Tennessee aimed at providing a fun, free and relaxed event for all players. HIs signature event: BEST OF THE COURT, has seen many players come and compete in a friendly tie-break style tournament. Additionally, he has created a seasonal singles flex league for all players. Currently, he is getting ready for a busy 2021 with three premier tournaments, more events and a dynamic new website. Finally, David Wyley recently completed his first book, Up Against the Wind, found on Amazon.
David Wyley Long, is the proud owner of Real Love Tennis.
David Wyley, a native of Newark, New Jersey first started playing tennis as a pastime, with a work colleague who showed him the sport. Quickly, he was bitten by the mental and physical toughness needed to achieve greatness within the sport.
He developed a monthly mixer, aimed for players to play, compete and have a good time. From there, he has grown the business to include seasonal singles flex leagues, tournaments, as well a platform for players to meet, play and grow. He is the author of Up Against the Wind, his first book, discussing his first forty years of life. He is a proud alumnus of Nashville State, Tennessee State, and the Resource Group, where his passion of uplifting and empowering his community fuels his daily life.
Finally, he has won multiple tournaments, including Ella Williams Classic in Little Rock, as well placing second for Mixed Doubles, and Men’s Singles in Saint Petersburg, Florida at the Sowing Seeds Tournament in 2022.
Roger Douangkesone, a proud Nashville native from Antioch, Tennessee, discovered his passion for tennis in 2009. He continued to hone his skills at The University of Tennessee in Knoxville, where he was an active member of the club tennis team. After graduating, Roger returned to his hometown and deepened his involvement in the local tennis community. Today, he is a dedicated full-time tennis coach serving the Nashville area. As the leader of Real Love Tennis, Roger plays a key role as a Tournament Leader, fostering a love for the sport and building a thriving tennis community.
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