Trainers
At Family Tennis League we welcome all, regardless of what level players are starting at. Here, it’s all about the individual’s journey, so you only have to live up to your own standards. Get ready to have fun and get fit while learning the game of tennis. Join us today.
Fabiana Rezak
Director and Head Instructor
Fabiana Rezak has been involved in tennis for over 40 years as a tennis player, parent, private certified instructor/coach. For thirty years she has helped many institutions and schools bring tennis to their students, members and constituents ranging from young children to older adults. Fabiana understands how to make lessons fun, easy to learn and follow, yet challenging for a continuous involvement in the sport.
Fabiana started playing tennis at the age of six and competing in sanctioned tournaments since eight years old. Having grown up in Buenos Aires Argentina, home to world renowned players and coaches, she was lucky to have been exposed to great training during her forming years. She became a top 10 national junior through the different age groups and competed in international tournaments. At seventeen she was offered to play Division I tennis in the U.S.A. and has been inducted in the University of Toledo Varsity Hall of Fame. She is certified by the PTR and USPTA and volunteers with the USTA Long Island Tennis Board to help create programs throughout the region and make the game more accessible for all to play. Furthermore, she is a pilates, yoga, tai chi and group fitness instructor, also working with special populations experiencing chronic health conditions so everyone can find a way to move and enjoy being physically active.
Fabiana strives to provide a safe environment in which to build life-long tennis players and healthy lifestyles. Through tennis and fitness she hopes to inspire, build confidence, and joy in the hearts and minds of her students.
Steve Abbondondelo
Instructor
Steve holds a masters degree from Queens College in Physical Education. He is a United States Professional Tennis Association and Professional Tennis Registry certified tennis instructor. In addition, he has been active with the United States Tennis Association and the USPTA receiving numerous awards from both organizations.
Formally ranked in the Eastern Section in singles and doubles Steve’s teaching philosophy is that he sees tennis as a sport that offers enjoyment for everyone at all levels, young and old and that playing tennis regularly can improve overall mental and physical fitness. He feels that tennis is truly a sport for a lifetime.
Nicole Rezak
Instructor
Nicole is a certified tennis instructor by the Professional Tennis Registry. She has been teaching to children and adults in country clubs, parks and to less privileged communities.
She is currently attending New York University and was MVP for the Bellmore John F. Kennedy High School Tennis Team her entire tenure. Having fun while learning is her motto.