Serve up an active summer filled with energy and friendly competition. Summer Serve is a celebration of racket sports, featuring tennis and pickleball masterclasses, high-energy smash sessions, and the Rally Cup Tournament Series. With expert coaching, social events, recovery treatments, and programs for all ages, it’s the ultimate blend of sport, skill, and island fun.
Presenter
1st July - 15th July
Lucy Kitcher is a passionate pickleball player from England who is deeply committed to both the sport and the welcoming community it fosters. Since picking up a paddle in 2015, she has earned over 100 medals competing at prestigious national and international events.
In 2017, Lucy founded Lucy Kitcher Pickleball, a company dedicated to inclusive pickleball vacations designed to combine sport, travel, and community. To date, she has hosted more than 100 retreats across the USA and beyond, bringing players together for fun, fitness, and friendly competition. She has also organised over 50 tournaments, playing an active role in the continued growth and development of the sport.
Presenter
18th July - 31st July
Tomas Catar is a highly respected tennis coach with extensive experience working with professional players, elite juniors, and top collegiate athletes. Known for his technical expertise and thoughtful, detail-oriented approach, he has developed and delivered high-performance training programmes across all levels of the game.
Before transitioning into coaching, Tomas enjoyed a distinguished playing career. He reached No. 1 in the ITF junior world rankings, won the European Junior Championships, and reached the semifinals of the French Open Juniors. On the professional circuit, he represented Slovakia in prestigious international competitions, including the Davis Cup and World Team Cup, and competed in Grand Slam events.
Today, Tomas combines his elite playing background with a strong passion for coaching, helping athletes unlock their full potential and perform with confidence, clarity, and consistency.
Presenter
14th June - 28th June
Tomas Catar is a highly accomplished tennis coach with extensive experience training professional players, top juniors, and elite collegiate athletes across the country. With a proven track record of developing successful adult and junior tennis programs, he brings unmatched passion and expertise to every level of the game.
As a player, Tomas reached the pinnacle of junior tennis, earning the world No. 1 ranking on the ITF Junior Circuit and reaching the semifinals of the French Open. He also captured the prestigious European Junior Championship title. Transitioning to the professional circuit, he represented Slovakia in the Davis Cup World Group and competed in Grand Slam tournaments, achieving a career-high ATP ranking of 230. In 1999, he competed at the World Team Cup in Düsseldorf, representing Slovakia alongside Karol Kučera and Dominik Hrbatý.
Partnering with Hrbatý, he played doubles matches against powerhouse teams from France and the United States. Throughout his career, Tomas secured wins over notable players including Justin Gimelstob, Mark Philippoussis, Ivo Karlovic, and the Bryan brothers.
Tomas is the only coach in Alabama to hold the prestigious Master of Tennis – Performance Coaching certification from the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR), an honor that represents the highest level of coaching certification recognized by the International Tennis Federation. This Level 5 qualification meets the National Standards for Sports Coaches and is endorsed by the United States Olympic Committee.
He also serves as a National Coach Developer for both the Professional Tennis Registry and the Professional Pickleball Registry, where he plays a key role in mentoring and certifying the next generation of elite coaches.
