Jayhawk Tennis Center hires new head pro

Vance VanPelt, director of tennis at Top Gun Tennis Academy and the boys and girls tennis coach at Hutchinson High School, has been named head professional at the Jayhawk Tennis Center in Lawrence.

The Jayhawk Tennis Center is home to the KU women’s tennis team.

“I’m extremely excited to be joining Kyle Markham and the staff at the Jayhawk Tennis Center,” VanPelt said. “The opportunity to work with Kansas Athletics and growing tennis in the Lawrence area is a dream come true.”