Hans Romer

Hans Römer is a certified USPTA and PTR professional. He graduated with a BA Degree in Physical Education from the prestigious CIOS Sport College in the Netherlands.

He is currently the Director of Tennis at the Portland Country Club, coaches the USM (University of Southern Maine) Women’s team and represents the USPTA New England Division as Vice President.

In 2006 Hans earned the USPTA New England Regional Pro of the Year Award. He has spoken at numerous Conventions including the USPTA World Conference, The PTR International Tennis Symposium and the USTA Tennis Teachers Conference.

As an active player he is ranked #18 in Maine in the Men’s Open Singles.


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Content Posted by Hans Romer

How do you warm up?

Lately, warm ups for USTA Tournaments and Leagues have evolved into playing mini-tennis with the opponent for 25 minutes (!), followed by hitting competitively, instead of cooperatively! Please view video, to remind ourselves how the warm up should be conducted.

To Wii, or not to Wii?

Hans Romer describes his humiliating experience playing Wii-Tennis with his family

Re-energize yourself: Watch the USPTA certification process come to life

ADDvantage magazine (December 08) features an article (page 26) by Hans Römer about the USPTA certification process.

Improving Hand-Eye Coordination

Hans Romer, certified Tennis Pro, demonstrates cool little drill for improving eye-hand coordination at the Portland Country Club

Racquet Stringing: Tension

I would like to talk to you about the strings in your racquet.  Have you ever played guitar with bad strings? It sounds aweful.  New strings give your racquet the fresh feel and that popping sound.

Tips Video Featuring Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal (Currently ATP #1) warming up with Tommy Robredo during the ABN/AMRO ATP Event in Rotterdam, The Netherlands on February 2008

Similarities: One Handed Backhand and Frisbee Throw

Certified Tennis Pro Hans Romer demonstrates a one handed backhand and compares this stroke to a Frisbee throw

Similarities: Service Motion and Throwing

Tennis Pro Hans Romer demonstrates Tennis Tip Regarding the Service Motion