Ben Maes
Tennis Center Manager & Head Tennis Professional
Phone Number:
770.486.9474 ext. 5321
Email Address:
bmaes@tenniscenter.net
“Tennis has been my life for more than 30 years. It has made me who I am
today. I want kids to understand that they have the opportunity of a
lifetime to play a wonderful sport. We as coaches are here to help them
maximize their full potential – hard work is the key to success whatever you
do in life.”
-Ben Maes
Background:
- Born in Hamme, Belgium
- Began playing tennis at age 8
- Attended college in Ghent, Belgium
- Graduated with a degree in Applied Communication / Accounting
Personal Information:
Ben is married to Migdalia Argote-Maes and currently lives with her in
Peachtree City with their two children. When he’s not on the courts, Ben
enjoys playing golf, traveling, buying & selling, watching baseball and
spending time with his wonderful family.
Philosophy on the Game:
Ben’s goal is to maximize each individual’s potential and to keep the game
fun.
Fun Fact about Ben:
Ben’s coaching career began at the Waregem Happy Tennis Center & Academy
under the supervision of Carlos Rodriguez, the current coach of Justin Henin.
In 1993, he became a co-owner of the Waregem Happy Tennis Center & Academy
before joining his co-owner’s sister Vicky (the current University of
Arizona head women's coach) as her coach on the professional women's tour
(WTA) from 1996 to 1998.