Lex Carrington Whispering Pines Tennis Pro I got an early start in the game of tennis and the art of coaching, thanks to countless hours on the court as a boy while my father taught private lessons. I played against the wall while he fed balls to his students, and often found myself doing some coaching of my own on the sidelines In my career as a top national-level junior player, I was a member of the 1992 National USTA team, and a competitor in all the Junior Grand Slams except Wimbledon. Upon leaving the professional tour, I started my formal career as a coach. I’ve worked with top-ranked professionals including Vincent Spadea and Vera Zvonareva, helping them win major titles and championships.