Meet The Team

Jim has served as Facility & Programs Manager at Pueblo Tennis & Pickleball Center for the past year, helping guide the facility through a period of continued growth, expanded programming, and increased community involvement. His focus has been on creating a strong operation while making PTPC an inviting place for beginners, recreational players, competitive athletes, and families alike.

With previous leadership experience in the military, education, healthcare administration, and real estate, Jim brings a practical, people-first approach to managing the center. He is proud of the progress made over the past year and especially appreciative of the members, staff, players, and community partners who continue to support PTPC.

Jim’s own time on the court is growing too. His pickleball game has come a long way, and he is just beginning to tackle tennis. He looks forward to continuing to grow the center, strengthen its programs, and help make PTPC an even bigger part of the Pueblo sports community.

Welcome to Hitman Sports Management! With over 25 years of experience in the tennis industry, our owner, Sam, leads the way in creating exceptional tennis experiences at our two facilities, including Gates Tennis Center and Pueblo Tennis & Pickleball Center. Sam grew up in New Jersey and played D-1 tennis at Rutgers University. We believe that successful tennis management hinges on three key: inclusive programs for everyone, a dedicated staff that prioritizes family-style customer service, and, most importantly, ensuring every session is fun! Join us on the court and discover the joy of tennis with us!

Chris Roman is an RSPA-certified tennis professional and NFPT-certified personal trainer, currently serving as the Head Women’s Tennis Coach at CSU Pueblo. A former #1 singles and doubles player at CSU Pueblo (then the University of Southern Colorado), Chris brings decades of high-level playing and coaching experience to the court.

He specializes in tactics, patterns of play, and footwork/balance, working with both adult and junior players through private and group instruction. Chris has coached multiple USTA league teams and has helped develop junior athletes to regional championships and top-three finishes at the Colorado State High School Championships.

He is currently working with a nationally ranked Top 15 junior player in the country.

Guy started playing pickleball in 2021 when a friend kept telling him how good they thought he would be. After playing for the first time he was hooked. Within 6 months he was playing tournaments. Since then Guy is a regular in the tournament scene, flying all around the United States to play. He has won over 30 tournaments. He believes if you aren't having fun you are wasting your time.  He specializes in footwork and strategy.

MaKayla is a junior at Colorado State University Pueblo, where she is pursuing a degree in nursing. She brings five years of competitive tennis experience, including three years at the high school level and two years at the collegiate level.

MaKayla has been coaching tennis for approximately a year and a half and has experience working with both youth and adult players. She especially enjoys teaching young athletes and watching them grow not only as tennis players, but also in confidence and as individuals.

Her coaching style focuses on creating lessons that are fun, engaging, and skill-focused, helping players improve their technique while developing a lasting enjoyment of the game.

MaKayla works with players of all ages and is also available for private tennis lessons.

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Chris Brown has been an avid tennis player for more years than she cares to admit, competing in numerous leagues and tournaments throughout the years. After retiring from the Pueblo Chieftain, where she served as Photo Director, Chris now volunteers several hours each week at the Pueblo Tennis & Pickleball Center.

When she’s not helping around the facility, Chris can usually be found on the court, still playing tennis four to five times a week. She also hopes to soon pass along her love of the game to her three young grandchildren.

Paula Henson is a lifelong athlete and one of Pueblo’s most accomplished competitors. After a standout softball career, she transitioned to tennis and quickly became one of the top 5.0 and senior doubles players in Colorado.

She has competed on several USTA state championship teams, with multiple advancing to national tournaments, and represented the Southwest region at the U.S. Open National Family Championship.

Beyond tennis, Paula was inducted into both the Greater Pueblo Sports Association Hall of Fame and the Colorado High School Volleyball Referees Hall of Fame.

Now competing in pickleball, she has quickly established herself as one of the top senior players in Pueblo and enjoys supporting the center through her time at the front desk.