Federico Yanez
(Director)
Private: 30 min: $55 | 1 hr: $100
Semi-private (1 hr): $55/player
Felipe Charry
(Head Pro)
Private: 30 min: $50 | 1 hr: $96
Semi-private (1 hr): $50/player
Tennis
Professionals
Private: 30 min: $50 | 1 hr: $90
Semi-private (1 hr): $50/player
Prior to joining the IC, Federico was the Director of Racquets Sports at Morristown Field Club where he started and built a successful program for tennis, platform tennis and pickleball. Previously, Federico spent five years at the Bronxville Field Club in Mount Vernon, NY, as the Assistant Director of Racquets Sports.
In addition, he has worked at various clubs in the Westchester area implementing new ideas, programs and projects that have increased member participation and attracted new members.
As a player, Federico was a top-ranked junior tennis player in Argentina. At 13 years old, he moved to Miami where he competed in the highest level junior tournaments.
As an adult, he played in the Men’s Open and ITF professional tournaments. Currently, he is ranked #63 in the nation with his partner for platform tennis. After giving the professional experience a try, he developed a love of coaching and he now channels his passion and knowledge of the game into teaching his students.
Felipe Charry is a tennis coach from Bogotá, Colombia, with over 10 years of experience coaching players of all ages and skill levels. He also has over 6 years of experience at the collegiate tennis level, competing in Texas and Tennessee. Felipe previously served as the Head Coach at Carson-Newman University, where he led and managed both the Men’s and Women’s tennis teams.
Felipe is passionate about helping players improve their game and achieve their goals on the court. He encourages players to have fun and enjoy the sport while offering quick, practical tips to improve their tactics.
He believes tennis is more than just a game—it’s a lifelong skill that can be enjoyed at any age.
In addition to coaching, Felipe is actively involved in the business management and finance operations of the racquet sports program at the IC, supporting the club’s growth beyond the court. He is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Global Business, further expanding his expertise in the international sports industry and finance.
Mercedes Chasset is a tennis player from Argentina and this is her second season at the IC. She currently plays at Tennessee Wesleyan University NAIA division ranked number 6 in the nation. Mercedes started playing tennis when she was 5 years old and as a junior competed in several occasions representing Argentina.
Mercedes was ranked number 1 in the country in different age categories, Mercedes was able to travel around the world playing Cosat and ITF tournaments as well as competed in interclub tournaments in France. She started coaching when she was 16 years old, working in Argentina with adults, teenagers, and children. When she came to college in the United States, in her first year she worked as a coach at Nike Tennis Camp at Stanford University in California and in her second year she started working in country clubs such as Mount Kisco Country Club in New York (2023). Mercedes loves tennis and enjoys playing and teaching it. Her goal is for the students to enjoy the sport and improve.
Social Events
Mixed Member-Member
Saturday, August 9 9:00am-2:00pm (estimate based on results)
$35 per play. Includes lunch, favors and balls
Please email fed@italiancenter.org to register.