CAPITOL HILL TENNIS CLUB
Meet Our Board Members
The Board is made up of nine CHTC players who oversee and help run the club.
Julie Hasler
CHTC Member Since 2002
I joined the Capitol Hill Tennis Club while working on the Hill at the recommendation of a colleague. I have been an active member in the club since joining, which is a testament to the coaching, lessons, and encouragement of the club members. The biggest draw then (and now) are the lessons and club drills, which is still the best deal in town!
Net or baseline?
Baseline (of course!)
Hard Court or Clay?
Clay
Favorite Drill?
Popcorn
George Cody, PhD
CHTC Member Since 1983
George worked in the House on personal staff for 10 years for a member from Greater Cleveland then served as Executive Director of the American Task Force for Lebanon for 23 years.
Net or baseline?
Baseline
Hard Court or Clay?
Hard Court
Favorite Drill?
Serve and return of serve
Christen Harsha
CHTC Member Since 2014
Christi joined the club in 2014 as a way to meet new friends in DC and network with other Hill staff after a long layoff from tennis and credits the club with her getting back into the sport.
Net or baseline?
Baseline
Hard Court or Clay?
Hard Court
Favorite Drill?
Three-ball drill (approach, volley, overhead)
Steven Carlson
CHTC Member Since 2013
Steven has worked on Capitol Hill since 2004 and found the club, rekindling his love of tennis from summer camp, after a third injury playing Dek Hockey finally convinced him he was too old for contact sports.
Net or baseline?
Net - with mixed results.
Hard Court or Clay?
Clay - it's so much cooler in the hot summer!
Favorite Drill?
Hustle - because you can play bad tennis and still get points!
Rico Doss
CHTC Member Since 1997
After moving from Oregon I immediately sought out tennis and have been an active member since with a hiatus or two. Presently I enjoy playing but am always happy to provide some instruction and like to stress that there are no levels at CHTC—everyone’s welcome. And as I got my start teaching and learning tennis with the University of Illinois tennis team at summer tennis camps in Champaign-Urbana, I like to continue to give back to the game that’s given me so much. I am currently ranked 7 million in the world, though due to my current work schedule, will not be able to join qualifying for the French Open this year.
Net or baseline?
Baseline
Hard Court or Clay?
Clay
Favorite Drill?
Any and all involving footwork on the tennis court—very underrated
Amanda Hobby
CHTC Member Since 2023
I have been on/off the Hill for the past 9 years. Before joining the Capitol Hill Tennis Club, I had never picked up a tennis racket. A friend of mine heard about this club, and I agreed to try it out with her. Now, I am obsessed with tennis.
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The members of CHTC are both welcoming to new players and more than happy to lend a helping hand to those interested in learning. I have made many great friends here, and I look forward to the summer season every year.
Net or baseline?
Depends on the day
Hard Court or Clay?
Hard Court
Favorite Drill?
All of them! Any day I'm planning tennis is a good day!
Blayne Callas
CHTC Member Since 2023
I am originally from Raleigh, North Carolina, and have been working on Capitol Hill for over seven years. My alma mater is the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The first time I played tennis was when I joined CHTC.
Net or baseline?
Net
Hard Court or Clay?
Hard Court
Favorite Drill?
King of the Court
