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Head Coach Boys & Girls Tennis

Years at SJP Coaching: 5

Years at SJP: 14

Playing Career

• Four-year Varsity Tennis Player at Atlantic High School
• Three-Year Collegiate Player at Florida Atlantic University
  • Competed at #1 and #2 Singles
  • Played #1 Doubles
• Represented Florida Atlantic University at the 1983 NCAA Division II National Championships
• Held the record for fastest serve in Florida in 1983

Coaching Career

• Began coaching at Saint John Paul II Academy when the program needed leadership 

Coaching Philosophy

Coach Chiste is passionate about promoting tennis as a lifelong sport. She emphasizes the importance of staying active and maintaining overall physical fitness through the game. She also encourages athletes to build a strong tennis foundation, noting that it easily translates to other rapidly growing racquet sports such as pickleball, padel, and table tennis. Her goal is to instill a lasting love for the sport that extends well beyond high school competition. 

Coach Chiste is a Certified Public Accountant and currently serves as the Director of Finance, Human Resources, and Compliance at SJPII.