Dan BUrch - head instructor

uspta professional

Highly ranked as a junior player winning numerous titles as well as being honored with the Kentucky Tennis Association's Sportsmanship Award at age 18. He went on to play for Hall of Fame Coach Dennis Emery at the University of Kentucky. After tennis, he worked with Coach Emery as the Media Relations Director for Men's Tennis at UK for 2 years.

Dan is one of only four certified USPTA Professionals in Central Kentucky, bringing expertise to players of all levels, from beginners to world-ranked ITF athletes. He has successfully coached two KHSAA State Championship teams at Dunbar High School in Lexington (2017 & 2019). He currently serves as a coach at Midway University and helped produce the their first All-American player in school history in 2024.   Dan is certified by the U.S. Center for SafeSport and proudly represents Yonex racquets as a Brand Ambassador (www.Yonex.com/tennis). He is also sponsored by RIA Eyewear (RIAEyewear,com) and Bu Sunscreen (www.BUSunscreen.com).

In addition to his coaching career, Dan has been a Territory Sales Manager for Duplicator Sales & Service in Lexington since 1990 and is a licensed Realtor. He and his family reside in Copperfield.

Copper Creek Dr, Lexington, KY   |  859-935-1316 |  BurchTennis@gmail.com