About Ozark Tennis Academy
Our Story
OTA is a tennis and pickleball company serving Northwest Arkansas since 2005 with experienced coaches and fun events. We are driven by a passion for tennis and pickleball, and a commitment to providing excellent training and coaching. Our academy offers expert instruction tailored for all ages and skill levels. Through innovative techniques and personalized training, we aim to enhance players' abilities while fostering a deep love for the sports.
Our Coaching Team
Meet Our Coaches
Our dedicated team of experienced coaches at Ozark Tennis Academy is here to guide and support you on your tennis and pickleball journey. With a wealth of knowledge and a focus on personalized training, our coaches are committed to helping you achieve your goals and reach your full potential.
Beau Basham -Head Coach/Owner
Beau Basham was one of the top ranked juniors in Arkansas, and ranked Top 50 in the Southern Section. He was the recipient of the Hershal Friday Award presented by the Arkansas Tennis Association to the top junior in the state. He went on to play for the University of Arkansas – Ft. Smith on a full scholarship. Upon finishing his playing career, he immediately began a career as a teaching professional with OTA. Beau has taught players of all ages as well as a summer in New South Wales, Australia under former Arkansas National Champion Peter Doohan. Prior to becoming the owner of OTA, Beau served as Head Pro for 8 years, where he developed many top-ranked junior players. In addition to teaching lessons and drills, he also traveled with junior players to tournaments throughout the South. He currently enjoys teaching players of all levels, from beginner to advanced, including both juniors and adults.
Ben Allison- Pickleball Director
Ben Allison played collegiate tennis at Hardin Simmons University, Abilene Texas, prior to joining the US Navy in 1994. He has an Undergraduate Degree in Elementary Education from West Texas A&M University and a Masters Degree in Education Administration from Wayland Baptist University. Ben coached for 10 years in Texas and Colorado, winning multiple Regional and State Tennis Titles at the High School level (both in Teams and Individuals competition).
Ben joined the OTA team in 2015 and has now shifted his focus to pickleball. He has been certified PPA level I as Certified Professional and has most recently finished PPR level II certifying Ben to coach and teach higher level players. His new goal is to complete level III once that certification has been made available. Ben loves coaching as his 25 years of experience provides exceptional insight to the game of pickleball.
Matt Tabler
Matt Tabler hails from an entire OTA family! Older brother Martin and younger sister Mallory also came through the program, both top-ranked Arkansas juniors who went on to play college tennis. Matt was a 3-time state champion at BHS, winning the 7A doubles title as a sophomore, and the overall doubles title as a senior. He attended UA-Ft Smith, where he was named All-Conference as a freshman. In addition to being an OTA summer coach, Matt has taught 3 years at the Tiger Tennis Academy at Ouachita Baptist University.
Roge Rogers
Roge Rogers began playing tennis at an early age. He was a ranked junior in the Missouri Valley Section back in the day. He played tennis in high school before walking away from the game and turning his attention to rugby. He played collegiate rugby at the University of Kansas earning all-star recognition in the Western Rugby Football Union. After moving to California and retiring from playing, Roge began his coaching career. This culminated in winning the Southern California Rugby Girls U16 Championships. He picked up the racquet after moving here to AR, where he is a 4-time age division state champion in doubles. Roge is a USPTA Level 1 instructor, and he works with all levels and ages.
Rodrigo Martinez
Rodrigo Martinez was born in Argentina where he coached, mentored and volunteer in different tennis academies:
-Anguilla Tennis Academy as a Summer Instructor / Mentor
Olivos Tennis Club Buenos Aires, Argentina
-Don Torcuato Tennis Don Torcuato, Argentina - Alejandro Echague
He also coached in Venezuela and Brasil:
-Altamira Tennis Club Caracas, Venezuela - Jorge Andrews
-Esporte Clube Pinheiros Sao Paolo, Brasil - Armando Cornejo
Amy Logan
Amy Logan grew up in Wisconsin and comes from a family of competitive tennis players. She’s been playing tennis since the age of 5, and it has been a life-long love of hers ever since. She played on her high school’s varsity tennis team from ’99-’02, and she was the #1 seed in ’01 and ’02. Amy went on to receive a tennis scholarship from Evangel University where she played collegiately from ’04-’08. Amy was the team captain and the #1 seed in ’07 and ’08. Amy joined the tennis teaching staff at Walton Life Fitness Tennis Center and taught tennis lessons and drills from ’15-’16. Amy is tri-lingual (English, Spanish, and French) and teaches K-6th Grade Spanish at Providence Classical Christian Academy in Rogers. When not on the tennis courts or in the classroom, you’ll find her teaching Zumba fitness classes at the Bentonville Community Center; and, most importantly, caring for her husband and two children.
Garth Krizman
Garth is a PTR-certified coach with more than 50 years of tennis experience. He began playing at age eight and was raised in a passionate tennis family, later becoming a ranked junior player. This lifelong dedication gives Garth a deep understanding of the game and how to teach it effectively.
He specializes in building strong fundamentals and works with a wide range of players—from young beginners and junior athletes to competitive USTA league adults. Garth is committed to helping each player reach their full potential, refine their technique, and develop a lasting passion for tennis.
In addition to coaching, Garth remains an active competitive player. He holds a 4.5 USTA rating and is considered one of the top senior players in the state. He has represented Northwest Arkansas and the state multiple times in USTA local, regional, and sectional competitions.
Alfonso Camerlingo
Coach Camerlingo enjoys working with players of all ages and skill levels, helping each individual improve their game and reach their goals. He brings a genuine love for teaching and the sport, creating a positive environment where players can develop solid fundamentals and confidence on the court. With a National Federation of High School Tennis certification and experience as an assistant high school tennis coach, he provides training from beginner to high-performance levels, specializing in advanced instruction for competitive players.
Background:
- Assistant Boys & Girls Varsity and JV Tennis Coach, Rogers High School
- National Federation of High School Tennis Coach Certified
- USTA Coach
- Safe Play Approved
- USTA Competition in Adult 4.5, Mixed 9.0, and Combo 8.5
- USTA State Championships and Sectionals
Brandon Morrison
Brandon Morrison is a passionate tennis coach focused on helping beginner and intermediate players build confidence, consistency, and match awareness through structured and engaging lessons. Having personally gone through the process of learning and developing as a player, he understands the challenges beginners face and enjoys simplifying the game while helping players improve step by step. As an active player with competitive match experience, he brings a strong understanding of modern singles and doubles strategy, spin-based play, and shot selection while creating a positive and goal-oriented learning environment for juniors and adults.