Tennis Professionals in Easton, MA

Who Owns Brown Billone Club in Easton, MA

The Brown Billone Club in Easton, MA, is owned by its two founders, Brian Billone and Dave Brown. Together we have led tennis programs, pickleball, and swim at this North Easton facility for more than 50 years. The club name reflects both founders' surnames, which signals exactly how personal this place has always been for us and for the community we serve.

Brian Billone  and Dave Brown Built This Club

The Brown Billone Club was founded by two people whose surnames became the name above the door: Brian Billone and Dave Brown. We opened in North Easton, MA, and have served this community and the broader Southeastern Massachusetts area for more than 50 years. From the beginning, this was a place built on a handshake, a love of the game, and a commitment to the people who live here.

Fifty-plus years under the same founding team means something real. Families who played here as kids now bring their own children through our doors. Our youth, adult, and family programs have stayed accessible to the Easton community across every decade we have been open. That kind of continuity does not happen at a franchise or a corporate chain. It happens because the same two people have stayed committed to the same community through all of it.

Brown Billone Club's tennis programs and the full range of what we offer in Easton, MA, have grown from that original foundation. The sections below introduce each founder individually so you can get a sense of the people behind the programming.

How the Club Name Reflects Its Founders

The name Brown Billone Club is a direct combination of both founders' surnames: Dave Brown and Brian Billone . That choice was intentional. It ties the club's identity to the two people who built it, making it clear that this has never been a brand or a business concept. It is a place with two names and two people behind it.

Brian Ballone, co-founder of Brown Ballone Club, on the indoor clay courts at the North Easton, MA facility.

Brian Billone , Co-Founder

General Manager & Director of Operations

Playing Career and Achievements

With an accomplished background as a competitive player, coach, and tennis professional, the General Manager & Director of Operations brings extensive experience in player development, high-level competition, and tennis operations.

  • Formerly ranked among the top five players in the Men's Open Division in New England.
  • Former Money Circuit and Pro Futures player, earning victories over world-ranked competitors.
  • No. 1 player for the University of New Hampshire, where he posted the best singles and doubles record in school history at the Division I level.
  • Nationally ranked collegiate player for Bloomsburg University, one of the top-ranked teams in the nation at the Division II level.
  • Formerly nationally ranked and a top-five junior player in New England, as well as an All-American high school player.
Coaching and Leadership Experience
  • Brings 20 seasons of teaching experience across all levels of play.
  • Former Director of Tennis at Westford Racket Club, Cohasset Golf Club, Winchester Swim and Tennis Club, and Bellevue Golf Club.
  • Coached and developed more than 100 regionally ranked junior players, many of whom also achieved national rankings.
  • Coached multiple women's championship teams, including DBH1, DBH1A, and North Shore Venus.
Tennis Background and Certifications
  • Comes from a strong tennis background, with both his mother and brother competing professionally and serving as Head Tennis Professionals.
  • His mother competed at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open and was ranked among the top 100 players in the world.
  • His brother reached a world ranking of No. 672.
  • USPTA Certified and Owner of the Brown Billone Club.

Dave Brown, Co-Founder

Director of the BBC Academy and High Performance Junior Program

Professional Experience and Leadership

With more than 26 years of experience as a USPTA-certified tennis professional, the Director of the BBC Academy and High Performance Junior Program brings extensive experience in player development, tennis management, and high-performance training.

  • USPTA certified for 26 years.
  • Owner and operator of Brown's Tennis Management Services Inc., managing and operating facilities including the Eastern Yacht Club, Swampscott Beach Club, and Nahant Tennis Club.
  • Owner and General Partner of the Gables Club.
  • Former Director of Tennis at Manchester Athletic Club, Bass River Tennis Club, North East Tennis Center, and Danvers Racquetime.
Dave Brown, co-founder of Brown Ballone Club, on the indoor clay courts in North Easton, MA.
High-Performance Tennis Experience
  • Formed an alliance with Nick Bollettieri and helped create and implement the MAC/Bollettieri Academy Program.
  • Worked directly with Nick Bollettieri and received comprehensive training in the Bollettieri teaching system.
  • Formerly ranked among the top 10 players in the Men's Open Division in New England.
  • Former top-10 ranked junior player in New England.
  • Played No. 1 singles and doubles at Old Dominion University in Virginia.
Player Development
  • Developed hundreds of sectionally and nationally ranked junior players, many of whom went on to compete at the collegiate and professional levels.
  • Brings extensive experience working with women's and men's teams and leagues throughout Massachusetts.
  • Owner of the Brown Billone Club.
Brian Ballone, co-founder of Brown Ballone Club, on the indoor clay courts at the North Easton, MA facility.

Jeannine Donovan

Adult Team Coordinator/Front Desk Manager

Team Coordination and Club Operations

As the Adult Team Coordinator and Front Desk Manager, this role helps ensure a welcoming and well-organized experience for members, guests, and players. From coordinating adult teams and league activities to supporting daily front desk operations, this position plays an important role in keeping the club running smoothly.

Member Support and Team Coordination

With a commitment to excellent customer service and a passion for tennis, the Adult Team Coordinator and Front Desk Manager assists players with scheduling, team coordination, program information, and general club needs. Whether helping organize adult league activities or welcoming members and guests, this role is dedicated to creating a positive experience for everyone at the club.

Isaac Nunoo

Adult Clinic Coordinator

Tennis Playing Background

With extensive playing, coaching, and professional experience, the Adult Clinic Coordinator brings a strong background in tennis development and adult programming.

  • Represented the Ghana Davis Cup Team in 1988 and competed as an ITF Junior Tennis player.
  • Certified through the Ghana National Sports College Tennis Coaches program.
  • Formerly ranked No. 2 in New England in USTA JV Men's Doubles.
  • Winner of several USTA Men's Open Doubles events throughout New England.
Coaching Experience
  • Tennis professional with more than 12 years of experience at the Easton Tennis Club.
  • Coached the DBHL Women's Team from Division 4 through Division 2.
Dave Brown, co-founder of Brown Ballone Club, on the indoor clay courts in North Easton, MA.
Certifications and Professional Experience
  • PTR, ITF, and USNTA Certified, as well as an NTRP Verifier.
  • Professional tennis racquet stringer and member of the Wilson Tennis Advisory Staff.
  • Certified Pickleball Coach.
Brian Ballone, co-founder of Brown Ballone Club, on the indoor clay courts at the North Easton, MA facility.

Rosalind Brown

Junior Development Program Manager

Tennis Playing Background

Born in England, she was a nationally ranked player throughout her junior career before coming to the United States in 1984 to play Division I tennis at Rice University in Houston, Texas.

Collegiate and Professional Coaching Experience
  • Earned her Master's degree in Sports Management from UMass Amherst in 1990, while serving as the Assistant Tennis Coach at Amherst.
  • Former Head Men's and Women's Tennis and Squash Coach at Bowdoin College in Maine.
  • Former tennis professional at John Newcombe's Tennis Ranch in Texas before attending Rice University.
  • Previously served as Tennis Director at Windridge Tennis Camps in Vermont.
  • From 2013 through the spring of 2014, served as Assistant Coach for both the Men's and Women's Tennis Teams at Gordon College.
Player Development and Certifications
  • Brings more than 20 years of experience teaching tennis on the North Shore, working with adults and juniors of all ages and skill levels.
  • USPTA Level I Certified.

Heath Berkowitz

PPR Certified Pro & Certified DUPR Coach

Director of Pickleball at The Brown Billone Club | Owner, BBC Pickleball Pro Shop | Founder, BostonPickle.Life

Tennis & Racquet Sports Background

Heath Berkowitz began his journey in racquet sports at age 11, taking tennis lessons seriously for several years. He played one season of high school tennis for Oliver Ames before stepping away from the sport, only to return with a renewed passion three decades later.



In 2012, an invitation from a friend brought Heath back to The Brown Billone Club (BBC), formerly known as the Easton Tennis Club, where he had played as a youth. Quickly regaining his form, he joined the club's USTA and CMITA teams. Soon afterward, he took on a leadership role, captaining multiple teams and eventually becoming—and continuing to serve as—the club's Men's Tennis Coordinator.

Tennis Leadership & Achievements
  • USTA District appearances in Men's Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles.
  • CMITA playoff appearances with multiple finalist and championship teams.
  • Newport Hall of Fame Men's 4.0 Team Member: 2018, 2019, and 2020.
  • Played two seasons of USTA Men's 4.5 tennis in Rhode Island leagues.
  • 2014 USTA Mixed Districts.
  • 2016 USTA Men's Districts 3.5 and 4.0.
  • 2016 CMITA Playoff Finalist, 3.5.
  • 2019 USTA Men's Districts, 4.0.
  • 2019 CMITA Season Winner, 4.0.
  • 2021 CMITA Playoff Champion, 4.5.
Pickleball Journey & Community Leadership

Heath discovered pickleball in early 2022. Initially reluctant to try the sport as a dedicated tennis player, he quickly embraced it after unexpectedly winning a fundraising tournament the very first time he played.

Pickleball soon became a major part of Heath's life, and by late 2022, he created the Pickleball Program at The Brown Billone Club and became its Director of Pickleball.

As one of the region's early and most active pickleball ambassadors, Heath has helped grow the sport at BBC and throughout Massachusetts. His efforts have introduced thousands of players to the game through drop-in play, leagues, clinics, and tournaments.

Heath has organized major pickleball events, including a 250-player tournament that welcomed competitors from 11 states. The event received coverage from The Enterprise, Yahoo Sports, and USA Today.

Certifications & Coaching
  • PPR Certified Professional Coach (Highest Level) – 2023.
  • DUPR Certified Coach – 2024.
  • Provides player ratings and helps individuals navigate and advance throughout their pickleball journeys.
  • Creator of the BBC DUPR Club, ranked No. 70 among DUPR clubs worldwide.

Heath currently offers private and semi-private lessons, along with clinics designed for players of all levels. He also organizes ladder leagues, including both DUPR and non-DUPR formats, as well as seasonal drop-in play at The Brown Billone Club.

BBC Pickleball Pro Shop & BostonPickle.Life

In 2024, Heath launched the BBC Pickleball Pro Shop, offering equipment from leading brands, including Joola, Selkirk, Proton, CRBN, Engage, SLK, Franklin, Diadem, and Wilson.

Through an extensive demo program and personalized guidance, the shop helps players find equipment that fits their game and playing style. Players can explore products and receive expert support both on-site and online.

Heath also organizes pickleball tournaments throughout the region through his organization, BostonPickle.Life.

Joshua Kofi Nunoo

Tennis Playing Background

Joshua Nunoo is a competitive-level tennis player and experienced coach with a strong technical and tactical understanding of the game. With a Universal Tennis Rating (UTR) of 9.10, he brings high-level playing ability and hands-on coaching experience to players of different ages and skill levels.

  • Universal Tennis Rating (UTR): 9.10.
  • Holds an ITF Play & Stay Tennis Certificate.
  • Competitive-level player with a strong technical and tactical understanding of tennis.
  • Demonstrates drills and techniques effectively and has helped develop numerous high school and post-high-school junior players.
Coaching Experience and Player Development
  • More than seven years of experience as an Assistant Tennis Coach at various tennis clubs, supporting club programming, clinics, private lessons, and pro shop operations.
  • Coaches beginner, intermediate, and advanced players based on individual and group training goals.
  • Plans and delivers structured on-court drills focused on technique, consistency, footwork, and overall player development.
  • Conducts progressive drills for forehands, backhands, serves, volleys, and baseline rally patterns.
  • Brings a strong understanding of movement, physical training, and conditioning exercises.
  • Supports practice matches, point-play scenarios, and tactical development to help players improve their competitive performance.
  • Has participated in multiple tennis workshops and coaching programs and continues to apply modern coaching techniques and training methodologies.
  • Brings extensive experience leading clinics and private lessons for adult players of all skill levels, with a strong focus on adult player development.
  • Worked under Coach Yaya Macaulay with boys and girls age 16 and under, many of whom have gone on to represent the Ghana National Team.
Personal Background
  • Joshua is the son of Isaac Nunoo.

Peter Prinos

Professional Tennis Coach

Competitive and Collegiate Career

With decades of experience as a competitive player, collegiate athlete, professional tour competitor, and coach, the Professional Tennis Coach brings an exceptional background in player development and high-performance tennis.

  • Top-ranked junior player in New England from 1976 to 1977.
  • Played singles and doubles at Florida State University, competing at No. 5 and No. 6 singles as a freshman and at No. 3 and No. 4 during his junior and senior years.
  • Served as Team Captain during his senior year in 1981.
  • Earned All-Metro Conference honors in singles while competing against programs including Tulane, St. Louis, Virginia Tech, Cincinnati, and Memphis State.
Professional Playing Career
  • Competed on the professional satellite tour from 1981 through 1985, earning victories over numerous highly ranked professional players, including competitors ranked as high as No. 80 on the ATP Tour.
  • Served as a professional practice partner for internationally ranked players, including men's players ranked No. 7, No. 32, and No. 40 in the world, as well as women's players ranked No. 7, No. 20, and No. 32 from 1981 through 1986.
Coaching and Player Development Experience
  • Served as an Assistant Coach at Florida State University for five years and coached three All-Americans.
  • Coached a U.S. No. 1-ranked player in the Boys' 16-and-Under and 18-and-Under divisions.
  • Served as the Girls' High School Tennis Coach at Foxborough from 2012 through 2018.
  • Developed and coached the Foxborough Girls' Varsity Tennis Team to its first-ever MIAA Division II State Championship.
  • Developed numerous players who earned All-Hockomock League and MVP honors.
  • Taught and coached his four daughters to top-10 USTA New England rankings, with all four receiving tennis scholarships.
  • Served as an Assistant Tennis Coach for the women's programs at Providence College and Stonehill College.
Rankings and Career Achievements
  • Ranked No. 3 in USTA New England Men's Open Singles in 1985.
  • Ranked No. 1 in USTA New England Men's Open Doubles in 1990.
  • Ranked No. 1 in USTA New England Men's 35-and-Over division in 2005, 2006, and 2007.
  • Ranked No. 1 in USTA New England Men's 45-and-Over division from 2008 through 2011.
Brian Ballone, co-founder of Brown Ballone Club, on the indoor clay courts at the North Easton, MA facility.

Carlos Sarmiento

Tennis Playing Background

Played competitive junior tennis and competed on the National Colombian Circuit.

Coaching Experience and Player Development

Carlos Sarmiento brings more than 18 years of experience as a tennis coach and teaching professional. With an extensive background in junior development, competitive coaching, sports education, and tennis instruction, Carlos has worked with hundreds of junior and adult players of all ages and skill levels.

Served as a Teaching Professional at América Tennis Club for six years.

Served as Director of the Junior Development Program at Buscando Talentos Junior Academy for eight years.

Worked as a tennis coach at the Great Britain School in Bogotá for four years.

Has more than 18 years of experience teaching and coaching tennis.

Coached hundreds of recreational and competitive junior players, as well as adult players of all ages and skill levels.

Certifications, Education and Professional Development
  • USPTR Certified and became an ITF Coach in 1997.
  • Earned a Sports Coaching Diploma from the CEAD Institute in Bogotá, Colombia.
  • Earned a Sports Management Diploma from Saint Mathew University Foundation.
  • Participated in the Fitness Training Congress at the University of Applied and Environmental Sciences (U.D.C.A.).
  • Earned a Sports Administration Diploma through U.D.C.A. University.
  • Completed a Technology in Sports Administration program with SENA in 2014.

Felipe Serrate

  • Junior College Division I player for Barton Community College, graduated 2021. Helped lead the team to a top 7 national ranking.
  • Former national ranked junior in Brazil.
  • PTR Level 1 certified tennis coach with Head Pro experience overseeing programs, supervising coaches, and managing.
  • schedules and delivering high-quality instruction in adult & junior clinics as well as private lessons.
  • Head Tennis Pro at The Loft in Nantucket for 4 years, coaching private lessons, group lessons, and clinics for players of different ages and skill levels.
  • Tennis professional at Winchester Indoors for 5 years, taught a large schedule of privates, led adult team coaching, and was heavily involved in high-performance juniors.
  • Tennis coach at Minas Brasilia Tenis Clube in Brazil.


Common Questions About the

 Brown Billone  Club Team

  • Who are the owners of Brown Billone Club in Easton, MA?

    Brown Billone Club in Easton, MA is owned by its two co-founders, Brian Billone and Dave Brown. They established the club in North Easton, MA and have led its tennis programs, pickleball, and swim offerings together for more than 50 years. The club name reflects both of their surnames.

  • How long has Brown Billone Club been under the same ownership?

    Brown Billone Club has been under the same ownership for more than 50 years. Brian Billone and Dave Brown founded the club in North Easton, MA and have continued to lead it together since the beginning. That continuity is one of the defining characteristics of the club for our members and their families.

  • How does the club name relate to its founders?

    The name Brown Billone Club combines the surnames of both founders: Dave Brown and Brian Billone . The name was chosen to directly reflect the two people who built the club, making the connection between the club's identity and its founders clear and permanent from the start.

  • Do Brian Billone and Dave Brown still run the club today?

    Yes, Brian Billone and Dave Brown continue to be involved in running Brown Billone Club in North Easton, MA. Their long-term presence is one of the reasons our members have trusted us across generations. The same people who founded the club are still part of its day-to-day community.

  • What makes Brown Billone Club different from other tennis clubs near Easton, MA?

    Brown Billone Club has been locally owned and operated by its two founders for more than 50 years. We are not a franchise or a managed chain. Our tennis programs, pickleball, and swim offerings in Easton, MA are shaped by people who live in and are committed to this community, not a corporate structure.

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