Our Tennis Director
Marco Taccalite
Marco Travelled the world as a professional player and then as a coach to some of the top players on the International tour. He worked under world renowned coach Rick Macci in Boca Raton, before starting his own tennis management company in Miami. He now travels back and forth from Miami to Tuscany teaching tennis and making wine and extra virgin olive oil. ​
Director of social operations
Shannon Taccalite
Shannon helps manage Talis Tennis with Marco and co-founded Tennis in Tuscany. She lives in Tuscany with her family and has first-hand knowledge of the surrounding area, people, and places. Her love of both tennis and travel (especially in Tuscany) makes her a perfect fit for our title of social director. She curates only the most authentic and memorable experiences for you during your stay with us. As she likes to say, she brings the party!
In House Chef and Entertainer
Nonna Barbara
Barbara is Marco's mom from Rome, and she is the heart and soul of our operation! She hosts and teaches our cooking classes for our guests, and if you are lucky, she may share some of her coveted kitchen secrets with you!
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