craig cignarelli

Head coach at Rise Tennis Academy. Coached national champions and top college players. Experienced with ATP and WTA tour players.

Craig Cignarelli is a renowned tennis coach known for his extensive experience and innovative approach to player development. Based at the Rise Tennis Academy, he is committed to enhancing players' resilience and refining their skills through detailed coaching. Cignarelli has a robust coaching philosophy, emphasizing the development of players as individuals, akin to smoothing rocks in a stream with constant and tailored resistance​​.

He has also made significant contributions to the tennis community by coaching several national champions and top college players. Cignarelli’s global coaching experience includes working with players on both the ATP and WTA tours, showcasing his versatility and expertise in developing competitive tennis talents​.