The Tennis Congress global faculty network is comprised of an illustrious group of master professionals, Grand Slam legends and Olympic medalists, elite physical conditioning trainers and nutritionists, high-performance coaches, renowned sport psychology experts, leading equipment gurus, and rising stars in the coaching world.
In addition to their distinguished track records, Tennis Congress faculty members all share a commitment to raising the bar in delivering world-class training to nonprofessional adults. Faculty rotate participation in various Tennis Congress events depending on their availability and the size and thematic focus of each event, and are matched to athletes based on their areas of expertise.
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Former ATP top 10 singles and #1 doubles player. Two-time Grand Slam doubles champion. Owner of Emilio Sanchez Academy.
Strategy analyst for Team Novak Djokovic. Tournament analyst for Wimbledon. Tim Gullikson Touring Coach of the Year.
Coach of Taylor Fritz. Previous coach of Frances Tiafoe. Achieved World No. 60 Singles ranking in August 2007. Holds record for USTA Pro Circuit singles titles.
USPTA & RPT Master Professional.
First Vice President, USPTA National Board. Recipient of prestigious Tennis Awards.
Coach of Sloane Stephens. Founder of XS Tennis. US Open and Miami Open victories.
Renowned coach to tennis coaches. Motivational speaker. Winner multiple awards.
Experienced 200RYT yoga instructor. Specializes in enhancing athlete performance through yoga.
Renowned high-performance expert. CEO of Kovacs Institute. Expertise in athlete optimization.
Head coach at Rise Tennis Academy. Coached national champions and top college players. Experienced with ATP and WTA tour players.
USPTA Master Professional and PTR International Professional. Renowned coach, author, and entrepreneur.
Trained and hit with top-ranked tennis players ATP & WTA.
Collaborated with renowned coaches on tour.
Founder of Tennis Evolution. Former Top 100 ATP singles and doubles. A 2 time All American and national champion at Stanford.
Member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Winner of 17 Grand Slam doubles titles. 2-time Olympic Gold Medalist
Over 25 years of strength and conditioning coaching experience. Specializes in high-performance tennis training.
Specializes in high-profile client psychology. PhD in Clinical Psychology with roles in diverse clinical settings.
Internationally recognized sports psychology consultant and licensed therapist.
Accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach.
Trains high performance athletes.
Owner and operator of Harp Tennis in Georgia. Extensive experience coaching collegiate players and touring professionals.
USTA High Performance and PTR Master of Performance.
NCAA assistant coach of the year. Ranked the team as high as #1 in the country. WTA coach.
Leading tennis writer, has contributed to publications such as in Tennis Channel.
Emma is the Head of PTR for the UK. She has trained coaches for the LTA and PTR.
Director of Hope College Professional Tennis Management program. Recipient of multiple awards.
Over 25 years of coaching experience. Former ATP-ranked player. Owner of The Boulevard Tennis Club.
Director of Performance at RAW Tennis Performance. Trained top players including Kevin Anderson, Shelby Rogers, Coco Gauff, and Genie Bouchard.
High-Performance Tennis Specialist. Head Tennis Coach at The University of Tennessee Southern. Host of an award-winning radio show
Tennis Director Emilio Sánchez Academy Naples. Spanish top 100 & NJCAA #1 player. Coach of Kirilenko, Gallovits-Hall and Bryan Brothers.
Renowned YouTubes tennis coach as "The Tennis Mentor". LTA Coach of the Year 2017. Director/Head Coach at The Avenue Tennis Club.
Three-time All-American and two-time National Doubles Champion. PTR Master and USPTA Elite Professional.
Developed 'The McCaw Method' for athlete training. Trained world champion athletes in tennis, golf, and Olympics.
Former top-rated German junior turned tennis coach. Coach of high-performance juniors. Winner of the Ollie award.
Former varsity coach, current tennis pro at IMG Academy. USTA and PTR certified.
Founder of Galindo Tennis USA
Expertise. Coached at ATP events, wins over top-ranked juniors
Co-founder and ITF/WTA/ATP Academy Director. Top junior player in Spain. Experienced ATP coach.
PTR International and USPTA Master Professional. Led prestigious clubs nationwide.
Director at Greater Midland Tennis Center. Accomplished collegiate tennis. Certified PTR coach.
Ten-time Davis Cup Coach for Georgia. Three-time Georgia Pro of the Year. Nearly 100 players receiving college scholarships
Tennis Strength & Conditioning Coach.Specializes in injury prevention and performance enhancement
Founded Essential Tennis. Offers digital tennis courses. Innovator in online tennis instruction.
Experienced coach and hitting partner. USPTA certified. Professional instructor with over 8 years of experience
WTA Tennis coach. Coach of Ashtra Sharma. Very well known coach on the WTA tour.
Former ATP professional and Davis Cup player. Active social media influencer known as "JForceTennis".
Founder of Fuzzy Yellow Balls, an online platform for tennis instruction. Collaborated with the Bryan Brothers and Martina Navratilova.
Specializes in treating chronic pain through postural alignment and exercise therapy. Shares his insights through books and speaks at various events about holistic health and wellness.
CEO and founder of Play Your Court
Director of Junior Tennis at USTA Texas since 2016. Holds certifications from PTR, USPTA, and USTA.
Director of Racquets at Collier's Reserve. Graduate of Dartmouth College. Peter Burwash International program graduate.
Influential presence on social media as StokkeTennis. Former All-American at Duke.. Host of "Baseline Intelligence" podcast.
Junior #1 in Brazil. Director of Tennis & Coach. PTR Director of Development
Tennis Fitness Specialist. Global Education Director for Cardio Tennis. USPTA and PTR Certified Tennis Professional
Founded Tennis Analytics serving top players globally. USPTA Master Professional. 2015 USOC Coach of the Year,.
Amazing person and player. NCAA champion. Specializes in ATP/WTA player development.
Reached No. 10 in singles and doubles wheelchair tennis rankings. Competed in 2004, 2008, and 2016 Paralympics.
USPTA Master Professional. NBTA Coaches Academy. ATP Tour Alum
2021 USTA/USPTA Community Service Award Winner. PTR Master certified.
Successful college career, top-ranked doubles player, all-American. Coaching experience for 14 years, works with juniors, high school players, and adults.
Experienced professional tennis coach. Former professional tennis player. Multiple coaching certifications.
Tennis career spans 30+ years. Holds prestigious coaching certifications. Recognized for leadership and speaking engagements.
Named PTR Pro of the Year for Arizona. All-American collegiate player and ranked 4th nationally in doubles
Top 100 national junior ranking. Over 20 years coaching experience. Head of High Performance at Country Club.
Former professional tennis player. PTR International Master Professional and USPTA Master Professional
Head Staff Professional at Topnotch Resort. Extensive experience with top global coaches and players.
Tennisplayer.net Editor and Founder. Well known for personal video analysis for elite players worldwide.
Developed The Previdi System for doubles tennis. Authors of instructional content for competitive doubles players.
Played on the WTA and Federation Cup for Norway. Qualified for U.S. Open. All-American tennis at University of Georgia.
Founded FBT60, a tennis/fitness program. USPTA Master Professional and multiple award winner
USPTA Elite Professional, USTA High Performance Coach. Founder and Director of Professional Tennis Management Services.
Director of Wheelchair Tennis at USTA. Coached top US Wheelchair Tennis players. Significant growth in US Wheelchair Tennis programs
Director of Tennis at STC. Certified USPTA/PTR Professional, USTA High Performance coach.
26-year career in tennis leadership. Key roles in USPTA and USPTA Foundation. Director of "at the net podcast".
USPTA Professional of the Year. National Tennis Director at Life Time. Developed key programs increasing tennis participation and development.
USPTA Master Professional, Industry leader in facility management and coaching.
Three-time World Champion and former #1 in the World +65.
Author of ""Live the Best Story of Your Life: A World Champion’s Guide to Lasting Change"""
Director of Education & Certification, USPTA. Former WTA-ranked player and NCAA National Team Champion.
Extensive experience in sports health science and chiropractic care. Vice President of RacquetFit.
Director of Tennis at Weston Racquet Club
Holds two Guinness World Records in tennis
USTA Coach Developer and PTR International Master Professional. USPTA Elite Professional
Italian Tennis Federation player analyst. PTR Professional of the Year 2014. Professional experienced coach.
Achieved No. 1 junior national ranking in Arizona. Played NCAA Division 1 tennis for the University of Arizona, graduating in 2015.
High performance coach developer. Certified USPTA Elite
Former Davis Cup, Top 10 D1 player and #1 nationally ranked player. Renowned ATP/WTA/NCAA D1 Coach.
USPTA Master Professional of the Year. Renowned coach to tennis coaches. Winner multiple awards.
Former professional tennis player. Former President of the Professional Tennis Registry. PTR and USPTA International Master Professional.
Director of Sports at Bonita Bay Club. USPTA Master Professional. Played for #2 University of Florida
Tennis Director for LifeTime Fitness, managing tennis programs across 21 clubs.
Recipient of Service Award for contributions to tennis coaching.
Former director at Van der Meer and Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academies. USTA High Performance Coach and speaker at major tennis conferences.
USPTR certified pro since 1981. Certified trainer in strength, conditioning, and movement. Experienced in teaching players of all levels for over 30 years
2022 USPTA Pro of the Year. Accomplished player and certified coach.
Renowned tennis coach in NYC for 15 years. USPTA certified Tennis Professional.
Accomplished player turned influential coach. USTA National Campus Sr. Director.
Over 20 years tennis coaching. Senior Director at Cliff Drysdale Tennis. Coach developer with PTR and USTA.
Head Women's Tennis Coach at Baldwin Wallace University.
Focuses on developing both athletic and competitive skills in tennis.
1980 Mixed Doubles Wimbledon Champion. NCAA Champion with UCLA.Wins over John McEnroe.
USPTA Elite Level. NCAA DII national champion, with an individual career record of 123-0.