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The Team

Our coaches are carefully vetted (experience, attitude, technique and conduct) and hand picked from all over the world. RA coaches have been:

Accredited by ITF, PTR and/or LTA.
Certified First Aid by the American Safety & Health Institute
Safeguarding Children and Health & Safety Certification
Abide to a strict Code Of Conduct
CRB Police verified
Our 20+ coaches team is the strongest in the Middle East and are carefully selected to engage and get the best out of the players, we understand the importance of the coach and thus have thoroughly vetted, identified and recruited our coaches. All the coaches meet our stringent criteria including LTA, ITF & USPTR certification, coached at Grand Slams, been inside the top 500 ATP and played Davis Cup for their country.

George Green

George spent his junior career playing in the U.K. He represented his county of Yorkshire at every level and won a county title in 2000. After competing in the National Championships in his final year of Junior level George decided to remain in education and went on to gain a

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Mariano Pettigrosso

After finishing in the top 5 Juniors tennis player in Argentina, Mariano attended college in the United States where he ranked 28th nationally (NCAA Division 1) and obtained a Bachelor’s degree in International Business and Management. After a few seasons as a professional tennis player, and raking 800th in the

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Martin Patino

Martin developed himself as a tennis player in Argentina, playing both national and international junior tournaments. Once he finished the junior stage, he went on to play satellite and future’s tournaments, while studying for tennis coach at the National Center for High Performance Sports (INEF), ending up working with ATP

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Kris Neskovic

Kris has played tennis professionally up until 17 years old and in that period he was successful at regional level. Kris became one of the first five players on the Belgrade rankings list and among the first ten players on the national rankings  for under 14 and under 16, and

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Alana Casey

Her love for tennis at the age of 4. In the early years of Alana’s tennis career, she competed across the UK tennis circuit at county and national level. It was Alana’s experience of enjoying this sport so much whilst she was growing up that made her decision to become

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Jordi Munoz Abreu

Jordi started his professional career a the age of 18 reaching his best ranking singles ATP 639,reaching the final in Iran and his best ranking doubles 291 ATP with more than 20 titles in Futures, and two semifinal in Challengers tournaments. Former Venezuelan Davis cup player from 2015 to 2020

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Luis Vazao

I’m 22 years professional tennis and fitness coach from Portugal – Performance coach ATP / WTA / ITF players professional tennis players – National Portuguese tennis coach association

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Agustin Mancini

Since I started playing tennis at age 7 , I have been immersed in this passionate world. My dedication has led me to compete at a high junior level in Argentina and South America. At 17 years old I made the decision to study Fitness Coach thus combine my passion

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James Morris

My name is James (Jimmy) Morris For the last 12 years I have been learning my trade in all parts of the UK and internationally. From running a small performance programme to travelling full time with national champions,Tennis Europe ,ITF, ATP and WTA world ranked players all round the world

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Jordan Bull

Jordan growing up in Wimbledon started playing tennis from an early age. Throughout the 12’s, 14’s and 16’s age groups he was within the top 20 in the UK and competed at the highest level up until the age of 20 when he turned his focus to coaching. During the

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Sam Omoile

Sam has a great love for Tennis and this transfers onto the court with clients. He began his playing career in Africa competing on the ITF juniors circuit and ended the this with a top 200 Junior ITF ranking and number 3 in Nigeria. He then turned professional and continued

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Sylvester Emanuel

My name is Sylvester Emmanuel, I’m from Nigeria. I started playing tennis at the age of 4. with a career high 867. I’ve been in the world of tennis since then , as a player I’ve participated in numerous tournaments and I was one of the top young players in

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Ignasi Majoral Soler

I am from Barcelona. I started playing tennis when I was 5 years old. I played national tournaments all over Spain and therefore I played tournaments on behalf of my club. Then I started my professional career in 2016, at the BTT Tennis Academy, which is one of the most

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Sean Medley

In the early years of Sean’s tennis career he competed across the UK tennis circuit at county and national level. He attended Sutton junior tennis centre where he actually lead his first tennis coaching session at the age of 15. Sean’s coaching career spans over 21 years where he secured

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Nadir Sargysyan

I am from Armenia Yerevan . I start to play tennis when I was 9 years old .  I am multiply times Armenian national champion , National team member and Devis cup member. In my career I used to play some good tournaments like European championship under 14 , European

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Sarah Nael

Ranked number 6 on Egypt for her age group for 8 years and with over 26 years on court, Sarah has a huge passion for tennis. She majored in Accounting and started coaching while studying in university. With a passion for humanitarian aid, she pursued a part time master’s degree

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Thomas Lowry

Hello there! I’m Thomas, hailing from the beautiful shores of County Down, Ireland. Tennis has been a part of my life since the age of 6, evolving from a childhood passion to a lifelong pursuit. My journey in tennis took a competitive turn at the age of 8, and by

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Moro Bogdan

Playing tennis at the highest junior level in Romania and international events, Moro started teaching tennis and chair umpiring, finding his true passion for teaching high performance in one of the top academies in Romania. With over 10 years of coaching experience at all levels around the world and 4

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Ana Maria Gavrilovici

My name is Ana, I have been a coach since I was 15 yo. I was a sparring partner for many players from the top 100 WTA from Romania. I was ranked in the top 10 in juniors in Romania. I started playing pro at 15 and I’m currently still

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Lucy Tameru

Lucy has a great love for Tennis , has been playing it for the past 20 years and this transfers onto the court with clients. lucy has played In National and International junior ITF in literally every country in Africa, she was on the top 3 in East Africa for

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Ciara Haggarty

I started playing tennis in a club at the age of 7 and was competing at the age of 9. I’ve been lucky enough to travel around the world playing in different competitions. I have represented my county, Warwickshire, in several competitions across the UK. At the age of 14

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Innocent Chimanzee

“Inno” in his playing career participated not just nationally in Nigeria but represented his country on a international stage. Since then he has worked in Africa and the Middle East in leading academies. He has been coaching for the past 10 years. Has real passion when working with players of

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Kyla Gobbett

Kyla grew up in South Africa where she started playing tennis from the early age of 4. She moved to the UK and played at Bisham Abbey in the pro academy team. She won the Berkshire Schools Tournament and went on to compete at regionals. She has been coaching tennis

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Verlyn Bentulan

Verlyn is a certified REPs Level 3 personal trainer and fitness nutrition specialist. I have been training clients for the past four years. I am very passionate in helping others feel good and finding happiness within themselves. I believe that when you feel good within yourself, you feel better in

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Derrick Busingye

A well certified Level  3 Personal Trainer and a  Strength  and Conditioning Coach with great experience of 8 years in coaching of plays in different sports activities. I am  very passionate at grooming kids in fitness, self-confidence and finding happiness within themselves to stay motivated and achieve their goals. The

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Lito Dela Cruz

Lito was born in Caloocan, Philippines, where I start my love in sports, I all join tennis club as a ball boy and succeeded to be joining club tournaments. The love in sports is already in our blood. I also pursue to finishing my college in Technological Institute of the

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Lourdes Dela Cruz

Lourdes grew up in Manila,Philippines. She has a degree in Associate Radiologic Technology at Family Clinic College. She joined St Lukes Hospital which is one of the well known hospital in the Philippine and a joint commission international accreditation (JCIA) accredited. She has 10 years experience on these secretary, admin,

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Arcely Duldudao

Arcely grew up in Manila, Philippines and has a Degree in Bachelor of Science Tourism. Joined Firnessfirst on 2013 as Memberhip Sales and Retention Manager and afterwards worked with Barre Studio as Studio Manager. Her expertise are Management, Administration, Customer Service and Sales. Now is part of Rackets Academy team

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Carissa Hizon

I was born and grew up in Manila Philippines. Had a degreee in Bachelor of Science Major in Physical Therapy from Unibersidad De Manila. Finished a year internship in country’s leading university such as University of the Philippines Diliman Rehab Medicine and East Avenue Medical Center Physical Therapy Dept as

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Donnabelle Jorda

Belle grew up in Laguna,Philippines and has a degree of Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management. In 2018 she joined in Jumeirah Golf Estates as Tour Academy Administrator for 5 years handling the European Tour Players, Administrative task and providing excellence customer service. Now she’s part of the of Rackets

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Jennifer Rath

After graduating from the University of Central Lancashire in 2008 Jen spent 8 years working as a Physiotherapist in the NHS, private practice and professional football. After moving to Dubai in 2016 she has been at UPANDRUNNING for 3 1/2 years where she is educational lead, rehab team manager and

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Naod Gebeyhu Beyne

I was born and grew up in Addis Abeba Ethiopia. has a diploma in marketing management and degree in bossiness management . worked as a promoter for different companies in Ethiopia, St George Brewery factories, and solar products company. moved to UAE in 2021 . started my work journey as

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Abdul-Azeez Ajibode

I started my stringing  Carrier 2008, at Tennis Club Lagos, Nigeria. When I got to Dubai in 2021 I continued to string full time. HND & ND in Mass communication 2014-2016 at Moshood Abiola polytechnic Abeokuta Ogun, Nigeria and a former Cinematographer at Nigeria Nollywood Movie industry

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