2023 USTA Pro of the Year TN

2023 USPTA Southern Manager of The Year

2019 USPTA Pro of the Year TN

2014 PTR Pro of the Year TN

2012 High School Coach of the Year TN

Originally from Sussex, England, Andy represented England in Junior International competition; was a three-time college All-American, and the number 1 ranked NAIA college player in the United States. A Magna Cum Lauda graduate from Lander University, South Carolina, he was an academic All-American in 1982 and 1983; and was inducted into the Lander University Hall of Fame. Andy holds an Elite Pro rating with the USPTA and is a Master Pro with the PTR, specializing in Performance players. He has coached top 25 players on the Men’s ATP Grand Prix Circuit and has been ranked the #1 Pro in Nashville and Tennessee. He coached Brentwood High School to two State Championships and is a certified USTA High Performance Coach serving on Southern Cup, Zonal, and National Team events.

andyveal@brentwoodswimandtennis.com

Rates: $100/hr private lesson | $150 90 min. group lesson

Blain has 35 plus years of tennis teaching experience. Former 22 year employee of the Metro Board of Parks/Centennial Tennis Center. 13 years as Director of Tennis Operations. Currently holds two certification pathways: 10 & under and adult development with the PTR and a P1 certification with the USPTA. Blain was named the state’s Professional Tennis Registry member of the year for 2014. He served on the Board of Tennis Nashville and 10 & Under Junior Competition Committee for the state. Former state Endorser for the Tennessee Junior Competition Committee. Prior coach for 12 & Under Zonals, local Area Training Centers and 10 & Under High Performance Camps. Director and host of numerous Professional, National, Sectional and Local Tournaments. Blain is an accomplished adult tournament and league player who loves this great game of Tennis and the players, families and friends it added to his life.

Blain.smith63@gmail.com

Rates: $80hr /private lesson | $150 90min group lesson

Born and raised in Nice, France, Anaïs started playing tennis at the age of 4. She trained at the ISP Academy and received a full scholarship to play for Long Beach State where she played the #1 spot in singles and doubles, establishing new program records for most career wins and most wins in a season. Her senior year, she was named Big West Scholar-Athlete of the Year and reached a ITA National Ranking of 101. In 2012, she was named assistant coach for LBSU where she coached for 6 years, leading the team to their highest ranking of #30 in the country. While coaching at LBSU she earned her master in Sport Psychology with an emphasis in Coaching and Student Athlete Development. Her research focused on improving mental toughness in Division I collegiate athletes and on the impact of body-language on performance. Since 2018, Anaïs has coached at the iTennis Performance Center in LA where she worked with juniors ranked top 10 in California and top 50 in the country. Anais is a USPTA Accredited Professional Coach, Elite Certified and member of the Women’s Tennis Coaching Association.

Anais.dallara@gmail.com

Rates: $80/hr private lesson | $150hr 90min. group lesson

Kadhim joined the staff in February 2013 and is a tremendous addition to the coaching staff. He played Davis Cup for Iraq and was a National Champion from 1987 – 1993 playing on the future and satellite pro tours. He moved into coaching and has been the Head Coach for the Jordan National Team and coach for the Qatar National Team. He is ITF certified with many specialty areas including mental toughness training, and a certified USTA High Performance Coach. Kadhim also holds PTR Professional Status specializing in 10 and under development, 11-17 junior player development, and Adult development. Kadhim works predominately with our younger performance players and is available to all levels and age of players.

kadhim_tennis68@hotmail.com

Rates: $80/hour private lesson /$150 for 90min. clinic

Originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Jake grew up playing tennis from the age of 8. In high school, Jake was ranked top 5 in Minnesota and won the Minnesota State Team Championship, playing #1 singles for his team. In college, Jake was a Division 3 All-American with a high of #11 in the country for Hamline University in St. Paul, MN. Jake transferred to the University of New Mexico, winning a Mountain West Conference Championship in 2021 and playing in the 2021 NCAA Tennis Championships. After graduating, Jake worked as an Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach for Lipscomb University and Tennessee State University. Jake has extensive knowledge in a variety of levels of tennis, working with beginners on crafting basic techniques all the way up to working with professional tennis players. Jake’s passion for the game comes out every time he steps out on the court, and he also loves to help others find that passion.

trondsonjohnny@gmail.com

Rates: $70/hour for privates | $130 90 minutes group lesson

Jake is originally from St Albans, England. He started playing tennis at the age of 4. He was Hertfordshire County champion in both singles and doubles as a junior and was part of the Hertfordshire teams that won the UK National’s at U18 and Men’s events. Jake was consistently ranked in the top 20 in the UK as a junior, and he won over 30 junior National and Regional tournaments. He completed the AASE (advanced apprenticeship in sporting excellence) from 2016-2018 and was voted player of the camp in Barcelona, Spain. Jake has been a hitting partner for several top 50 ATP tennis players. He has played in both Futures and ITF events before earning a scholarship to Lipscomb University where he played Div 1 tennis for 5 years. Jake graduated in 2023 with a BSc in Psychology and a MA in Conflict Management. Jake has coached all ages and levels in the UK and US.

Jakepenny16@gmail.com

Rates: $70/hr private lesson | $130 90min. group lesson