Sylvano Tennis Academy

About the Academy

Sylvano Simone

In 1997 Sylvano Simone began teaching tennis professionally. His method of coaching proved incomparable in its results, and thus Sylvano Tennis Academy was founded. Each year, Sylvano Tennis Academy has sent countless junior players to national tournaments, college tennis, and the best universities in the nation.

By combining classical tennis form and philosophy with innovative training techniques, the academy is able to achieve the highest level of tennis education. No aspect of the game is untouched. Mental, physical, and strategic training are all included in the curriculum. Sylvano Tennis Academy coaches also believe in forming a close bond with their students in order to support the growth of a great tennis player and an outstanding young adult.

Our Coaches

Francois Vandermerwe

-Coached junior tennis players from over 14 countries
-Assisted Nick Bollietieri. Hitting partner for Maria Sharapova, Tommy Haas and Serena Williams.

Henry Nguyen

-7 years coaching experience.
-One year assistant manager at STA.
-Two years as tennis professional at STA

Denny Fafek

-Full academics scholarship to Fresno State.
-Ranked #2 Northern California Men's Open Year end ranking at age 16.

Joe Nguyen

- 7 years coaching experience. Coaching High School teams,juniors and adults.
-USPTA certified coach.

Jason Ortiz

-Physical fitness coach. -Certified Personal
Trainner for 14 years through National Academy of Sports
Medicine.

Xing Tang

-Ranked # 2 National 11-18
-Top 5 national ranking (VN)
-Mini-Tennis coach in Australia (2001)
-8 Years experience as a tennis coach

Bijan Hejazi

-Ranked as high as 12 nationally in juniors
-As high as 89 NCAA
-Berkeley graduate in economics