From Russia With a Killer Forehand
I grew up in Russia, in the Siberian city of Novosibirsk. My dad coached me all the way from the age of 8 when i started to the age of 18 when i left to train at the academy in Italy. I played junior and professional tournaments in Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Germany, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Czech Republic, Austria, and the United States. I also was fortunate enough to train at tennis academies in Russia, Italy, and the US at the world-famous IMG Tennis academy (formerly Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy). I bring a unique mix of the highest level of tennis coaching and tennis playing experience to the table, and i'm confident that i can meet every need a player might have.
Playing Bio
#1 singles player, University Of Minnesota Men's Varsity Team (2003,2004)
Most Valuable Player Award, University of Minnesota (2003)
Jerry Noyce Most Improved Player Award, University of Minnesota (2001)
Lois Ratner Award - Outstanding Contibution to Gopher Tennis (2004)
Len Bailer Award (2002)
Top 50 ITA Division 1 player (2004)
2-time All-Big Ten Team selection (2003, 2004)
University of Minnesota tennis scholarship recipient (2001-2005)
3-time Scholar-Athlete award recipient (2002-2004)
2-time Semi-finalist and one time finalist in professional tournaments in Italy (1999)
Midwest Regional Men's Open Champion (2005)
#1 ranked player USTA northern section (2001-2005)
ETA, ITA, USTA, ITF and ATP ranked player
Teaching Experience
Private coach for actor Josh Hartnett
Program Director, Twin Cities Tennis Camps, Minneapolis, MN
Private Coach, Wayzata Country Club, Wayzata, MN
Volunteer Assistant Coach, The University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Coach, Brooklyn Center High School, Brooklyn Center, MN
Traveling Tennis Pro, Sans Souci 4 Diamond Couples Resort, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Private Coach, Weddington Golf and Tennis Club, Studio City, CA
Private Coach, Mountain View Park, Burbank, CA
Staff Pro, Palm Desert Tennis Camps, Palm Desert, CA
Co-Founder/Head Coach, MTA Tennis Academy, Baseline Tennis Center, Minneapolis, MN
Private Coach, John Burroughs High School, Burbank, CA
USPTA certified professional
USTA Northern Section Coach of the Year Award, 2006
Staff Junior Program Pro, Interlachen Country Club, Edina, MN
Junior Program Director, Golden Valley Country Club, Golden Valley, MN
Staff Pro, Northwest Athletic Club, St.Lois Park, MN
Assistant Coach, St.Paul Academy, St.Paul, MN
Assistant Coach, Maple Grove High School, Maple Grove, MN
Camp Coach, Buena Vista Tennis Camp, Buena Vista, AR
Staff Pro, The Paseo Tennis Club, Valencia, CA
Private Coach, The Los Angeles Tennis Club, Los Angeles, CA
Private coach, Matchball Tennis Academy, Bra, Italy
Private coach, Valencia High School, Valencia, CA
Founder and owner, Rock’N Roll Tennis Camps
