Evert Tennis Academy is a tennis training center for developing collegiate and professional tennis players in Boca Raton, Florida.[1] The academy was founded by professional tennis player Chris Evert and her brother John Evert. It opened in 1996.[2]

Evert Tennis Academy
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10334 Diego Dr S
Boca Raton, Florida 33428

United States
Coordinates26°21′53″N 80°12′36″W / 26.36477°N 80.20988°W / 26.36477; -80.20988
Information
Established1996
Websitewww.evertacademy.com

The center offers part-time training options and academic and housing options for students who are enrolled full-time. Full-time students have the option to take online school or go to Boca Prep International School, which is located across the street from the academy.[3]

History

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Evert Tennis Academy started a collaboration with Tennis World USA. The partnership began in February 2015.[4] During March of 2015, Evert Tennis Academy students competed in nine United States Tennis Association Florida Level 6 tournament finals.[5]

Boca West Country Club renewed their partnership with Evert Tennis Academy in late 2019.[6]

In February 2020, Evert Tennis Academy partnered with Grandview Preparatory School to provide high schools students and full-time training athletes with a custom education program with personalized teaching methods.[7]

People

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Coaches

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Source:[8]

  • John Evert
  • Chris Evert
  • Alton Borges
  • Reginaldo Moralejo
  • Ernesto Eichelbaum
  • Francesco Michelotti
  • Adrian Arroyave
  • Joel "JoJo" Nicholson
  • Lorenzo Beltrame
  • Jacob Hernandez
  • Mo Hookaylo
  • Juan Camilo Ramirez
  • Diego Aviles
  • Alexandro Martinez
  • Dubravko Petrovich
  • Carlos Claverie
  • Sofiko Kadzhaya
  • Uriel Oquendo
  • Nicolás Osorio

Alumni

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Frye, Andy (2 July 2018). "Wimbledon 2018: Interview With Tennis Legend Chris Evert". Forbes. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
  2. ^ Ilic, Jovica (9 October 2018). "October 9, 1989: Chris Evert ends illustrious career at the age of 34". Tennis World. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
  3. ^ Cox, Roger. "Evert Tennis Academy". Tennis Resorts Online. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
  4. ^ Pasquariello, Ivan (18 February 2015). "USTA Florida Section Tournaments and the Evert Tennis Academy!". Tennis World Foundation. Retrieved 30 March 2020.
  5. ^ Pasquariello, Ivan (26 March 2015). "ETA Students Shine for Evert Tennis Academy!". Tennis World Foundation. Retrieved 30 March 2020.
  6. ^ Curreri, Gary (10 October 2019). "Boca West Country Club renews Evert Tennis Academy partnership". SunSentinel. Retrieved 30 March 2020.
  7. ^ Olson-Rogers, Michelle (12 February 2020). "Evert Tennis Academy Partners with Grandview Prep". Boca Mag. Retrieved 30 March 2020.
  8. ^ "Evert Tennis Academy Coaches".
  9. ^ "WTA Tour Insights: Getting to Know... Anastasia Pivovarova - Thanks to WTA Tour". 24 July 2010.
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