SPORTIME LAKE ISLE, JMTA WESTCHESTER

Carlos, originally from Maracay, Venezuela, reached a top-6 national ranking in Venezuela as a junior in Boys 18s. He went on to play at Campbell University, where he majored in Sports Management and Business. After college, Carlos played on the pro tour before transitioning into coaching. Carlos has coached and trained junior and adult players, form beginners to nationally ranked players. He joined SPORTIME/JMTA in 2009 and currently SPORTIME’s Regional General Manager for Westchester.

Alberto, who hails from Zaragoza, Spain, grew up competing with players the likes of Nadal, Almagro and Verdasco. He held a top-8 ranking in Spain from the age of 10, and represented his country in 1998 Junior Davis Cup competition alongside compatriots Nadal and Almagro. Alberto was a top recruit to Auburn University at Montgomery, where he was the NAIA Rookie of the Year in 2006, and the NAIA Ward-Ballinger Outstanding Player of the Year in both 2008 and 2010. Alberto won National Championships at AUM in 2008 and 2010, finishing his NCAA career ranked number 1 in the nation in singles and doubles. Alberto graduated from AUM, with honors, in 2013, having earned a BA in Management and an MBA in International Business. Alberto was the Assistant Director of Tennis at the Greenwich Country prior to joining the Sportime/JMTA team in 2013. He was promoted to Director of Tennis for Sportime Lake Isle and Director of JMTA Westchester in July 2019.

Josep, a native of Spain, played 4 years for Campbell University on a tennis scholarship after which he served as graduate assistant head coach for the Men’s and Women’s team. He works with player of all ages and levels including, most recently, with WTA Tour, world No. 11, Carla Suarez Navarro. He joined Sportime in 2013, worked for a year, left to complete his MBA, and rejoined SPORTIME/JMTA in May 2016.

Mario, a native of New York, has been a traveling coach for players competing on the ITF Junior Circuit, as well as coaching pros and amateurs at the Futures and US Nationals levels. He has also coached All-American collegiate players and touring pros at both the US Open and Wimbledon. He has held national rankings in both Men's 30s and 35s. Mario has over 20 years of teaching and coaching experience and joined SPORTIME/JMTA in 2011.

Marcio, originally from Taubate – Sao Paulo, Brazil, graduated in a Master’s degree in Sport Management from Manhattanville College where he also worked as assistant Men’s Soccer Coach. Marcio was recognized for his performance both on and off the field when he received the President’s Honor Roll by Heartland Conference (NCAA Division II – Athletic & Academic Excellence) in 2012-2013. He is a U10 certified coach and currently pursuing a second Master’s degree in International Management. He joined Sportime/JMTA in 2016.

Nelson, a native of Ecuador, was a top-20 ranked junior player in his home country while training at the Andres Gomez Academy. He moved to the United States in 2004 to play for Union College in Kentucky, where he won two conference championships and the Most Improved Player of the Year Award. He graduated with a degree in business/marketing and management and made the Dean’s List in 2007-08. Nelson joined SPORTIME/JMTA in 2012 and has over 10 years of teaching and coaching experience.

Pete, originally from Southampton, England, graduated from Embry-Riddles University where he graduated with Aviation Business degree. Pete was top 12 ranked nationally in England as a junior. He joined SPORTIME/JMTA Randalls Island in September 2012 for 1 year before going on to work as a sparring partner for Coco Vandeweghe, former top 10 WTA. He rejoined SPORTIME Harbor Island in September 2016 where he worked for 3 years before coming to SPORTIME/JMTA Lake Isle in July 2019.

Pablo, originally from Bolivia, was ranked top 5 in his country under 14, 16, and 18. Pablo played at Campbellsville University where he held number 2 singles and number 1 doubles and received his degree in business administration with a marketing emphasis. He was selected as first team All-Conference during every one of the four years of college, and was also named All-American second team. He reached a ranking of #3 in the nation in doubles and number 1 doubles and number 8 singles in the Southeast Region in the ITA (Intercollegiate Tennis Association). Pablo was a member of the NCCAA national championship team at Campbellsville University before coming to SPORTIME Lake Isle in September, 2012. In June of 2016, Pablo left SPORTIME/JMTA to work at West Rock and Ardsley Country Club before rejoining SPORTIME/JMTA in September 2019.

Alima hails from Ghana, West Africa, where she became a member of the national team at the age of 7. During her junior career, she received a scholarship from the ITF Team to participate in tournaments across Africa and Europe. Her she achieved an ITF junior world ranking of No. 65 in the world, and she was a member of Ghana’s Federation Cup team between the ages 17-19. Alima also received Ghana’s athlete of the year award 5 times! She attended the City College of New York and received a B.A in Fitness & Nutrition. Alima joined SPORTIME/JMTA in 2009.

Javi, originally from Spain, attended the Manuel Orantes tennis academy in Barcelona, Spain, where he trained with Wawrinka and won the national championship at age 14. He moved to the United States in 2005 to play for Auburn University, where he earned his B.A in Business Management. At AUM Javi was ranked as high as #3 in the nation singles and #1 in doubles, and his team won the NAIA national championship in 2008. While completing his MBA at AUM, he was Assistant Coach of the AUM Women's team, coaching them to a National Championship and being honored as Regional Assistant Coach of the Year. Javi joined SPORTIME/JMTA in 2013.

Alex is a native of Chappaqua, NY and a graduate of Drew University. He is USPTA Certified Professional and enjoys teaching players of all levels. Alex joined SPORTIME/JMTA in 2017.

Kristel, originally from Stockholm, Sweden, graduated from Concordia College where she played singles and doubles on the tennis team. She graduated with a degree in Business Administration and International Business. Kristel worked at the New York Athletic Club for the last 2 summers as the assistant head pro. Kristel joined SPORTIME/JMTA in September 2019.

Asa hails from New Jersey, played on the tennis team for Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC for 3 years before transferring to Manhattan College where he is getting his degree in Exercise Science. He was the Rutgers University Assistant Tennis coach from January 2017 until June 2019. Asa joined SPORTIME/JMTA in August 2019.

Louis, comes from Nice, France, played 4 years for Campbell University on a tennis scholarship. During his time at Campbell, Louis participated in the program’s first ever NCAA National championship after winning the Big South Conference Tournament in 2018. In the summer of 2019, Louis worked at the ATP 250 Atlanta Open, and was the hitting partner for Alexander Bublik (ATP, world #48). He came back to Campbell University in the Fall of 2019 to complete his MBA and volunteered as an Assistant Coach for the Men’s tennis team. He joined Sportime JMTA in January 2020 and is looking forward to seeing you on the court!