MEET
THE
TEAM
After playing on professional WTA Tour for 16 years, Yuliya has made a transtion to work in sports management field with a goal of helping players and their families on their pathway in tennis. In 2020 together with Terhemba Makurdi she has joined the ONE Tennis Academy project using her knowledge and experience to create a unique, high-performance oriented and home-like academy in the heart of Boca Raton, FL.
YULIA BEYGELZIMER
ACADEMY DIRECTOR
Known for his positive energy, professionalism and work ethic, Terhemba brings a wealth of knowledge and special personal touch to our program, making it different from all the other tennis schools. He has 25 years of coaching experience at all levels from juniors to Grand Slam champions, having worked with such players as Madison Keys, Jennifer Brady, Naomi Osaka, Anna Tatishvili, Dustin Brown, Whitney Osuigwe, Lulu Sun, Victor Lilov and many others.
TERHEMBA MAKURDI
DIRECTOR OF HIGH PERFORMANCE
One of the most known and respected coaches on the professional tour, Johnny Brown (coach JB) has been a mentor for junior and pro players around the world for over 35 years as he continues to work with Top 200 ATP and WTA players. His deep understanding of the technical and strategic sides of the game go hand in hand with life values and lessons that he teaches our students along the way.
JOHNIE BROWN
HEAD COACH
Marcus Barbosa was one of the top Brazilian players, reaching Top 10 ITF Juniors ranking and Top 600 ATP. He became a mentor for many top juniors and professional players from Brazil and other countries. In 2008 he went to the Olympic Games as a part of the Brazilian National team. Known for his personal approach and attention to details Marcus continues to play important role for many of his students. He is currently representing ONE Academy on Brazilian market and acts as the consultant on and off the court.
MARCUS BARBOSA
“Bocão”
HIGH PERFORMANCE COACH AND REPRESENTATIVE
Former Top 400 ATP player, Vadim Davletshin has been coaching players of different ages for the past 16 years. He worked with several junior players, transitioning them to the professional circuit, was in the coaching team of the leading pro players from Russia and has developed the methodology of working with young kids, teaching them fundamentals of footwork and technic from the early age. Back in Russia he has opened and developed the kids tennis school.
VADIM DAVLETSHIN
HIGH PERFORMANCE COACH
Alberto Bernal has joined ONE Team in 2022 and has been a great addition to our coaching roster. He brings Spanish approach to training, focusing on consistency and footwork. In 2018-2020 Alberto has worked with Jerry Shang (CHN), who is considered to be one of the upcoming players in the professional Tour, helping the youngster to move to top positions in Junior ranking. Alberto is also one of our traveling coaches.
ALBERTO BERNAL
HIGH PERFORMANCE COACH
With over 20 years in international tennis, Tatiana is a former WTA top 150 player and a certified coach (USPTA Level 2, ITF Level 3). As a member of the Ukrainian National Team and founder of a kids’ tennis school in Ukraine, she’s dedicated to developing both junior and professional players worldwide.
TATIANA KOVALCHUK
HIGH PERFORMANCE COACH
Alex Navrotchi is coming from the family with long tennis traditions. He has the diploma of Master of Business Administration in Sports Management, Master of Science in Sport Psychology and Bachelor in Health Science in Philosophy. He is fluent in seven languages, played college tennis and has a special approach to work using live ball situations, challenges and strategies.
ALEX NAVROTCHI
HIGH PERFORMANCE COACH
With over 15 years of experience coaching junior and pro players, [Name] is a USPTA Elite Coach and WTA-registered professional. A former WTA top 150 player and bronze medalist at the 2001 Mediterranean Games, she has represented the Italian National Team and is the founder of a prominent tennis academy in Italy, where she continues to inspire and develop players at all levels.
VALENTINA SASSI
HIGH PERFORMANCE COACH
Raegan McGee is from Kansas City, Missouri. Tennis has always been her passion. She loves working with kids and thanks to her positive and creative personality brings joy and fun while teaching them fundamentals of tennis. Besides being a tennis coach, Raegan is also studying psychology. She loves animals and traveling and hopes to have her own sportswear company in the future.
RAEGAN McGEE
DEVELOPMENTAL COACH
Max Navrotchi, has a strong family tennis background, played collegiate tennis at Keiser University and Tiffin University. Holding a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and Sports Marketing, he blends his competitive experience with strong management skills.
Certified as a PPR and PTR Level 1 coach, Max specializes in working with developmental and colored ball groups, focusing on building fundamentals and fostering long-term growth in the game.
MAX NAVROTCHI
DEVELOPMENTAL COACH
Ben Barrick has many years of experience working with elite athletes in tennis, football, basketball and other sports. In addition to Sports Conditioning diploma and Master E.S.P.R.R.O certification, he has Certification in Performance Nutrition. His approach to training focuses on sport-specific conditioning and injury-prevention aspects. At ONE Tennis Ben leads sports performance and recovery components of the program and brings the team of qualified coaches to work with them on daily basis.
BEN BARRICK — ESP
EXCEL SPORTS PERFORMANCE – FITNESS
Silvia Puccio is certified through the E.S.P.R.R.O Master Certification as a Performance Enhancement Specialist, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and Performance Trainer. In her 13 years of Performance training she has assisted in the Performance Development of many ATP/WTA, Collegiate and Junior players. She integrates her passion and knowledge of Performance Training and Sports Nutrition in assisting athletes to achieve their full potential, while magnifying Sports Performance and Preventing Injury.
SILVIA PUCCIO — ESP
EXCEL SPORTS PERFORMANCE – FITNESS
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DISCOVER
OUR TENNIS
PROGRAMS
From full-time program to private lessons
and college training, you will find the perfect
program that best meets your ambitions
and expectations.
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