Elevate Your Tennis Game

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Elevate Your Tennis Game at Tier1-IBG

Located in Los Cab Sports Village, Fountain Valley, CA, Tier1-IBG is a high-performance tennis academy dedicated to helping players of all levels reach their full potential. With expert coaching and state-of-the-art facilities, we are committed to taking your game to the next level.

Elite Coaching Team and Prime Star Players

Alex Michelson in ATP 43(left)    Learner Tien ITF Final Ranking #4 in the World in 2023 (right)

Alex Michelson in ATP 43(left) Learner Tien ITF Final Ranking #4 in the World in 2023 (right)

Practice at U.S Open Central Court

Practice at U.S Open Central Court

Alex and Learner preparing for Grand Slam matches with coaches Jay and Eric. 

Our College Players

Our College Players

Students who went to College 

Isabella Chiv -Princeton

Maren Urata -Princeton

Alan Yim -Harvard

James Macdonald -Harvard

Maxi Duncan -Harvard

Nischal Spurling -UPenn

Maya Urata -UPenn

Justin Chung -UPenn

Parashar Bharadwaj -UPenn

Spence Furman -Duke University and Baylor University

Anne Yang -Brown

Phoebe Peus -Brown

Gabriella Soliman -Brown

Thomas Yu -Johns Hopkins

James Yu -Johns Hopkins 

Jessica Liang -Johns Hopkins

Vincent Yang -Northwestern 

Jason Lui -Columbia 

Michelle Wang -Cornell

Jack Suh -Cal Berkeley 

Katja Wiersholm -Cal Berkeley

Cameron Klinger -Vanderbilt

Dylan Charlap -Vanderbilt

Charlie Suh -Georgetown 

Henrik Wiersholm -University of Virginia

Vivian Glozman -University of Virginia 

Amber. -University of Washington Saint Louis 

Mitchell Thorp -UC Davis

Mika Ikemori -UC Davis

Ivan Savkin -UC Davis

Jake Devine -USC

Eryn Cayetano -USC

Learner Tien -USC

Toshiki Matsuya -University of Illinois

Grace Egger -George Washington University

Lana Robins -George Washington University

Mitch Stewart -University of Washington 

Emmett Egger -University of Washington 

Brandon Wong -University of Washington

Zehra Suko -University of Washington 

Calvin Wang -University of Texas Austin

Riley McGuaid -Texas A&M

Anna Harmon -UNC

Nick Mangiapane -UNC

Joel Dunlap -UNC Charlotte

Nikita Larichev -West Point

Jack Hanna -West Point

Philip Deaton -Airforce

AJ Moore -AirForce

Soham Purohit -Purdue

Andrew Redding -University of Indiana

Claudia Wicktorin -NC state

Sarah Jiang -NC state

Conrad Brown -UCSB

Ty Gentry -University of Oregon

Paiton Wagner -University of Oregon

Michael Schaeffer -University of Oregon

Mia Ljbus -University of Oregon

Jeremy Kalmus -Seattle University 

Michelle Lui -Seattle University 

Mike Schoettler -Seattle University 

Colton Weeldreyer -Seattle University 

Lamija Avdic -Seattle University 

Maggy Lehmicke -University of Nebraska 

Jamie Thorpe -Loyola Marymount

Jacqueline Cako -Arizona St University 

Colton Smith -University of Arizona

Brock Anderson -LSU

Taylor Johnson -SMU

Johnny Zissette -SMU

Mia King -TCU

Sebastian Gorzny -TCU

Jason Edward’s -Haverford college

Crystal Xu -Colby College

Paul Dandler -Colby College

Sasha Cayward -Williams College

Hunter Egger -Gonzaga University

Theo McDonald -Gonzaga University

Connor Garnett -Santa Clara

Nenna Nadozie -Sacramento State

Freddy Walsh -Boise St 

Meagan Lalone -Boise State

Michael Seversen -Boise state

Jett Middleton -Boise state

Macky Bowman -Toledo

Drew Hayduke -North Dakota State

Andrew Mendelsen -Bowdoin College

Zack Maline -Creighton University

Thaise Minet -Lipscomb University

Former U.S. National Team Player and Coach No.6 in the World

Our Senior Coach Consultant 

Former U.S. National Team Player and Coach, No.6 in the World 

Tier 1 -IBG Tennis Academy has a proven track record for developing high performance tennis players nationally and internationally at the junior, collegiate , and professional levels. 

We have produced:

Ten (10) Number-1 ranked players in the U.S.,

One (1) Number-1 ranked internationally,

with additional Five (5) juniors ranked in the Top 10, Top 70 ATP (3rd round Australian open), Finalist ATP 250, ATP Masters 1000’s victories,

Multiple Challenger and Future Professional Winners., 

Junior U.S. Open and Australian Open Finalist Singles,

Australian Open doubles winner,

Finalist Australian Open Doubles, 

Wimbledon Doubles Winner, 

Kalamazoo 18’s multiple winners, 

Kalamazoo 16’s winner, 

5 Easter Bowl Winners through different age groups.

14’s, 16’s and 18’s Aegon Junior Champs Winner, England, Les Petit As Winner-France

Over 15 ITF Junior titles
Over 60 gold balls
Over 130 Collegiate Athletes.

Our mission is to provide a pathway to NCAA Division 1 and professional tennis, developing each player to their full potential.

We bring together high caliber coaches, committed athletes and an environment that is competitive to maximize the development of gritty athletes. 

2010 USTA High Performance Development Coach of the Year 

2010 USTA High Performance Development Coach of the Year

Full Time Program 

National/ITF/professional full time programme 

Option 1

Monday - Friday

9:00am-12:00 noon & 1:00-3:00pm.
$3000 -$5000 per month (depending on player's skills and Levels )

Option 2

Monday - Friday
Part-time Program 1:00-3:00pm
$1500 -$3000 per month (depending on player's skills and Levels)

All offers quoted herein are for local student players only.  Please contact us for the current offers for international athletes.


This high intensity training program is created for players who have already experienced some success in tournament play, and are striving to take that next step towards high level national and international competition.
Players in this group will be aided in the development of their own personal weapons, as well as identifying and improving their weaknesses. 
Players will become gritty competitors and learn to adapt to D1 college and professional environments.

Participants must try out to be accepted into this program. For the players who are very passionate about the game and study hard, but whose level is not up to the mark yet, athletic evaluation can be arranged.  If they pass the assessment, their individual training plan will be designed, and they can participate in the training session from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm.  (A private coach will be arranged to guide the whole process, and the price will be much higher than the offers quoted above.)

 

Developmental Afterschool Program
Monday-Friday 4:00-6:00pm $1200-$2500 per month (depending on player's skills and Levels)

The Developmental program is for dedicated competitors with a strong desire to take their tennis to the next level. 
Focuses on movement, balance, point play, fitness, tactics and strategy, mental and emotional strength on a daily basis. 

Selected players may also be invited to participate in Full time program Monday & Friday afternoon sessions from 1:00-3:00 pm.

This program is a feeder program into the Full Time Academy.

About Our Coaching Team 

Introducing our High Performance Tennis Coaching Team, a dedicated group of elite professionals committed to developing the full potential of every athlete. Our team brings a diverse range of experiences from the highest levels of the sport, including former ATP and WTA players, renowned fitness experts, and tactical strategists. Each coach is selected for their expertise in specific areas of tennis, ensuring a comprehensive approach to training, mental toughness, and strategic play. We focus on personalized coaching, tailored to fit the unique strengths and needs of each player, aiming to optimize performance both on and off the court. Our goal is not only to improve skills and techniques but also to instill a lifelong passion for the game, cultivating resilience, discipline, and sportsmanship. Join us to elevate your game to championship levels under the guidance of our top-tier coaching team.
Welcome to Tier1-IBG, a high-performance Tennis academy located in the United States. Our mission is to provide top-notch training and coaching to aspiring tennis players of all levels.

With a team of experienced coaches and state-of-the-art facilities, we are dedicated to helping our students reach their full potential and achieve success both on and off the court. Join us and take your game to the next level!

Train with Tier1-IBG

Elevate your tennis skills at our high performance academy in Fountain Valley.