City Park Tennis CenterTennis Venue in New Orleans, LA

Coach Mike is a Pittsburgh native spending the majority of his teaching career in Charleston, SC. A former top-50 nationally ranked Division I player, Michael has dedicated his life to the sport—both as a competitor and coach. His coaching journey began at the USTA national training center (JTCC) in College Park Maryland, where he worked alongside elite players like Frances Tiafoe and Dennis Kudla, and learned from renowned coaches including Frank Salazar and Chuck Kriese. Whether working with beginners or fine-tuning advanced players, Mike brings energy, strategic insight, and a passion for helping each player reach their full potential. Mike is an Elite PTR certified tennis professional and has a Universal Tennis Rating (UTR) of 12.0. From coaching in the pinnacle - WTA & ATP Tour Players (Hailey Baptiste, Shelby Rogers, Alison Riske / Frances Tiafoe, Reilly Opelka, Denis Kudla) - to organizing after school elementary teams; Coach has a deep understanding of all aspects that is tennis. Regardless of where a student lies within the spectrum, Mike thrives getting people to fall in love with the sport that defined his life.

"“Mike has been an incredible coach for my teenage daughter. She’s grown so much as a player, but what I really appreciate is how he’s helped her develop confidence and mental toughness. We’re grateful for everything he’s done!”