Laguna Beach Tennis Academy courts at sunset with palm trees

Official City of Laguna Beach Tennis Partner

Your Tennis Journey
Starts in Laguna Beach.

Professional coaching. Individual attention. Proven development.
ATP/WTA expertise. 20+ D1 placements.

Our Approach

How We Develop Players

Three principles guide every session. They apply whether you're learning your first forehand or preparing for Division I tennis.

Technical Foundations

Clean mechanics. Efficient movement. Repeatable strokes under pressure. We build the technical framework that holds up in competition—from your first lesson through national tournaments.

Athletic Development

Footwork. Agility. Strength. Endurance. Tennis-specific fitness integrated into every session. Our Fit4Tennis programming follows the same protocols used by ATP and WTA professionals.

Competitive Mindset

Shot selection. Emotional regulation. Match strategy. Pattern recognition. The mental game separates good players from great ones. We teach you how to think on court.

200+

Students Enrolled

20+

College Placements

Laguna Beach Facilities

6:1

Maximum Student Ratio

Programs

Junior Development

Three pathways for junior players. From foundational skills to competitive excellence.

Ages 5–10

Junior Champions

Fundamental technique and rally skills. Movement patterns. Hand-eye coordination. Game-based learning that keeps young players engaged and progressing.

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Ages 8–18

Youth Development

Technical refinement. Court awareness. Tactical understanding. Match play integration. The core pathway for juniors committed to consistent improvement. Most popular program.

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Ages 12+ (Selective)

High Performance

Tournament preparation. Integrated conditioning. Mental training. College recruitment support. For athletes targeting competitive junior tennis and collegiate placement.

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Adult Programs

Start at Any Age,
Any Level

Whether you're learning tennis for the first time or played competitively years ago, we meet you where you are.

Train at the same facilities with the same ATP/WTA coaching expertise we bring to junior development. Adult programs emphasize technique, fitness, and match play—adapted to your schedule and goals.

Beginner 12-Week Program

Foundation skills, court confidence, and rally development. Small groups, patient instruction, zero judgment.

Cardio Tennis & Live Ball

High-energy fitness training with continuous movement and shot repetition. Burns calories, builds stamina, improves consistency.

Private Lessons & Clinics

One-on-one instruction or small group sessions. Custom focus areas from serve mechanics to competitive strategy.

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Adult tennis players training at Laguna Beach Tennis Academy

Your Development Team

Our Team

Each coach brings unique expertise from professional tours to collegiate success. Your development is guided by proven experience.

Andrew Mateljan

Director

ATP/WTA Tour Coach

Kevin Jackson

Head Coach

College Recruitment

Michelle Bevins

Youth Director

Ages 3-12

Savriyan Danilov

High Performance

ATP Pro #556

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Our Methodology

How Training Works

A structured approach built on three integrated components. Each element reinforces the others, creating complete player development.

Technical & Tactical Development

ON-COURT TRAINING

Stroke mechanics, movement patterns, and tactical understanding developed through progressive skill work. Every session builds from fundamentals to match-realistic scenarios.

Session Structure:

–Warm-up and movement prep
–Technical focus work
–Pattern-based drills
–Live point play
–Cool-down and review

Fit4Tennis Integration

ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT

Speed, agility, strength, and conditioning work designed specifically for tennis demands. Programs scale from youth fundamentals to high-performance requirements.

Key Components:

–Court-specific footwork patterns
–Rotational power development
–Mobility and flexibility work
–Tennis-specific conditioning
–Recovery protocols

Match Readiness & Mental Skills

COMPETITIVE PREPARATION

Tactical decision-making, emotional regulation, and competitive routines. Match play is integrated into training, not treated as separate from skill development.

Development Areas:

–Shot selection under pressure
–Emotional regulation during competition
–Match strategy and adaptation
–Pre-match routines
–Post-match analysis

In Their Words

Member Stories

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Andrew Mateljan coaching ATP professional Karue Sell

ATP Ranking

#258

Real Results

#858 to #258 in Twelve Months

Karue Sell was talented but inconsistent. We worked on movement efficiency and match mindset. Twelve months later, he'd climbed 600 ATP ranking spots.

The breakthrough wasn't technical. It was mental. The same approach works whether you're eight years old or on tour.

MEET ANDREW

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