The center

A smaller tennis center with a sharper point of view.

Paras Tennis Center is a focused coaching environment for junior players who want more than a bucket of balls. We connect technical work to real match situations, then give players the structure to own their progress.

Meet the coaches
Junior tennis players listening to a coach on court
Focused coaching. Clear progress.

Meet the coaches

Two coaches. One shared standard.

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Head coach

Paras

Former ATP-ranked professional player (#800) and elite college athlete bringing international playing experience to every court. Paras trained under renowned coach Alexander Waske at the Waske Tennis Academy in Germany, mastering high-performance systems, mental toughness, and tactical discipline.

ATP-level tactics · High-performance development

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Coach

TJ

TJ Tejas is a seasoned tennis instructor with more than 10 years of teaching experience and an International and Division 1 playing background spanning more than a decade. His coaching makes learning tennis and finding improvement feel clear and achievable for students of every age and level. TJ shares practical tips and valuable guidance that help players strengthen their skills while building a lasting passion for the game. Having trained under Goran Ivanišević, Novak Djokovic’s coach, he brings high-level insight to players looking to take their serve and forehand to the next level.

10+ years coaching · International & Division 1 experience · Serve & forehand development

Paras recognized for his tennis coaching achievements

Career highlights

Experience built at the highest levels.

ATP Singles Peak Rank

#800

ITA National Champion

Singles · Georgia Gwinnett College

ITA National Runner-Up

Doubles · Georgia Gwinnett College

International Training

Alexander Waske Tennis Academy · Offenbach, Germany

Coaching philosophy

A high-performance standard, made practical.

European high-performance training

German training methodology focused on movement, footwork efficiency, and structural stroke mechanics.

Match play & tactical discipline

ATP-level tactical awareness that helps players build game plans, construct points, and execute under pressure.

Collegiate & pro pathway guidance

Mentoring junior and aspiring collegiate athletes through competitive development, mental preparation, and high-performance standards.

Player development

A plan players can carry into every match.

01

Clarity before complexity

We use simple language, clear targets, and repeatable routines so players understand what to do before the ball arrives.

02

Practice that transfers

Every session includes purposeful movement, live-ball decisions, and feedback that players can use in their next point.

03

Confidence under pressure

We help juniors build the reset habits, match awareness, and self-belief that make competition more enjoyable.

Sunlit outdoor tennis court at Santa Clara Marina Playa
Santa Clara Marina Playa

Our home court

Santa Clara Marina Playa

Our home court is an open-air setting where players can train with intent, learn to adapt, and enjoy the rhythm of a real tennis community.

  • Outdoor court environment
  • Easy access for families
  • Training built around court time
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