MEET OUR COACHES

Vlad anghel​

Vlad was a top ranked tennis player in Romania where he placed top 20 at every age category.
Vlad competed in multiple professional tournaments where he had the chance to compete against top ATP players
At East Carolina University(D1) Vlad played the majority of his matches at the top of the lineup in both singles and doubles where he won over 120 matches combined
Vlad was named Player of the Week his Senior year by the American Athletic Conference
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tariq ismail 

Tariq Ismail is a passionate coach dedicated to developing players of all levels, from beginners to high-performance competitors. He brings energy, structure, and a results-driven approach to every session, helping players reach their individual goals and long-term potential.
  • Coached and trained by former ATP World No. 53 Haroon Ismail
  • Former Head of Junior Tennis at NRTG (3 years)
  • Coached multiple top junior players in Northeast Ohio, including several state qualifiers
  • Developed players who have finished in the Top 3 at the state level
  • Experience working with high-level college players and professional-level athletes
As a player, Tariq was the top-ranked junior in Zimbabwe and ranked inside the Top 300 on the ITF Junior Circuit. He went on to play Division I tennis at Youngstown State University, competing at No. 1 singles and doubles for four seasons and earning over 100 career wins, ranking among the most successful players in program history.
Tariq has also competed in professional events and now specializes in developing competitive players, particularly in singles, with a strong focus on technical, physical, and mental performance.
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