Jacopo Tezza

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Jacopo Tezza

  • Academy Director

Verona, Italy on February 1st, 1981 

COACHING CAREER
Evert Tennis Academy - Boca Raton, FL  

  • Tennis Coach  2010-Present
  • Academy Manager 2013-Present

Texas Christian University - Fort Worth, TX

  • Assistant Tennis Coach 2003-2006

University of Central Florida - Orlando, FL

  • Assistant Tennis Coach  2007-2009 

Tennis Association of Verona - Verona, Italy  

  • Tennis Coach

As our Academy Director, Jacopo oversees the delivery of the tennis program and the admission process. Additionally, he organizes the tournament schedule and ensures the performance of our coach/managers.  Jacopo also collaborates with the Sales & Marketing Department, specifically players interested in attending the Academy Full-Time at ETA. 

Jacopo has worked with Madison Keys (Top 200 WTA), Maria Sanchez (Number 1 in the NCAA), Beatrice Capra (Former 230 WTA), Santa Shumilina (Top 100 ITF), Ellen Algurin (Top 40 ITF), Gabi de Simone (top 120 ITF and USC student-athlete), and Lauren Davis (Former #2 ITF and Top 200 WTA).

PLAYING ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Professional Career

  • #1033 in ATP Ranking
  • Top 30 in Italy

Collegiate Career

  • Texas Christian University
  • -  Sweet 16 MWC Championships


     
  • -  All team conference USA in 2003-2004


     
  • -  All 3rd team MWC in 2006

    - Ranked as high as #5 in the NCAA team ranking and #21 in NCAA Doubles Ranking 

Junior Career

  • Ranked top 5 in 12's, 14's and 16's in Italy
  • Ranked top 25 in ITF-ETA (Europe) rankings for 14's and 16's
  • Played for Italy in the Copa del Sol and several international junior tournaments
  • Beat D. Nalbadian, N. Mahut, J. Joahanson, and A. Seppi throughout his junior carreer

CERTIFICATES
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EDUCATION
University/College:  Texas Christian University - Fort Worth, TX  
Degree Earned:   Bachelor of Science International Communication - 2006
University/College:  University of Central Florida - Orlando, FL  
Degree Earned:   Master of Science in Mass Media Communication - 2009

Who is better, Federer or Nadal and why?
“ROGER. He represents the essence of tennis. In addition, his demeanor and class are unmatched by any other player on tour.”