About
I was the director of tennis at Weston Racquet Club, An Ivan Lendl Tennis Center, for the last 10 years. I now am back home in Hamden, CT on my own with my business Tennacity. Here is more about me:
Angelo is a USPTA Elite P1 & PTR teaching professional, being first certified in 1992. He has served as the Director of Tennis as well as Head Pro for outdoor and indoor tennis clubs. He has taught with ATP Tour professionals, including Tom Gullikson, Tim Mayotte, Johan Kriek, Mikael Pernfors, The Jensens, Mal Washington, James Blake, Jared Palmer & Monica Seles. A top Division I player at the University of Connecticut, he earned a B.S. degree in Sports Marketing. He won the USTA New England Sportsmanship award in 2005. In 2007, he & his identical twin brother, Ettoré, were ranked #1 in New England Men's Open Doubles. Angelo earned the 2007 USPTA Regional Teaching Pro of the Year & 2007 Open Player of the Year. He is certified for Developing Junior Players & QuickStart from USPTA/Nick Bollettieri. Most recently he earned the National 2009 USPTA Tennis Industry Excellence Award, also for New England in 2008. He has been a certified attendee for 2 consecutive years at the USTA National Teacher’s Conference at the U.S. Open. Angelo has both coached ladies teams & played on 5.0 & Open USTA men’s teams that have gone to nationals. In August of 2008, he & Ettoré, set the official Guinness World RecordTM for the Longest Tennis Rally totaling 25,944 continuous strokes, lasting over 14 hours & 31 minutes. In addition, the record is featured at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in the permanent exhibits. He is philanthropic minded & still raises money for notable charities. Angelo & his wife, Pam, live in Hamden with their daughter, Madison and Son, Andrew. Angelo has a passion for caring and inspiring people at every age, on and off the court.
I love to ignite a passion within the player, junior or adult, to both love and learn the game of tennis!
Our teaching professional CARE about every player on their court and in our program. My specialty is the mental game and strengthening mental skills and building emotional and mental resilience.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
We first give a complimentary hitting evaluation to determine the best fit.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
We have either private lessons or clinics to help players improve their game. Privates drill down on technique, tactics and strategies in a one-on-one environment. Group lessons or clinics have a specific weekly theme that goes from "handwork", "footwork" and then "mindwork".
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Please email angelo @ tennacity.org for current rates.
How did you get started teaching?
I competed in High School and D1 Varsity at the University of Connecticut. I had a passion for tennis, both on and off of the court. I was recommended to become a certified tennis teaching professional over 20 years ago. I now not only teach but direct a staff of 15 teaching professionals who care more about every student and player than anyone else!
What types of students have you worked with?
All levels, from beginner to advanced.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Our players consistently get sportsmanship awards in USTA junior team tennis - we have won 8 state titles in 8 years for the juniors. For the adult we just competed in nationals and was 4th in the US!
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Be open-minded to positive change; make sure to have FUN with the process. "Focus on the process; value the outcome."
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What are their personal goals with tennis.