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Training with intention.

Three programs built on more than thirty years of elite coaching. Technical, physical and mental development, tailored to every player.

Find Your Program

The right training for every goal.

Whether you're a junior playing your first tournaments, a teenager with college ambitions or an adult who wants serious coaching, our programs give you structure, expert feedback and a clear path forward.

Most players combine programs, for example High Performance group training with a weekly private lesson and a conditioning session. After your evaluation, we'll recommend the mix that fits your goals and schedule.

High Performance

Group training for competitive players aiming for college or the pro game.

Private Lessons

One-on-one coaching built around your goals and schedule.

Agility & Strength

Tennis-specific conditioning for speed, power and endurance.

Player evaluation

Every athlete starts with an on-court assessment and clear, written goals.

Tour-level leadership

Programs designed and led by a coach who has worked with ATP top-20 players.

Clay-court training

Har-Tru courts at Coral Oaks build movement, patience and point construction.

Mind & body

Mental and physical work in every program, not just technique.

Cesar with a professional player on court

Cesar with a player during fitness training

Led by Cesar Wicha

The difference is who's coaching.

Every program at the academy is designed and overseen by head coach Cesar Wicha Castañeda.

Cesar has coached at every level of the game. He worked under Chuck Kriese at Clemson and with future Grand Slam champions as juniors at the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy. He toured with Kei Nishikori and Xavier Malisse, and helped build Tennis Canada's development program during Milos Raonic's rise. Both Nishikori and Raonic won their first professional titles with Cesar by their side.

That experience shapes everything we do. Cesar knows what a 13-year-old needs to build a foundation, what a 17-year-old needs to win matches and get recruited, and what it takes to turn potential into results. He doesn't just teach strokes. He teaches players how to train, how to compete and how to keep improving.

He has seen the full pathway, from junior academies to the top of the ATP rankings.
Every player gets a clear, individual plan, never a one-size-fits-all class.
He trains the mind as seriously as the forehand.

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Academy junior in a Wicha Tennis shirt on the clay at Coral Oaks

Flagship program

Group Training

High Performance

Our flagship program for players who want to raise their competitive level, including those preparing for college or professional tennis.

Players train in small groups with others at a similar level, so every drill is competitive and every match counts. Sessions combine precision work, live-ball patterns and match play that simulates tournament conditions, so players learn to bring their practice level into competition.

The program draws directly on Cesar's experience developing elite juniors at the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy and Tennis Canada: high standards, clear structure and a competitive environment where players push each other every day.

Precision drills for shot accuracy, footwork and tactics
Organized match play that simulates tournament conditions
Customized training built around each player's game and goals
A team environment where athletes push each other to improve
Tournament planning and guidance on schedules and goals

TechniqueTacticsMatch playTournament prep

Ideal forCompetitive juniors and aspiring college or pro players

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Coaches with a player on Court 5 at Coral Oaks

One-on-one

Personal Coaching

Private Lessons

Personal coaching for athletes looking for a competitive edge, whether preparing for tournaments or improving overall play.

The coach's full attention is on one player. That makes private lessons the fastest way to rebuild a stroke, sharpen a weapon, fix a weakness or prepare a game plan for a specific event. They work well on their own or alongside group training.

Private lessons are where Cesar's eye for detail matters most. The same attention he gave to touring professionals goes into finding the one or two changes that will make the biggest difference to your game.

Focused work on specific techniques, shot accuracy and tactics
Sessions built around your goals, from tournament prep to all-round improvement
Flexible scheduling that fits around school, work and competition
Mental resilience and confidence, developed alongside physical skills

Stroke developmentServe & returnGame plansConfidence

Ideal forJuniors and adults of every level

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Coach leading footwork and agility drills with juniors under the lights

Athletic development

Conditioning

Agility & Strength

Sessions that build speed, power and overall athletic performance, all aimed at better tennis.

Modern tennis is a physical sport. Our conditioning work uses tennis-specific movement, so improvements show up directly on court: a faster first step, better balance on the run, more power from the legs and the stamina to finish strong in the third set.

Sessions are planned around each player's age and stage of development, with a strong focus on good movement habits and staying healthy through a long season.

Footwork and agility to reach more balls in better balance
Explosiveness and coordination drills for first-step speed
Core strength and endurance for long matches and tournaments
Tennis-specific movements that carry straight into match play
Injury resilience through balanced, age-appropriate training

SpeedPowerEnduranceCoordination

Ideal forEvery competitive player, and a great complement to on-court training

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Inside a Session

Every minute has a purpose.

A high-performance session moves from preparation to pressure, so skills learned in drills hold up in matches.

01Movement prep
Dynamic warm-up, footwork ladders and activation to get the body ready.
02Technical block
Focused repetition on the stroke or skill of the day.
03Patterns & tactics
Live-ball drills that build real point situations and decision-making.
04Match play
Competitive points and sets under pressure, with scoring that matters.
05Review
Cool-down, feedback and clear goals for the next session.

The Player Pathway

A program for every stage.

Players move through the academy as they grow. Each stage builds on the last, with the same coaching philosophy from first lesson to college court.

Stage 1

Foundations

Young players build sound technique, coordination and a love for the game, in a fun, structured environment.

Stage 2

Development

Players start competing. We add tactics, match play and the athletic base they need for tournaments.

Stage 3

High Performance

Ranked and ambitious juniors train with intensity, tournament planning and serious mental preparation.

Stage 4

College & beyond

Players preparing for college or professional tennis sharpen every detail of their game for the next level.

Adults are welcome at every level, through private lessons, conditioning and group training.

Getting Started

Three steps to court.

New to the academy? Here's how we find the right program for you.

Get in touch

Send us a request or call. Tell us the player's age, level, tournament experience and goals.

Evaluation session

An on-court session at Coral Oaks where our coaches assess technique, movement, fitness and match play.

Your plan

We recommend a program and schedule, set clear goals and you start training with the group or one-on-one.

Questions

Frequently asked.

Where does training take place?

All sessions take place at Coral Oaks Tennis Club, 10530 S.W. 57th Ave, Pinecrest, FL 33156, in collaboration with the club.

Will my child train with Cesar?

Cesar designs and oversees every program and is on court with our players. During your evaluation we'll explain how coaching is organized for your player's group and level.

Which program is right for my child?

That's what the evaluation session is for. Our coaches watch the player hit, move and compete, then recommend a program and schedule that fits their level and goals.

Do you coach adults?

Yes. Private lessons and conditioning are open to adults of every level, and committed adult players are welcome to ask about group training.

Can players combine programs?

Absolutely. Many players train in the High Performance group and add private lessons or Agility & Strength sessions for faster progress.

What should players bring?

A racquet, clay-court tennis shoes, water and comfortable athletic clothing. We'll take care of the rest.

How do I find out about schedules and pricing?

Start Training

Your next level starts here.

Book a trial session at Coral Oaks. We'll assess the player's game and recommend the right program.

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