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AGTA Academy Tennis Coach Team Profile

The AGTA Academy tennis coaching staff is composed of certified professionals with extensive playing and teaching experience. Led by former national-level competitors and USPTA/PTR accredited coaches, the team offers expertise across all skill levels—from beginner juniors to elite tournament players.

Our coaching philosophy blends technical precision, tactical intelligence, physical conditioning, and mental resilience. Each coach employs a player-centered approach, using video analysis, live-ball drills, and match simulation to accelerate development. Emphasis is placed on proper stroke mechanics, footwork patterns, and court positioning.

For young athletes, AGTA coaches build foundational skills while fostering a love for the game. For advanced players, training programs focus on competitive strategy, shot selection, and pressure management. The team also integrates fitness and injury prevention into every session.

Beyond technique, AGTA tennis coaches instill discipline, sportsmanship, and goal-setting. Regular progress assessments and personalized development plans ensure continuous improvement. With a low coach-to-player ratio, each athlete receives focused attention. Whether aiming for recreational excellence or collegiate/professional pathways, the AGTA tennis coach team is committed to unlocking every player’s full potential.

Currently, there are 8 tennis coaches, 3 strength and conditioning coaches, and 4 rehabilitation coaches.
The coaching team consists of national-level athletes, retired provincial team athletes, USPTA coaches, ITF coaches, Chinese Tennis Association coaches, and tennis referees.

COACHING TEAM

Jacob Constant-Glemas

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Jacob Constant-Glemas

Former U18 Head Coach at the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar

RPT European Tennis Director / Master Professional Certification

USPTA Elite Professional Certification

LTA Level 3 Performance Coach Certification

Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science (Double Distinction)

Over 7 years of high-performance coaching experience at a top Spanish tennis academy

Skilled in collaborating with fitness trainers, physiotherapists, psychologists, and nutritionists to develop comprehensive player development programs

Trained under world-renowned coaching teams, including:

Pedro Clar (Coach of Casper Ruud, ATP No. 2)

Joan Bosch (Former coach of Carlos Moyà, ATP No. 1)

José María Díaz (Coach of Albert Ramos Viñolas, ATP No. 17)

Michel J. Hu Kwo

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Michel J. Hu Kwo

Executive Dean of Shuangyou Sports College/Campus Director of Hainan Campus

Dual Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance, USA

Recipient of NCAA Full Scholarship and International Student Scholarship for 4 consecutive academic years

NCAA Academic All-American, 2013 & 2014

NCAA Division I First Team Player

Retired ATP Professional Player

USPTA (United States Professional Tennis Association) Elite Coach

USPTA (United States Professional Tennis Association) China Instructor & Examiner

Coach of the National Junior Team, Chinese Tennis Association

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TENNIS COACH

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Former Athlete of Shaanxi Provincial Tennis Team

National Level 1 Athlete, Graduate of Xi'an Physical Education University, Department of Sports Training

Athlete Career Achievements:

1. 2011 Li-Ning Prince Cup Beijing International Junior Tennis U10: Singles & Doubles Champion at qualifying rounds, Singles Runner-up at finals;

2. 2012 Mercedes-Benz Future Stars Training Camp Beijing Station: Women's Singles Champion;

3. 2012-2018 Nike Junior Masters: Multiple singles and doubles quarterfinal appearances;

4. 2014 Nike Junior Masters U14 Jiangmen Station: Singles 3rd Place;

5. 2014 Representing Ningbo at Zhejiang Provincial Tennis Championships: Singles & Doubles Champion;

6. 2014 Nike Junior Masters U14 Shenzhen Station: Doubles 3rd Place;

7. 2014 Representing Ningbo at Zhejiang 15th Provincial Games: Women's Group B Singles, Doubles & Team Champion;

8. 2018-2020 ITF Junior Circuit U18: Multiple Round of 16 and Quarterfinal appearances in singles and doubles;

9. 2019 ITF Junior Circuit U18 Nepal: Back-to-back Doubles Champion (two consecutive tournaments);

10. 2020 ITF Junior Circuit U18 Shenzhen Station: Singles Quarterfinalist;

11. 2016-2019 Representing Shaanxi at National Junior & National Team Championships: Advanced from group stage multiple times, finishing 9th;

12. Represented Shaanxi at the 13th National Games in 2017 and the 14th National Games in 2021;

13. 2021 14th National Games of the People's Republic of China (representing Shaanxi): Qualified for finals in both singles and doubles during the preliminary stage;

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