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About Passion Tennis
Why?
Passion Tennis Training was founded solely out of passion for coaching and a genuine desire to help individuals in their growth and achievement of their goals.
This is not another "tennis academy" where a large number of players spread on tennis courts and go through repetitive "drills" with no particular reason, plan, or attention - only for a maximized profit to the "business" owners. This is not run by yet another former tennis player who cannot earn living doing anything else because playing tennis is all they learnt to do in life. This endeavor was not thought to be an enterprise - a money making opportunity, nor is it a "survival" vehicle for a former player.
This project, however, came from a place of passion, and self belief in one's ability to coach, inspire, and motivate individuals to perform beyond their assumed potential. As a matter of fact, the founder had years of experience running a successful business and a prestigious career as a registered professional in the building design industry. Money was not the motive. This was founded purely out of passion for the sport and for coaching, and a firm belief in self ability to help athletes grow and succeed in their journeys.
Coaching Philosophy
Our coaching philosophy revolves around our belief in natural growth and development over time by building a clear understanding of oneself, understanding who we are as humans, what qualities we possess, where we want to be, and how we should pursue our goals.
In the core of our philosophy, we believe that an athlete - a player, is a reflection of the human they are. Their athletic development is part of their overall development as humans. Our role is to help develop the human by developing the athlete - through the sport of tennis.
We do not believe in preset developmental criteria, a specific coaching style or a methodology for helping humans develop their skills to reach their goals. We believe that everyone's needs are different. Their abilities and goals are different. More importantly, their developmental paths and journeys are different. Therefore, we strongly believe in customization, and in individuality of learning and developing.
The Passion methodology advocates for individualized, custom, and deliberate training plan bought into, and committed to, by the player, and the coach.
The Passion Team
Ahmed "Mado" Aref, USPTA Professional, TPA, GPTCA "Level B"
Coach Mado is the founder and director of the Passion project. Professionally certified by the United States Tennis Association, Tennis Canada, and the Global Professional Tennis Coaching Association - an ATP certified international tennis coaching organization.
Growing up; Mado played tennis throughout his junior years in addition to competing with elite soccer club teams at the highest national levels of junior competition in his home country - Egypt. Upon moving to North America, Mado started his tennis coaching career in Canada where he spent years interning with prominent national coaches learning all aspects of developing junior tennis players and obtained coaching certifications in Canada and the United States.
Mado is a passionate, patient and encouraging coach who believes in creating a positive and supportive learning environment. He focuses on helping athletes understand the game, and developing a game style that is consistent with their nature, physical and mental abilities and skill sets. He excels at working with players to develop their mental game and helps them stay focused and motivated.
A long-time student of the sport of tennis, a husband, a father, an architect, and an entrepreneur, Mado brings a wide range of knowledge, and a breadth of life experiences to his students and athletes.
Amir Elbayoumy, USPTA Professional, PTR
A former ATP tour player with over 15 years of coaching experience, Amir brings invaluable playing and coaching experience to his students. Having coached alongside world renowned coaches at Saddlebrook Tennis Academy where he worked with elite junior players and toured the world to international tournaments. He has a vast knowledge of competitive training and preparation for tournaments, including ITF level competitions at the junior and open circuits.
Amir is well known in the Middle East, North Africa, North and South America, and the Caribbean Islands, as a former elite player and a current coach.
In his prime playing career, Amir won the Arab Championship, he played Davis Cup for Qatar, and was an official hitting professional for the participating players at the Qatar Open (an ATP & WTA event). Amir has a Bachelor’s degree in physical education, sport science & sports injuries, and is a Wilson Advisory Staff.
We are proudly partners with, and sponsored by, DIADEM SPORT
