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About Us

We’re Chris Zhu and Nikou Nourbakhsh — lifelong tennis players, teammates, and friends who share a passion for the game and for giving back to the community. As award-winning varsity athletes from nearby Winchester Thurston School, we spent all four years of high school competing, learning, and growing on the court. Now, we’re continuing our journeys at Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Michigan, and we’re excited to bring our experiences to the next generation of players.

 

Our summer tennis clinic is built on the foundation of fun, fundamentals, and progress. Players will be grouped by age and skill level so that everyone can learn and compete in a supportive environment. Whether your child is just starting out or already eyeing a varsity spot, we’re here to help.

 

Our goal is to give young players the tools, mindset, and motivation they need to grow — and to show future high school athletes what it truly takes to excel both on and off the court.

Winchester Thurston Varsity Team
What some happy tennis students and coaches say!

“Training with them made me want to take tennis more seriously — and they have helped me both on and off the cour”

 

- Mack Jamison (high-schooler in Pittsburgh and former teammate)

"I have had the pleasure of coaching Chris and Nikou in high school and they have developed into wonderful players."

 

- Coach Mark (Pittsburgh Citi-Parks Tennis Coach)

“Chris and Nikou made high-school tennis practice actually fun, but they still pushed us to get better every day.”

 

- Najih Haider (high-schooler and former teammate)

Chris Zhu

Carnegie Mellon University - Pittsburgh

I have played tennis all throughout high-school and was the #1 varsity spot for 2 years. I’m incredibly enthusiastic about sharing my love for the game with younger players and helping them build both skill and confidence on the court. 

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Nikou Nourbakhsh

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

I have also played varsity tennis throughout high-school and was the #2 varsity spot. I enjoy working with kids, creating a fun and focused environment, and seeing their progress over time. 

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Questions? Contact Us!

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