About MTA


You've come to the right place. 

Madison Tennis Academy is a local tennis academy dedicated to bringing new players into the sport. We'll help you get your game to the next level while having fun with our highly-qualified staff of tennis trainers. 


OUR STORY

Marina Lamanda established the Madison Tennis Academy in 2021.  


It quickly became, and continues to be, the home of many Madison and surroundings tennis families as well as junior players 

on their way to become college players. 


By combining the experience of an ex-pro player with 20 + years of international coaching experience and a staff who truly cares, 

the Madison Tennis  Academy is able to offer unrivaled programs for players of all ages and abilities. 


OUR MISSION


Our Mission is to empower youth for a lifetime of success through tennis and fitness. 

Sports are an increasingly important activity for all children.


Our Impact: To make tennis a sport that is inclusive and accessible to all people.

We believe in the power of physical and mental fitness to change lives. 

We believe that tennis is an opportunity for young people to be healthier, more resilient, and to be part of a friendly and kind community. 

Our family-oriented environment encourages players to reach their goals by embracing daily challenges on the court at practice and during competition. 

We want to empower our players by focusing on developing goals and instilling the importance of hard work to achieve them. 

We believe in building up our players, not only as exceptional athletes but also as well-rounded individuals off the court. 

Through our coaching programs, we aim to enhance their confidence, teach life skills, foster teamwork, ignite passion, and strive for excellence in every aspect of their lives. With our unwavering commitment to integrity and respect, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality tennis coaching and training that equips our players to reach their full potential both on and off the court.


OUR VALUES


Respect - To behave in a way that honors yourself, your family, the Academy, and the traditions of the game. Players act in a way that demonstrates appreciation for the game, courtesy to their opponents and teammates, and that focuses on bringing out the best in others – all while demonstrating sportsmanship and honoring the rules of tennis.


Collaboration – working together and encouraging open communication and teamwork to inspire trust and respect

Innovation – exploring new ways in fitness, diet and the mental, technical and emotional aspects of the game

Empowerment – inspiring individual responsibility through a proactive learning environment and a competitive team spirit

Professionalism – Building principled, focused and meaningful relationships with each other and our players

Excellence – excellence is about brilliance; we strive to be our most brilliant and to bring out the best in others

Enjoyment – loving tennis and having fun is a big part of our approach; it exemplifies the core drive behind why we do what we do