Marek Michalička
Tennis Coach in Madison, WI
Tennis development is not a destination;
It’s a never-ending Process.
As a former professional and collegiate player, I want to pass my experience on to young athletes. I believe that my story can inspire junior players to dream big. Success doesn’t come overnight; but if you have a positive attitude and you are willing to put in time and effort, your dreams can come true.
Process Tennis.
Bringing together like-minded athletes that are passionate about tennis and motivated to unlock their athletic potential.
First, I think tennis is a sport for life; helping to create a lifelong passion is important to me. Learning proper stroke mechanics, and understanding basic tactics will make your tennis journey way more enjoyable.
Second, I believe that tennis teaches valuable life skills. Besides all the health benefits, young athletes learn discipline, mental toughness, patience, overcoming obstacles, and problem solving just to name a few. I am convinced that all the various skills learned during deliberate practice will drive your success even outside of the tennis court.
Coaching Philosophy.
It’s all about the process.
I use tennis as a vehicle to inspire young players to become independent problem solvers, and to challenge them to become better athletes.
I offer an individual approach focused on long-term technical, tactical, mental and physical development. I structure various drills to improve concentration, persistency, and mental toughness; and I use a game-based approach to challenge decision making under pressure and dealing with adversity.
Marek Michalička
Former No. 235 ATP in singles and No. 261 ATP in doubles
Former No. 1 player at the University of Wisconsin, Madison
Coaching experience at Blue Chip Player Development, University of Michigan & Oklahoma State University
US Open and Wimbledon qualification appearances
11 titles from professional tournaments
Czech Republic Champion in singles and doubles
Committed to Develop Athletes to Play College Tennis.
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Gabe Brown
"Marek increased my love of the game and helped me learn how to win by utilizing all of the tools at my disposal. He did an amazing job focusing training to my game and personality, making my training very individualized."
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Benji Jacobson
“Marek was a great coach, friend, and mentor that really helped me develop as a great player and even a better person. With his coaching and guidance I was able to have a successful tennis career at Tulane University!”
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Reese Miller
“Marek is one of the best coaches I’ve ever worked with, his patience and quiet intensity helped elevate my tennis to become a top junior in the country. I appreciate his ability to understand me and my game style. I would highly recommend Marek as a coach for a player of any level or game style.”
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Mert Oral
“Over the course of 4 years, not only did Marek elevate my game to new heights, but he became one of my greatest mentors. His knowledge and experience of tennis is second to none, and his funny demeanor made me look forward to every single day I got to work with him (even though he never threw me a bone and let me win a set). I am immensely grateful to Marek for the time I was able to work with him.”
