Contact Details
Jimmy Mendieta
Cell: 678.429.1442
Email: jimmy@playmakerstennis.com
Career Highlights
Born in Diriamba, Nicaragua, Jimmy moved to Toronto, Canada at the young age of 11. At the age of 18, a two-year tennis scholarship was awarded to him to attend the College of the Desert in Palm Desert, California. During his training at the California school, Jimmy won his first team State Championship Title and Team MVP. Jimmy continued his education on a tennis scholarship to the University of North Alabama. Since UNA, Jimmy has proven to be one of the nation’s premiere junior coaches. With 17 years of experience, his proven track record speaks for itself. During his coaching career, he has trained eight members of Team USA, eight WTA/ATP players, the 2008 Jr. Orange Bowl Champion, numerous national champions, as well as fourteen players ranked in the nation’s top ten within their respective age division. His results are in part to a creative philosophy and innovative style of coaching called the ACE System. The single most important achievement in his coaching career has been the opportunity to help shape the lives of athletes on and off the court. Jimmy resides in Mount Pleasant, SC with his wife, Lori Lee and his daughter Jaika, and their two son’s Lleyton and Logan.
Employment
2006-Present Founder, Playmakers Tennis, LLC
2006-2012 Director of Tennis, Wachesaw Plantation Club
1997-2006 Director of Player Development, ACE Tennis Academy
Education
1995-1997 University of North Alabama (AL)
1993-1995 College of the Desert (CA)
Accomplishments/Awards
2009 USTA South Carolina John Newcombe Pro of the Year
1995 Team MVP-College of the Desert
1995 Team Champion at Ojai Tennis Tournament
Certifications
1993 Tennis Canada Coach One
1997 ACE Certified
1997 USPTR/USPTA