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Bio: Michael-Ray Pallares, the Director of Coach Training and Education for the UPT, is a former professional tennis player from the Dominican Republic. As a player, he was a two-time USTA national champion as a junior, received a full scholarship to play at the University of Alabama, ranked Top 10 in NCAA Division 1 tennis and held an ATP ranking for more than ten years while representing his country in the Davis Cup and the Central American and Caribbean Games. Michael-Ray has traveled extensively as a professional tour coach and/or sparring partner for several ATP and WTA players ranked top 10 in the world. He also served as Technical Director of the Panamanian Tennis Federation, Turkmenistan Tennis Federation and the Guam National Tennis Federation as an Expert Coach for the International Tennis Federation undertaking the Development of National Sport Structure, creating an action plan to strengthen the tennis program approved by the International Olympic Committee and Olympic Solidarity. He is now promoting the game of tennis worldwide through his foundation, One Love Tennis and the UPT coach education platform.

Bio: USPTA Elite Professional certification. Recipient of the 2020 USPTA Florida Division Industry Excellence Award (out of 1800 professionals). USPTA Florida District Professional of the year, NAIA Collegiate Tennis All American and top 20 nationally ranked player. Cardio Tennis certified as an instructor and facility provider, USRSA member and racquet stringer. Dave Freiman uses his extensive experience to find and train the right candidates to fulfill the needs of tennis clubs and customers. He puts plans in motion and guides his team in the right direction whether he’s near or far. Dave’s passion for tennis is still showcased on court when he teaches adults and children the skills needed to succeed in tennis