Point Loma Park

Bio: Maja’s tennis story started at an age of 5. While walking every day near her local tennis courts and watching tennis matches, to asking for her first tennis racket, Maja's exquisite talent and spirit of sport was recognized at an early age by her first coach - her Dad. Soon after winning numerous renowned tennis tournaments in her home country of Croatia, Maja began her professional career as a Junior, and continued her success in Europe and Internationally. Her tennis career was followed by a team of coaches and her family who supported her along the way and from whom she learned the key elements to tennis: humbleness, dedication, patience, and positivity. During these years, Maja had the opportunity to visit numerous countries around the world and meet people from different cultures and backgrounds, many of which are still her friends today. With an injury that paused her professional career, she was pleased by an offer from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) where her friend and former European Professional Tennis player established SCAD's first tennis program. SCAD's President Paula Wallace was searching for prestigious athletes and wanted to represent SCAD not only as a No.1 Design School in the USA, but also as the finest USTA Tennis College in the United States. Maja decided to visit the University, and the following year became SCAD's Women Tennis Team Captain. She achieved a historical moment for SCAD by winning the first USTA National Championship Title in 2012. With her warm, joyful and competitive spirit, she became the first SCAD Tennis

Bio: Samy Messi is an international tennis coach previously in charge of one of the most famous tennis clubs in the world, The Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club, located in the UK. The Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club was established in 1879. It produced the first regulated lawn tennis game in 1877, which is now known as Wimbledon. Wimbledon is home to the first ever tennis Grand Slam major tournament. There are 5 key pillars in tennis that Samy has established in his training with players. Psychology, Fitness, Tactical Training, Technique, and Nutrition. He strongly believes that by following his method tennis players will become the best in the game. Each player is unique and Samy understands this critical element to their performance. His program is based on proven results, so the impact is immediate and noticeable on the players game and rankings.

Bio: I've been immersed in the world of tennis for over 16 years, playing varsity all four years of high school and earning a full-ride NCAA scholarship, where I was also named MVP. My passion for the sport extends to coaching, where I've helped numerous highly ranked junior players achieve their goals and introduced adults to the joys of tennis. Whether you're looking to compete at a high level or simply enjoy a new hobby, I'm committed to providing personalized instruction and support tailored to your needs.