The Impact of Tennis Academies on Player Development

On this episode of Here to Serve, we sit down with Jay Gooding, renowned tennis coach and co-founder of Gooding Todero Academy in Lake Nona, Florida. Jay shares insights on what makes Florida a global hub for junior tennis development, the evolution of high-performance training since the Bollettieri era, and the role academies play in shaping the future of the sport. We discuss the differences between public and private academies, what parents should look for when choosing a training program, and practical advice for young players chasing their tennis dreams.