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EMMETT E. WARD IV

Fort Lauderdale,FL

Summary

Dedicated professional tennis player and coach with extensive experience competing at the ITF and Challenger levels. Adept at training and mentoring elite athletes, having worked alongside top-ranked players such as Serena Williams, Victoria Azarenka, and Caroline Wozniacki. Passionate about player development and performance optimization, with a proven track record of coaching success. Experienced coach and scout with background in identifying and nurturing athletic talent. Skilled in developing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual athlete needs, enhancing team performance, and implementing strategic game plans. Known for fostering positive relationships and creating environments that drive athlete motivation and success. Have significantly contributed to improved team rankings and individual player development through focused coaching strategies.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Coach of Adla Lopez

01.2022 - 01.2025
  • Coached Lopez from 1442 ITF to 262 ITF Juniors
  • Coached her to 1 ITF J60 Finalist, Two time ITF J200 Quarterfinalist and 3 time ITF J100 Quarterfinalist
  • Coached her to win 5 USTA National Tournament Championships

Hitting Partner for Victoria Azarenka & Varvara Lepchenko

01.2020 - 12.2020

Coach & Hitting Partner for Qavia Lopez

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12.2017 - 05.2020
  • Coached Lopez to the Eddie Herr Girls 16’s Singles and Doubles Finals
  • Guided Lopez to a Bronze Ball finish at the National Clays Girls 16’s
  • Assisted in her selection for the USA Girls Fed Cup Team
  • We traveled to all 4 grand slams
  • She finished Top 20 in the world before getting a full ride to Florida University

Player & Hitting Partner

Tennium Tennis Academy
01.2016 - 12.2018
  • Served as hitting partner for Caroline Wozniacki’s preseason training block on Fisher Island

Player & Hitter

United Tennis Academy
01.2013 - 12.2015

Player

IMG Academy
01.2012 - 12.2013

Education

High School Diploma -

Florida Virtual School
05-2013

Skills

  • Player development
  • Performance analysis
  • Strategic planning
  • Athlete motivation
  • Match preparation
  • Team management
  • Training program design
  • Match strategy
  • Sports psychology

References

Available upon request.

Professional Highlights

  • Achieved a career-high ATP ranking of #1343
  • ITF Quarterfinalist in Singles
  • Two-time ITF Semifinalist in Doubles
  • One-time ITF Finalist in doubles
  • Competed in 50+ ITF Futures tournaments and 2 Challenger tournaments
  • Hitting partner for top professional players, including Serena Williams, Victoria Azarenka, Coco Gauff, Caroline Wozniacki, Pierre-Hugues Herbert, and Caroline Garcia

Personal Information

Professional Tennis Player & Coach

Commitment

Committed to the advancement of professional tennis through elite training, mentorship, and performance excellence.

Timeline

Coach of Adla Lopez

01.2022 - 01.2025

Hitting Partner for Victoria Azarenka & Varvara Lepchenko

01.2020 - 12.2020

Coach & Hitting Partner for Qavia Lopez

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12.2017 - 05.2020

Player & Hitting Partner

Tennium Tennis Academy
01.2016 - 12.2018

Player & Hitter

United Tennis Academy
01.2013 - 12.2015

Player

IMG Academy
01.2012 - 12.2013

High School Diploma -

Florida Virtual School

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