Jacob Zapatka
![]() Jacob Zapatka |
Certification/Level: USPTA Elite Professional
Education/Degree: Nichols College
Sport Management
Playing Background/Highlights:
1. Juniors: Ranked 14 in Connecticut and 39 in New England.
2. College: All Conference and All Academic. Won 4 Central Coast Conference Championships. 4 NCAA Division III appearances.
3. Professional: N/A
Teaching Experience: 6
Year of Certification: 2017
Years of Experience: 3
Other positions in Tennis (Career & Volunteer): City of New Britain Head Tennis Professional and USTA Team Tennis Coordinator.
Teaching Style: Determined to help athletes reach there full potential by understanding the importance of proper movement and mental and psychological fundamentals.
Teaching Philosophy: Hard work beats talent only if talent doesn’t work hard.
Person having the greatest impact on your tennis: Paul Brower
Person having the greatest influence on your tennis: Robert Deane
Favorite Male Player: Rafael Nadal
Favorite Female Player: Simona Halep
Best win: Alex Barker
Worst loss: Roy Smith
Additional Info: Coach Youth Certified, Adult First Aid/CPR/AED certified, USTA Sport Science Competency, USTA Background Check, American Sport Education Program Coaching Principles Competency