Jean competed for the University of Texas before representing his home country of South Africa in Davis Cup play. Following his playing career, he transitioned into coaching and has spent the past 12 years at TBarM developing players at every level. He is certified by the International Tennis Federation, a USPTA-certified professional, and a USTA High-Performance Coach. Jean has guided nationally and internationally ranked players throughout his career.

Originally from Germany, Leif was ranked as high as No. 3 in Boys’ 14s, earned national titles in both singles and doubles, and reached an ITF ranking of No. 58 in doubles and No. 240 in singles. In college he won a NAIA National Title and two Big West Conference titles, and was a two-time MVP. Leif also competed professionally, reaching an ATP singles ranking of 857. With over 22 years of coaching experience, he has served as an assistant coach at Boise State and Jacksonville University, and has directed programs at La Quinta Resort, LifeTime Tennis, and TBarM, where he is now Academy Co-Director.

Grayson grew up playing varsity for Coppell High School and trained at Brookhaven Country Club. Grayson began his coaching career at Wagon Wheel Tennis Center before joining TBarM in 2018 to lead the Red Ball program. In 2024, he became director of the 10U program, which now includes over 40 players, many of whom began under his coaching.

Brian competed on the professional tour before beginning his coaching career, where he now brings nearly 20 years of experience. He has directed programs and led USTA Player Development camps across the country. Brian has also served as a national leader in managing coaches and career pathways. At TBarM, he facilitates Academy practices and supervises junior programming to ensure the highest training standards.

Dr. Tracey King is Director of Performance Psychology at T Bar M Tennis Academy. A former Division I player, Billie Jean King Cup representative and NCAA Woman of the Year, she holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Southampton. An Elite Professional Coach and Certified Mental Coach, Tracey combines elite playing experience with psychological insight to help athletes perform at their best.

Originally from Brazil, Gustavo was ranked among the Rop 20 juniors nationally before playing Division I tennis at the University of North Alabama, where he earned Freshman of the Year honors and was named University Athlete of the Year in 2019. Gustavo channeled his passion into coaching as a USPTA-certified professional and USTA Development Coach, recognized as TBarM’s 2023 Employee of the Year.

Lexi hails from Wisconsin and was a dominate player in high school a 61-0 singles record and two Division I state championships. She played collegiate tennis at University of Wisconsin, NC State and SMU earning First-Team All-Big Ten honors, AAC All-Conference recognition and NCAA tournament success. Lexi brings her collegiate leadership and competitive experience to her role at T Bar M, where she mentors high-performance players to develop their fundamentals.

Reza joined the TBarM coaching team in 2021 and has since become the lead coach of the Red Ball program. With three years of coaching experience, he has helped develop many young players ages 5–9 into the advanced and academy tracks. Reza holds a Level 1 USPTA certification and is dedicated to improving each player’s technique, skill level, and love for the game.

Doug played for Hardin-Simmons University, where he was part of four ASC Conference Championship teams and earned All-Conference honors twice; later serving as an assistant coach contributing to nationally ranked programs and multiple conference titles. Doug went on to become Head Tennis Pro at Rose Park Tennis Center, developing national-level juniors, collegiate athletes, and state medalists. Over the past 14 years at TBarM, he has coached players ranked as high as top 5 in Texas and top 40 nationally.

Jim brings over 40 years of coaching experience to TBarM, having directed multiple tennis academies and coached at the collegiate, national, and professional levels. He has served as a U.S. National Coach, traveling globally with America’s top juniors, and has also coached on both the ATP and WTA Tours. Over his career, Jim has developed players at every stage—from beginners to Grand Slam competitors. A proud husband and father, Jim believes in developing “great people before great players,” emphasizing character as the foundation for lasting success.

Max Karseno brings a winning collegiate background to T Bar M after a standout career at East Texas Baptist University. A three-year captain, Conference Tournament MVP and Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Year, he helped ETBU win back-to-back conference championships. Max was also a First Team All-Conference selection and recipient of ETBU’s President’s Award, reflecting his commitment on and off the court.

Louie Iglesias is a seasoned instructor at T Bar M Tennis Academy and RPT-certified coach specializing in the Spanish system. A former NCAA Division I player at Toledo and Director of Southlake Tennis Academy, Louie holds master’s degrees from Michigan and Ohio University. His experience as a tennis professional, professor and advisor brings a well-rounded approach to player development.

Sydney Bwalya is a main stay of our junior programs and a former Zambian Davis Cup player. An ITA/NJCAA All-American, he later built a successful coaching career, leading four regional championship teams at Barton Community College before coaching both the men’s and women’s programs at McPherson College. Sydney brings decades of playing and coaching experience to students into well-rounded players.