in partnership with T Bar M Academy
Player development isn't a series of sessions. It's a journey. THE LAB unites elite coaching, sports science, and proven methodologies to build complete players.
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At The LAB, we believe sustainable excellence comes from collaboration, consistency, and continuous learning. We walk alongside every player through each stage of their development, connecting tactical and technical skills, physical preparation, biomechanics, mental and personal and competitive growth, and personal leadership into one unified process.
Our mission goes beyond producing better tennis players. We develop complete competitors, lifelong learners, and resilient individuals ready to succeed in every area of life.
Athletes are assessed across five key performance categories, forming the foundation of a personalized development plan.
Every player receives a personalized diagnosis and development report built from these five areas.
Book Your EvaluationDecision making · Game awareness · Point construction · Competitive problem solving
Movement efficiency · Balance · Agility · Court coverage · Recovery
Speed · Coordination · Reaction time · Strength · Endurance · Flexibility
Stroke mechanics · Movement efficiency · Injury prevention
Match performance · Mental toughness · Resilience · Execution under pressure
The LAB is led by a team of T Bar M's top coaches and internationally recognized expert in player development, Fernando Segal. Every evaluation gives players and coaches the clarity needed to define priorities and align on a single, unified approach.
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International methodologies proven across countries and top organizations
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Delivered by expert T Bar M coaches
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A structured systematic diagnosis process across all five performance areas
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Ongoing alignment between coaches, players and families to maintain progress
Evaluation, development, and training take place in an environment built for high performance.
34 Tennis court,
indoor and outdoor
Three different
court surfaces
GOTTA technology
courts
Full gym and
physical training space
Sports Science & Mental Performance Department
Individual and
team training environments
Jean Andersen
A South African native with 14 years of coaching experience, former ATP and Davis Cup player and an All-American at the University of Texas. Current coach for WTA pro Kayla Day, who reached a career-high ranking of No. 84. His experience at the collegiate, professional and international levels brings a proven high-performance perspective to The Lab.
Fernando Segal
Fernando Segal is a top international coach, recognized worldwide for his expertise in player and coach development. His methodologies and key principles have been proven across countries and top organizations, and now guides every stage of The LAB.
LEIF MEINEKE
Hailing from Germany with 22 years of coaching experience. He was the world’s No. 1 ranked U14 player and an All-American at Boise State, where he later served as assistant coach. He has directed programs at La Quinta Resort, Life Time Tennis and T Bar M, and has worked with players who went on to reach No. 1 in the world.
Parents and coaches work together with our team on methodological improvement, unified observation, and consistent correction and training processes.
Methodological improvement
Parents are briefed on development and training methodologies so they can reinforce it at home.
Unified observation
Coaches, parents, and players share the same view of performance at all times.
Consistent correction
A single corrective language is applied across court, home, and competition.
Every family receives
→ Detailed player report and development plan
→ Regular meetings and follow-up program
→ Priority alignment with coaches and support staff
→ GOTTA analysis with key recommendations