Hobson Performance Tennis Academy, located in Atlanta, Ga., is an all-inclusive academy offering high performance tournament training and home schooling programs. HPTA has a team of experienced coaches who understand the process of developing players, have a strong track record of doing so and who believe in instilling character and a champions mindset.

Players train in small groups with strong one-on-one attention. Training is supplemented with state-of-the-art equipment, training on clay and hard courts, focus on “overload” training, use of video analysis and video comparison with the pros in technique and strategy, and very fit and strong players.

Ashley Hobson. Twenty-five years of coaching and playing experience includes coaching at the Van Der Meer Academy, with the Peter Burwash International organization, on the ATP, WTA, and ITF International Junior tours in over 60 countries. Coached two top twenty WTA players and as a National coach, coaching and captaining teams competing in Davis Cup, Federation Cup, World Youth Cup, World Junior Tennis, Asian Games, and the All China Games. College educated as a lawyer completing BA and LLB degrees. Associations include PTR, NSCA and completed the USTA High Performance Coaching Program.

Chris Palmer. A native of Newburgh, New York, Chris went on to receive his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Pacific University in Forest Grove, OR. He competed on the varsity tennis team during his four years there. As a teaching professional, Chris has over fifteen years’ experience working with juniors and professional women players. Chris has coached at the Orange Bowl and many other international tournaments. He has directed programs in Seoul, Korea and was the head professional at Carmel Valley Ranch in Carmel, CA for the Peter Burwash International organization.