Our Head Coaches
Mitchell Frank
Mitchell's name has become synonymous with success in the tennis world. He has experience at every level, including competing in all the grand slams as a junior and the men's US Open twice as a pro. In addition, he is one of the most decorated tennis players in NCAA history, winning six National Championships and being ranked #1 in the country as a Freshman. In addition, he provided the clinching point in all three of the team National titles UVA won during his time in Charlottesville.
While his playing achievements are extensive, his mind for the game has always been his greatest asset. In his coaching career, he has taken a player from being unranked to playing Division III tennis at Mary Washington in under 6 months and is currently working with many players in the top 150 in the nation, including many players in the top 50. He has helped professional players and top ITF players reach their maximal potential as well. Mitchell believes in an intensely focused training environment where players learn to push their limits and develop their skills with a “need” to improve. He looks forward to helping all the players he comes in contact with develop a passion for the game and take their games to the next level. He also believes in providing full mentorship to his players, meaning they feel supported on and off the court!
Notable On-Court Achievements
Captain of UVA Tennis Team, 2013-2015
Top 5 ranking in the ITF world juniors
Finalist of Boys 18s Kalamazoo National Champions and 16s Orange Bowl World Championships.
Boys 14s National Clay Court Champion and ranked #1 in the country
#1 Ranked College Player in the country as a freshman.
Clinched 2013 and 2015 NCAA Men’s National Championships for UVA
Winner of 2011 and 2013 All-American and 2011 National Indoor Singles Championships (only freshman in NCAA history to accomplish this and 1 of 4 college players all-time)
Hitting partner for Roger Federer at the 2010 US Open, Sam Querrey in 2011, and Sloane Stephens in 2012.
Competed in 2011 and 2014 US Open Men’s Tournament. Win over former top 60 player Kenny De Schepper in the 2011 US Open.
Career High Ranking of 503 ATP Singles and 2014 two-time ITF Futures Singles Winner
Wins over Jack Sock (Career High #8), Cameron Norrie (CH #8), Marcos Giron (CH #49), Mackenzie Mcdonald (CH #37), Denis Kudla (CH 53), Dominic Thiem (US Open Champion)
Nick Barker
Nick has been around tennis his whole life. His love for tennis started at a young age with his father who has been the director of tennis at a country club for the last 30 years. In his tennis playing career, Nick was a nationally ranked junior and played college tennis at George Mason University. After college, Nick started his coaching career as an assistant coach for the men’s and women’s teams at George Mason University. Following his time at George Mason, he traveled to Florida to work at the Evert Tennis Academy. While at the Evert Academy, Nick worked with many nationally and internationally ranked juniors of all ages, including Eddie Herr and players who have won Orange Bowl. He has also traveled to many ITF tournaments across South America and the Caribbean, helping juniors win their first junior world ranking points, including helping a young player reach a junior ranking of the top 50 in the world. Nick has worked with Mitchell Frank Tennis Academy for the past four years, helping bring the best tennis coaching experience possible to the Northern Virginia area.