LEONARD IVIC

A native of Split, Croatia, Leonard Ivic was among his country’s top junior tennis players by age 18. Ivic then crossed the pond to attend university and focus on his athletic and academic careers.

While playing for the Croatian National Team, Ivic won the European Junior Davis Cup tournament. At age 16, he became the Croatian National Champion. Ivic then represented Croatia in the individual European Championships in Moscow, Russia. In 2007 he finished as the No. 3 Top Player in Europe, that same year he was awarded the best improved ranked player in a period of three months. In those three month period, Ivic won four grade 1 and 2 European Tournaments and an ITF Grade 4 tournament. Within the two year period, Leonard Ivic competed in high tennis level play, playing ATP professional tournaments (Futures, Challengers, ATP) where he reached ranking of No. 1649 World Professionals.

After many great accomplishments Leonard wanted to focus on an education and continue his athletic and academic career. Ivic was offered many scholarships by many different universities in United States. Along with his teammates at Laredo Community College, he won the American National Championship by winning his draw and bringing his team to all possible points to win the United States National Tournament. After a year in Laredo, Ivic transferred to University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas, where he played in the No. 1 position for the team. Ivic accomplished many victories against top ranked players across Texas and the United States. Leonard has completed Degree in International Business, Masters Degree in Marketing and Minor in Kinesiology from the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio TX. Every semester Ivic was honored Deans List in academic performance.

In his tennis career Ivic has coached many young tennis stars. He’s trained many young professional athletes in Croatia, Serbia, and Germany. He has supported them through high ranked National and European (ETA, ITF) tournaments. Few academies that Leonard worked before opening Ivic Oliver Academy are: John Newcomb Tennis Ranch, (New Braunfels, TX), Giammalva Tennis Academy (Houston, TX) and John McEnroe Tennis Academy (East Hamptons, NY). Leonard is currently living in San Antonio and enjoys working with and coaching the many young tennis stars that originate from San Antonio and the surrounding areas.

Features of teaching:

· Positive, Encouraging and Motivating Coaching
· Technical and Tactical Instructions
· Challenging Fitness and Cross– Training Sessions
· Curriculums Based on Stages of Development
· Training to Develop the Ability to Construct Points, to Compete and to Win

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As a father of a young tennis player that came from Chile to San Antonio improve is tennis I can share the experience of working with Leonard Ivic for the pass 4 years in a few bullet points:

- Discipline and Work Ethic. Very satisfied with the way he lead my son into those important qualities that the any sport requires.

-Passionate and total involvement in my son’s tournaments and off court activities

-Very technical and good eye to fix bad technique always looking to develop a pro player above the short term results.

-Loves the sport and loves to share his knowledge

-Finally I am very happy to know that my son took the best memories from the long lasting hard work training sessions he had with Leonard and all the conversations and advice he got from Leonard.

Eduardo Dominguez

Being a former college tennis player, I've had weekly coaching sessions with Leo Ivic since 2015. I've also observed Leo coach junior tennis players on many occasions over the years. Leo's method of coaching is uniquely powerful in his ability to focus on the mental, emotional and physical aspects of the game. He is consistently positive and motivating while also challenging you to be your absolute best. His attention and focus during the lesson is amazing, and you always feel his total presence during the lesson. I've been especially impressed with how attuned he is to my physical and emotional state, and tailors the coaching to meet my changing needs, including the psychological aspects of the game. With juniors, he is especially effective in enhancing their self-esteem while also focusing on their opportunities to grow. To have such a talent as Leo Ivic in San Antonio is a significant boon to our local tennis community, and a rare opportunity to take advantage of a world-class coach.

Tony Rogers, Ph.D.

I would like to start with what a great person Leo is on and off the tennis court! Leo does a great job of trying to understand what makes the player tick so that he is able to connect with the student. Leo is always researching different ways to help the player understand what they need to do to improve for the long term development in their game. Leo is committed to helping the player become the best they can become on and off the court! Thank you Leo for all you do!

Trey Foster

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