Nick Bollettieri
Tennis coach and academy founder
Born
Died
2022
3 years ago — 91 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Founded the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy in 1978, which became the first tennis boarding school in the United States. Trained several world-class players, including Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras, and Venus Williams. Bollettieri's coaching methodology emphasized rigorous training and mental preparation. He contributed to the popularization of tennis as a mainstream sport.
Founded the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy
Coached Andre Agassi to multiple Grand Slam titles
Developed training techniques for elite tennis players
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