Our Team

Pro/Staff

The people behind every serve, every drill, and every breakthrough moment at CITA.

Leadership

Meet the Coaches

Two brothers, one mission: developing complete athletes through tennis.

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Founder & Head Coach

Ignacio Carnevali

With 6 years of coaching experience and a decade of competitive playing, Ignacio Carnevali leads CITA's philosophy with a focus on habits, technique, and mentality, building complete players on and off the court.

Languages
  • •English
  • •Spanish
  • •Italian
Credentials
  • •PTR Level 1 Certified
  • •ITPA Level 1 Certified
  • •USTA SafePlay Approved
  • •CPR/First Aid
Experience
  • •6 years coaching in the USA
  • •Decade of competitive playing
Special Training Focus
  • •High-performance player development
  • •Technique & mentality
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Founder & Head Coach

Diego Carnevali

A former competitive player trained under international coaches, Diego Carnevali brings technical expertise and a calm, focused approach, turning complex concepts into clear, actionable instruction for athletes at every level.

Languages
  • •English
  • •Spanish
Credentials
  • •In Progress
Experience
  • •20 years playing
  • •5+ years coaching in the USA
Special Training Focus
  • •Technical instruction
  • •Translating complex concepts into clear action
Support Team

Our Staff

Every great athlete has a support system. These are the people behind the scenes.

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Assistant Coach

Ignacio Jimenez-Vega

A strong coaching presence with a deep understanding of the game, Ignacio supports player development across all levels with attention to detail and clear communication.

Languages
  • •English
  • •Spanish
  • •French
Credentials
  • •In Progress
Experience
  • •5+ years
Special Training Focus
  • •Player development across all levels
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Fitness Trainer

Jorge Valiente

Jorge leads CITA's physical conditioning with expertise in strength training, injury prevention, and sport-specific conditioning, building the athletic foundation that high-level tennis demands.

Languages
  • •English
  • •Spanish
Credentials
  • •In Progress
Experience
  • •7+ years
Special Training Focus
  • •Strength training
  • •Injury prevention
  • •Sport-specific conditioning