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