Tennis at every level. Junior pickleball, too.
TTC's tennis program — junior and adult — is led by Coach Kareem Gobran, a Saddlebrook Academy product who trained alongside Pete Sampras and Andy Roddick and has placed dozens of players into Division I tennis. He also leads our junior pickleball development. Whether you're a junior just finding the game, an adult who wants serious clinic work, or a parent looking for the right path for your child, this is where you start.
Coach Kareem Gobran.
Background
Kareem Gobran began training at age 12 at Saddlebrook Academy, where he developed alongside world-class players including Pete Sampras and Andy Roddick. Mentored by renowned coach Alvaro Betancourt, he became a top junior in Florida and represented Egypt in major junior competitions including the Orange Bowl and Eddie Herr tournaments. An accident ended his competitive playing career — and started his life as one of Southern California's most respected developmental coaches.
Coaching Track Record
- 56 Division I athletes developed
- 5 top-5 nationally ranked juniors
- 8 ATP / WTA tour players coached
- Founder — Tennis Newport Beach (TNB) full-time development program
- Founder — All4Tennis nonprofit, expanding access to the game globally
Notable Students
- Alec Adamson — Top 400 ATP, Corona Del Mar HS record holder
- Kelly Keller — UTR 10.24, Top 50 D1, University of Arkansas
- Dania Deaifi — UTR 9, full D1 scholarship to Grand Canyon University
Education
- Bachelor's degree, Industrial Engineering, UC Irvine
- Multiple business certifications, UC Irvine
Experience
- 20+ years coaching at every level — junior development through tour
- Currently leading the junior tennis & pickleball program at TTC Newport Beach
Reach out to Coach Kareem.
Questions about the junior program, lesson scheduling, or evaluations are best handled directly. Coach Kareem responds personally.