Developing Players. Building a Tennis Community.
Quality tennis instruction for juniors and adults in a development-focused training environment at the University of South Carolina.
ABOUT SOUTH CAROLINA TENNIS ACADEMY
Who We Are
MORE THAN TENNIS LESSONS
South Carolina Tennis Academy provides development-focused tennis instruction for junior and adult players at the University of South Carolina. Our goal is to create an environment where players can learn the game, develop their skills, compete with confidence, and continue progressing.
From a child's first experience with tennis through advanced competitive training—and from recreational adults to experienced league players—we believe quality coaching should meet players where they are while giving them a clear path forward.
OUR APPROACH
Great tennis development goes beyond learning how to hit the ball. We focus on developing the complete player through purposeful training, clear progression, and an understanding of how to use skills in real match situations
TECHNICAL
Build sound fundamentals and efficient strokes that can hold up under pressure.
TACTICAL
Learn patterns, positioning, decision-making, and how to construct points.
PHYSICAL
Develop movement, balance, coordination, and the athletic skills required for the game.
MENTAL
Build confidence, resilience, focus, and stronger competitive habits.
MEET OUR COACHING TEAM
Experienced coaches. Individual attention. One shared goal—helping every player develop.
DAINYELL FOX
Owner & Director of Tennis
Former ITF professional player and experienced coach focused on player development, purposeful training, and helping juniors and adults reach the next level of their game.
ANDREI BOLSHAKOV
SCTA Coach
Individual and group instruction for adult and junior players, with an emphasis on skill development and continued improvement.
JOHN ASHFORD
SCTA Coach
Individual and group instruction focused on helping players develop their skills, confidence, and enjoyment of the game.
TRAINING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
South Carolina Tennis Academy is proud to provide tennis programming at the University of South Carolina's tennis facilities, giving junior and adult players the opportunity to train in a high-quality collegiate tennis environment.
Our junior development pathway also provides opportunities for advanced players to progress toward higher-level training, including the Elite program led by USC coaches.
TWO ACADEMIES. ONE COMMITMENT TO PLAYER DEVELOPMENT.
South Carolina Tennis Academy and Fox Tennis Academy provide tennis programming in different environments while sharing the same commitment to quality coaching, player development, and creating opportunities for people to grow through tennis.
SOUTH CAROLINA TENNIS ACADEMY
USC-based junior and adult development programs.
FOX TENNIS ACADEMY
Additional junior, adult, and private instruction opportunities serving multiple locations in Irmo & Columbia SC areas.