Rhode Island's Premier Tennis Academy

Elevate Your Game.
Master Your Mind.

Coach Mario Llano brings world-class tennis technique and mental performance coaching to RI Tennis Academy. Whether you're a junior, adult, or competitive player — your transformation starts here.

40+
Years Coaching
1,000s
Students Trained
100%
Passion for Tennis
3
Coaching Disciplines

Our Programs

From beginner juniors to competitive adults — we have a program designed for every player.

Private Lessons

Private Lessons

All Levels

One-on-one personalized coaching tailored to your skill level and goals. $120/hour.

105 Game Clinic

105 Game Clinic

Adults

The signature adult group experience — competitive play, drills, and fun. $35 per 1.5hr session.

Junior Programs

Junior Programs

Juniors

Fall & Spring programs for young players. Daily sessions or weekly packages available.

Summer Camp

Summer Camp

Summer

Technique, matchplay, fitness & mental coaching. 9 AM–2 PM with optional after-camp until 5 PM.

Mental Coaching

Mental Coaching

All Ages

Unlock your mental game. Overcome fear, build confidence, and perform under pressure.

Meet Your Coach

Mario Llano — Mental, Technique & Fitness Expert

Mario Llano is not just a tennis coach — he is a complete player development specialist with over 40 years of coaching experience and thousands of students trained. His three pillars of coaching — Mental, Technique, and Fitness — address every dimension of the game.

Mental coaching comes first: Mario believes the mind wins or loses matches before the first ball is struck. Technique is second — precise, repeatable strokes built on solid fundamentals. Fitness is third — the physical foundation that makes everything else possible. Through RI Tennis Academy, Mario offers private lessons, group clinics, junior development programs, summer camps, and dedicated mental coaching sessions — all designed to build confident, resilient, and skilled tennis players.

Coach Mario Llano at the US Open

Coach Mario Llano

US Open • 40+ Years Experience

High five on court
Coach Mario with students

Life at RI Tennis Academy

Real moments from the court

Summer camp group with Coach Mario
Junior player backhand
Championship trophy winners
Junior player forehand jump
High five after great shot
Junior players in custom tennis hoodies
Young player forehand
Happy student on court

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Ready to Delete Fear and Play Your Best?

Join RI Tennis Academy and start your journey toward technical excellence and mental mastery.