Our Head Coaches
Mitchell Frank
Mitchell's name has become synonymous with success in the tennis world. He has experience at every level, including competing in all the grand slams as a junior and the men's US Open twice as a pro. In addition, he is one of the most decorated tennis players in NCAA history, winning six National Championships and being ranked #1 in the country as a Freshman. In addition, he provided the clinching point in all three of the team National titles UVA won during his time in Charlottesville.
While his playing achievements are extensive, his mind for the game has always been his greatest asset. In his coaching career, he has taken a player from being unranked to playing Division III tennis at Mary Washington in under 6 months and is currently working with many players top 150 in the nation, including many players in the top 50. He has helped professional players and top ITF players reach their maximal potential as well. Mitchell believes in an intensely focused training environment where players learn to push their limits and develop their skills with a “need” to improve. He looks forward to helping all the players he comes in contact with develop a passion for the game and take their games to the next level. He also believes in providing full mentorship to his players, meaning they feel supported on and off the court!
Notable On-Court Achievements
Captain of UVA Tennis Team, 2013-2015
Top 5 ranking in the ITF world juniors
Finalist of Boys 18s Kalamazoo National Champions and 16s Orange Bowl World Championships.
Boys 14s National Clay Court Champion and ranked #1 in the country
#1 Ranked College Player in the country as a freshman.
Clinched 2013 and 2015 NCAA Men’s National Championships for UVA
Winner of 2011 and 2013 All-American and 2011 National Indoor Singles Championships (only freshman in NCAA history to accomplish this and 1 of 4 college players all-time)
Hitting partner for Roger Federer at the 2010 US Open, Sam Querrey in 2011, and Sloane Stephens in 2012.
Competed in 2011 and 2014 US Open Men’s Tournament. Win over former top 60 player Kenny De Schepper in the 2011 US Open.
Career High Ranking of 503 ATP Singles and 2014 two-time ITF Futures Singles Winner
Wins over Jack Sock (Career High #8), Cameron Norrie (CH #8), Marcos Giron (CH #49), Mackenzie Mcdonald (CH #37), Denis Kudla (CH 53), Dominic Thiem (US Open Champion)
Andrew Watson
Andrew began tennis at the age of 10 in Charlottesville, Virginia. He grew up surrounded by UVA tennis and became one of the top players in the Mid Atlantic in the 12 and unders. At the age of 12, Andrew quit tennis to focus on other sports such as baseball and wrestling. His junior year in high school, Andrew picked up tennis again and met Mitchell Frank shortly after. Andrew went from being a non-rated player to being recruited to play tennis at the University of Mary Washington (Top 20 in the nation for Division 3). During his time at Mary Washington, Andrew became a Division 3 All American and NCAA semifinalist as well as posting wins over George Mason, James Madison, and many of the top teams in division 3.
Andrew has been coaching tennis for the last 5 years. He started his coaching career by working with underprivileged kids in the Charlottesville area. Andrew has served as a mentor to many kids at the Mitchell Frank Tennis Academy over the last couple of years and began to work at the academy this past summer. During the summer, Andrew has worked with kids in the recreational programs and kids in the elite program. With his work ethic, passion, care factor, and attention to detail, Andrew has become one of the top young coaches in the nation.