“Working with Coach Drada is truly a privilege. He helped me push myself farther than I thought possible, all while remaining 100% positive. He is the most positive and encouraging person that I know. He has a unique gift for understanding human motivation and saying just the right thing to help get to another level or make a new concept click. Beyond all that, he is a good man and I am lucky to call him a friend. “

“Carlos worked with me for a number of years to develop my game. During that time I progressed from a 3.0 to a 4.0. When I first began going to Carlos, my serve and backhand were the weakest parts of my game. With his help, those areas became strengths. He is very detail-oriented, and his experience as a college head coach translates into an incredible ability to communicate his teaching points in a way that makes them easy to implement into on-court play.” 

“Carlos is a masterful coach. He’s gracious, kind, encouraging and highly knowledgeable. He was able to give very specific and helpful drills to focus on any of the weaker parts of my game- while highlighting my stronger point and encouraging me along the way. Each lesson improved my game and I left the court feeling focused and inspired. Anyone that gets to work with Carlos is a lucky person!”

“Coach Drada has been so much more than a coach for me, he has also been a role model and mentor, who has taught me many lessons that apply not only in tennis but also in life. He also taught me how to truly play and strategize like a lefty, which helped me make a big jump in my journey as a tennis player. His strong connections in the tennis world helped me secure a spot at a top division 1 American university, and I’ll always be grateful for his guidance.”

Carlos helped me so much during my college years until now and is truly an amazing coach to work with. He understands the game deeply, both as a coach and as a former player, and he’s always open to learning and improving. His passion for the sport and positive energy make every practice enjoyable, and I’ve grown so much as a player because of him.

“Carlos is one of the best coaches in the world today. He brings a great deal of experience and a modern approach to the court. Few are able to develop both the technical and strategically aspects of tennis as well as Carlos. My son instantly improved from working with him.”

Mami Inoue, tennis parent, former WTA #458 and 9 time U.S. national gold ball champion

My 9- and 10-year-olds, both competitive players with over three years of experience, spent two weeks training with Carlos—Not only did they sharpen their technique, but every session left them inspired and motivated to push themselves further. Now back in Europe, where we live, we’re thrilled to see that the skills and mindset Carlos instilled have truly stuck—this isn’t about quick fixes. Carlos doesn’t just teach tennis; he ignites a passion for the sport that endures far beyond the court.

Carlos is a thoughtful and passionate coach who truly goes above and beyond for his students. When I trained with him, he created the most effective and fun drills to improve both my strokes and footwork. If one explanation didn’t click right away, he would patiently reframe it in different ways until it did—and he always checked to make sure it made sense. Carlos has a unique way of making every player feel seen, heard, and supported.

I really liked Carlos's coaching style. He has great intensity on the court, is very professional, and listened carefully to my needs as a competitive player. I could tell that Carlos has played and coached at a high level. I left the court feeling very satisfied and confident, as Carlos provided some valuable advice for my upcoming tournaments.