Burbank, CA

Tennis Coaches in Burbank

USPTA-certified coaches offering private and group tennis lessons in Burbank, CA — for kids, juniors, and adults.

Our USPTA-certified coaching team teaches private and group tennis lessons across Burbank — at Burbank Tennis Center, John Burroughs High School Tennis Courts, and Brace Canyon Tennis Courts — and welcomes families from Glendale, North Hollywood, and Pasadena. Meet the coaches behind our Burbank tennis lessons and training programs.

Fully Certified Coaching Staff

All of our coaches are USPTA certified and hold current youth coaching certifications along with every license and background clearance required to train players of all ages. You can trust that every session is led by a qualified, vetted professional.

Our coaching staff

Haybert Tahmasian, head tennis coach at HT Tennis Academy in Burbank, CA
Head Coach

Haybert Tahmasian

Head Coach Haybert Tahmasian is a high-performance tennis professional and founder of the academy, established in 2019. A nationally ranked player with experience competing on the international circuit—including Futures, ATP, and top USTA events—he has achieved a career-high ranking inside the Top 100 in the United States. His coaching philosophy is built on excellence, discipline, and elite-level training, focusing on developing complete athletes through advanced technical instruction, strategic understanding, and strong mental performance.

Josiah Sibayan, tennis coach at HT Tennis Academy in Burbank, CA
USPTA Certified Coach

Josiah Sibayan

Coach Josiah has been helping players in Southern California grow their game since 2011. A Biola University tennis alum with a degree in Kinesiology, he focuses on proper biomechanics to build strong, injury-free athletes. His teams have consistently reached CIF competition through his balance of discipline, strategy, and encouragement.

Minne Mardrosians, tennis coach at HT Tennis Academy in Burbank, CA
USPTA Certified Coach

Minne Mardrosians

Minne is a former college player and All-American in both singles and doubles, with competitive tournament experience from a young age. Her passion for tennis and the lessons it teaches inspired her to become a coach. She is dedicated to helping athletes grow, learn more about themselves, and connect with the sport through an environment built on joy, confidence, and love for the game.

Sergey, tennis coach at HT Tennis Academy in Burbank, CA
USPTA Certified Coach

Sergey

Coach Sergey's tennis journey began as a player with a competitive spirit and a strong passion for the game. In 2020, he became the Men's 50 & Under Recreational Tennis Champion in Armenia. Today, as an RSPA Certified Coach, he brings his experience to the next generation. Working with young players, he focuses on developing proper technique, movement, confidence, and game awareness. His goal is to help every player improve, enjoy the game, and feel confident on the court.

Roy, tennis coach at HT Tennis Academy in Burbank, CA
USPTA Certified Coach

Roy

Coach Roy is a passionate and USPTA-Certified tennis professional with over 30 years of experience in the sport. His tennis journey began in Iran, where he competed in ITF tournaments and achieved a competitive ranking. Over the years, he has developed extensive experience not only as a competitive player, but also in tennis coaching and fitness training. Coach Roy works with players of different ages and skill levels, from beginners picking up a racket for the first time to competitive players looking to take their game to the next level. His coaching approach combines technical development, movement, fitness, consistency, and confidence on the court. He focuses on clear, personalized instruction and creating a positive, supportive environment where players can enjoy the game while making real, measurable progress. For Coach Roy, tennis is more than just a sport—it is a passion he has dedicated decades to and loves sharing with others through coaching.

In Their Words

Student reviews

Student reviews

Read what our students say about training at HT Tennis Academy.

Coach Haybert

“Coach Haybert rebuilt my groundstrokes from the ground up — split-step, unit turn, contact point. My depth and consistency went through the roof. Feels like I'm training at an ATP academy.”

Emma Collins

HT Tennis Academy student

Coach Josiah

“Coach Josiah broke my serve into a few simple steps. Having one thing to practice at a time made lessons feel much less overwhelming.”

Daniel Brooks

HT Tennis Academy student

Coach Haybert

“Coach Haybert's high-performance drills pushed me harder than any program I've been in. The rally tolerance, first-strike aggression, and transition game I developed completely changed my match results.”

Alex Rivera

HT Tennis Academy student

Coach Sergey

“The footwork drills with Coach Sergey were challenging in a good way. I especially liked practicing how to get back into position after a wide ball.”

Mark Bennett

HT Tennis Academy student

Coach Roy

“Coach Roy noticed I was reaching for the ball instead of moving my feet. His explanation was simple, and the practice felt tailored to me.”

Sophie Reed

HT Tennis Academy student

Coach Haybert

“Coach Haybert treats every player like a touring pro. We tracked my serve percentages, worked on patterns under pressure, and built a weapon out of my forehand. The level of detail is unmatched.”

Laura Chen

HT Tennis Academy student

Coach Josiah

“Coming back after years away, I needed to rebuild the basics. Coach Josiah gave clear reminders about spacing and balance without overloading me.”

Ryan Patel

HT Tennis Academy student

Coach Sergey

“Doubles practice was a lot of fun. Working on communication and positioning gave me something useful to focus on with my partner.”

Maya Thompson

HT Tennis Academy student

Coach Sergey

“I liked that Coach Sergey mixed repetition with short games. Practicing a stroke and then using it in a point helped the lesson make sense.”

Claire Morgan

HT Tennis Academy student

Coach Roy

“The adult lessons at HT Tennis Academy were a welcome break in my week. Coach Roy balanced movement, technique, and encouragement throughout the session.”

Nina Garcia

HT Tennis Academy student