The Boys Tennis Academy Team
About the Boys Tennis Team
Located in Central Florida, west of Orlando, the Montverde Tennis Academy is one of the best high school tennis programs offered in the state of Florida. In the 2018-2019 season, the boys tennis team won MVA's first National Title at the DecoTurf High School Tennis Team Championship Tournament. The Academy consists of professional, customized development plans and tournament schedules that sets each athlete on a path for success to reach their peak potential. Not only will student-athletes play in high school competitions, but also compete in the United States Tennis Association (USTA) and the International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournaments to imporve their game and overall Universal Tennis Ranking (UTR).
Tennis Academy and Alumni Accomplishments
- 2019 National Champions at DecoTurf High School Tennis Team Championship
2019 National Champions
- Two time Regional, and State Champions (2018, 2017)
- Three time District Champions (2018, 2017, 2012)
- Consecutive undefeated seasons (2018, 2017)
- Over 15 commitments for collegiate levels including the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I, II, and III
- 100% College acceptance rate
College Commitments and Tennis Scholarships
- Joao Paulella - Edinboro University
- Henrique Souza signed to - Aledphi University
- Vasco Belaunde - Coppin State University
- Bruno Nunes - Belmont University
- Vitor Jordao - Michigan Technical University
- Bernardo Costa - University of West Florida
- Igor Schatan – USF
- Kyle Frankel – Elon University
- Vinicius Nogueira – BYU
- Patrick Sydow – University of Memphis
Elite Tennis Coaching
The Montverde Academy Tennis program is directed and coached by a former athlete from Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), Roland Garros doubles finalist, and Brazilian Davis Cup player, Jaime Oncins. With 30 plus years of experience, Oncins has led the Montverde Academy high school boys and tennis teams to three state finals since his debut in 2015. In 2019, Oncins was selected by the Brazilian National Tennis Federation to be Captain of the Brazilian National Tennis Team for the premier international tournament in men's professional tennis, the 108th Annual Davis Cup. His goal for the tennis program is to have every student-athlete reach their full potential both on and off the court and strive to help them compete at the collegiate level.
Jaime has also worked with top players such as Flavio Saretta and Andre Sa and is currently training professional player Gastao Elias of Portugual. Jaime’s credentials include:
- Best ATP Singles ranking 34 in the world
- Best ATP Doubles Ranking 21 in the world
- Competed in the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games
- Quarter finalist in the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games - defeated Michael Chang (#2 in the world)
- In 1992 he defeated Ivan Lendl on his way to the fourth round of the French Open
- Played in Davis Cup for 11 years
- Two ATP Tour titles
- Five ATP doubles titles
- Qualified for the ATP doubles masters
- Doubles Semi-finalist in the French Open 2000
- Mixed doubles finalist in the French Open 2001
Jaime Oncins began his tennis career at the age of six and started his professional career at 18. His expertise and experience in the tennis field provides student athletes the ideal development program to build their skills and continue their careers at the next level.
