With over 35 years of coaching experience, Everett Teague is an Elite-Rated RSPA Pro 1 Tennis and Pickleball Professional who combines a deep understanding of modern sports science with a heartfelt mission to shape both athletes and individuals. He joined the RSPA (formerly USPTA) in 1988. His coaching philosophy blends technical expertise with personal growth values, emphasizing efficient biomechanics, mental toughness, footwork mastery, and strategic court awareness.

Why I Coach

Tennis is one of the most rewarding and challenging sports in the world (and the healthiest).
It offers two meaningful paths: one for those who want to compete — chasing rankings, tournaments, and structured development — and another for those who play for recreation — enjoying the game for fitness, competitive fun, and friendship.

Both are valuable. Both build character.

For competitive players, my mission is to provide a comprehensive, science-based training program that that blends time-honored values such as discipline, integrity, perseverance, work ethic, and respect to strengthen the learning process and guide their development to help them reach their full potential both on and off the court.

And for recreational players, I’m equally committed to helping them develop proper fundamentals, move better, hit smarter, and enjoy the game more fully — to achieve whatever their personal goals may be.

Because tennis is so much more than forehands and trophies — it’s a mirror and a training ground for life. On the court, we discover how to manage pressure, rebound from setbacks, make quick decisions, and grow through adversity. Every drill, match, and mistake is an opportunity to build resilience, character, and self-discipline. The resilience, discipline, and values built on the court don’t end at the baseline — they carry forward into the classroom, the workplace, relationships, and every challenge life presents.

That’s why I created FOFTA — Faith Over Fear Tennis Academy.
It’s not just a place to sharpen your strokes — it’s a space to become stronger, more focused, and more faithful to your purpose, whether you’re chasing championships or playing simply for the love of the game.

At FOFTA, we “Train With Trust, Play Without Fear.” For deeper insights into the FOFTA training philosophy, grab the free eBook.

Credentials & Coaching Experience

• RSPA Pro 1 (Elite Rated) Tennis & Pickleball Professional

• Master’s Degree in Education

• Former Collegiate Tennis Player

• High School Tennis & Cross-Country Coach, Kendrick High School (9 years)

• Associate Tennis Coach, Columbus State College (GA)

• USTA Sport Science Certified (Psychology & Biomechanics)

• Trained at the LGE Sport Science Center with:

  • Dr. Jim Loehr (Mental Toughness)

  • Dr. Jack Groppel (Biomechanics)

  • Pat Etcheberry (Footwork & Conditioning)

• USTA Net Generation Coach

• SafeSport Certified

• Tennis Professional, Capital City Country Club (Tallahassee, FL)

• Director of Tennis, Glen Arven Country Club (Thomasville, GA)

• Current Director of Tennis, Bradfordville Tennis (Tallahassee, FL)

• Founder & Director, Faith Over Fear Tennis Academy (FOFTA) – Tallahassee, FL