Play Tennis at Meyerland Park

Fueled by a lifelong passion for tennis, I bring over 20 years of coaching experience honed from my career as a professional athlete. My dedication to the sport shines through in my fun and approachable coaching style. I am eager to guide aspiring players.

"Was a solid player when I met him top 30 in the state top 200 in the nation. Ended up being top 10 in Texas and top 100 in the nation

Zezé is an experienced tennis coach originally from Brazil, where he began playing at age 10 with his father. He went on to compete in junior tournaments in Brazil and played college tennis on a full scholarship at Indian River Community College in Fort Pierce, Florida. With 18 years as the Head of Junior and Player Development at the Houston City Club, Zezé built an impressive junior program that reached record participation levels, including 845 children in the 2015 summer camp and nearly 190 in after-school programs. In 2016, he led the City Club's 10-and-under team to win their first Texas State Championship. Currently, Zezé continues to grow his Z Junior Tennis Academy and has served as the Head Coach for the Girls Varsity Team at St. John's School since 2018. His dedication to junior development has shaped countless players and helped them reach their full potential in tennis.