Michael Filipek is founder and director of the Michael Filipek Tennis Academy. He was born and raised in central Connecticut and as a player he was twice the number one ranked junior player in New England. Michael was consistently a nationally ranked player and received a scholarship to attend Indiana University. He captained the tennis team at Indiana and graduated in 1997. He subsequently gained professional tour experience in both the United States and Europe. 

As a coach, Michael is a USPTA Certified Tennis Professional, and has fourteen years of full time teaching experience. He is the Head Professional and Junior Development Director at Sutton East Tennis Club in Manhattan and his Junior Development Program is the largest and most successful junior tennis program in New York City.

Michael brings his passion and lifetime tennis experience as a student and a teacher to the Michael Filipek Tennis Academy. His enthusiastic and caring style inspires players of all ages and levels. Michael will be on site each day working with every camper.