Edgar Giffenig

Edgar Giffenig was a highly ranked junior in Mexico and played for the University of Texas where he completed an Undergraduate Degree in Business and a Graduate Degree in Exercise Physiology.

Edgar started his coaching career as an Assistant Coach for the University of Texas, and has been coaching high performance players for the last 20 years. He was a National Coach for the USA, Germany and Mexico as well as a partner in two Major Academies: International Tennis Academy in Florida and Centro Mextenis in Mexico.

Throughout his career, Edgar has coached thousands of players from beginners to world class and has developed a unique teaching system based on learning by playing. He has been a speaker at many National and International Coaches Conventions.

Edgar Giffenig

“In my capacity as a National Coach and later the Davis Cup Captain, I was fortunate to work very closely with Edgar in his capacity as a USTA Coach from 1990 to 1995. Edgar has a great understanding of the game of tennis and was very good at communicating with the players. His high level of energy and enthusiasm that he brought to the teaching court everyday had a very positive effect on the players and his fellow coaches as well. Edgar also is a tremendous student of the game, and never stops learning, interacting with his fellow coaches in his quest to become the best coach he can be.

Tom Gullikson, ATP Tour Player, USA Davis Cup Captain, USA Olympic Coach, USA Director of Coaching

“Edgar Giffenig is one of the World's most experienced coaches of high performance players. He has worked as a high performance National Coach with both the USTA and with the German Tennis Federation and during that time had considerable success in developing high level players. Edgar also worked as Technical Director for the Mexican Tennis Federation and over the past 10 years he has helped the ITF with our coaches’ education program and during that time has presented at numerous coaches conferences around the World including the ITF Worldwide Coaches Conference.”

Dave Miley, Director of Development,

International Tennis Federation.

“Edgar Giffenig, a former National Coach for the German Tennis Federation, was highly valued by all players and coaches due to his knowledge and ability as well as for his personality. He is an extraordinary coach.”

Peter Born, National Coach German Tennis Federation. Director of Coaches’ Education

"Mike and I traveled the world with Edgar when we were juniors, and he helped coach us to become the players we are today. The input and advice he gave us during these crucial years was invaluable. Edgar is not only a technical and strategic genius, but is incredibly hard working and dedicated to his profession. And most importantly, he is one hell of a guy and a great friend!"

Bob Bryan, World Number 1 Doubles Player