Meet our Tennis Pros

Originally from Vietnam, Thien Nguyen picked up a tennis racquet at age eight—and made an immediate impact. Within six months, he captured the U12 Asian Championship title, drawing the attention of the IMG Academy, which offered him a full scholarship to train and compete in Florida. By age nine he had relocated to the U.S. and began training at IMG.  At thirteen he became the Orange Bowl U14 Champion. At fifteen, Thien earned his first ATP point and later climbed to a career-high singles ranking inside the top 400.

From 2010 to 2017, Thien proudly represented Vietnam in Davis Cup competition while competing around the world on the ATP Tour. He went on to join the Division I program at Loyola Marymount University, representing the Lions while earning a master’s degree in entrepreneurship. His playing career includes singles wins over Nick Kyrgios, Daniil Medvedev, Cameron Norrie, and several other players who are now among the world’s elite.

After university, Thien became PTR-certified and returned to Florida as an Adult Tennis Director, where he created innovative programs, taught players of all levels, and coached competitive women’s teams. Passionate about sharing the game, Thien draws on his extensive international experience to elevate players of every age and ability.

Now a proud U.S. citizen, Thien is excited to join the team at Templeton Tennis Ranch and contribute to the continued growth and success of its tennis program.