Meet our Tennis Pros & Coaches
Templeton Tennis Ranch offers exceptional tennis clinics and private instruction led by our team of Certified Tennis Professionals and Coaches. Each member of our coaching staff is trained and certified in the Mouratoglou high-performance coaching methodology, ensuring that players receive world-class instruction in a supportive and dynamic environment.
The Mouratoglou Academy, founded by renowned coach Patrick Mouratoglou, is recognized worldwide for its individualized, high-performance approach to player development. Since 1996, the academy has pioneered a personalized training philosophy that has helped shape both world champions and rising tennis talent.
Focused on unlocking each athlete’s unique potential, the Mouratoglou methodology combines expert coaching, structured development pathways, and a commitment to excellence—empowering players of all levels to elevate their game and pursue their highest ambitions.
THIEN NGUYEN
Director of Tennis/Head Tennis Pro
Mouratoglou, PTR Certified
Private Lesson Rates: Tier 1
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.
Thien is excited to lead the team of teaching pros at Templeton Tennis Ranch and contribute to the continued growth and success of its tennis program.
Zoya Dixon
Junior Tennis Program Director/Tennis Pro
Mouratoglou, RSPA Certified
Private Lesson Rates: Tier 2
Zoya Dixon has been coaching at TTR for over 3 years and is a Level 1 RSPA certified Tennis Instructor. Zoya teaches many junior clinics, beginner adult clinics, and is also available for private lessons. As co-captain of the TTR B+ team in the Central Coast Women's Tennis League, she helped the team secure a first-place tie in the league for the 2025/2026 season. Currently, she plays on the A team for Templeton Tennis Ranch. She is passionate about girls and women finding their way into tennis no matter their age, background, or athletic ability!
A native Chicagoan and lifelong athlete, Zoya ran track and field in high school, and competed in various marathons and trail races throughout New Mexico and California before making Templeton her home. She has a daughter, Rose, who is an avid tennis player herself.
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Tennis Pro
Mouratoglou, RSPA Certified
Private Lesson Rates: Tier 2
Born and raised in Japan, Juri was introduced to tennis at an early age by her mother, a competitive player and coach. Her natural talent and passion for the sport led to a standout junior career, earning her a full scholarship to attend a private high school with the top tennis program in her region. During this period, Juri held the No. 1 ranking in both singles and doubles in the junior and open divisions for multiple years.
After graduating, Juri took a break from competitive tennis and moved to the United States to pursue her dream of studying abroad at Santa Barbara City College. What began as casual participation on the SBCC tennis team quickly reignited her competitive drive, resulting in an exceptional collegiate career. She earned multiple ITA All-American honors and received numerous accolades, including the WSC Player of the Year, the ITA Arthur Ashe Award, and the SBCC Female Athlete of the Year. Her achievements ultimately led to her induction into the SBCC Hall of Fame. Juri continued her collegiate career on a tennis scholarship at Westmont College, where she helped lead the team to a 6th-place finish in the ITA NAIA Women’s Team National Rankings. Individually, she achieved national rankings of 37th in singles and 21st in doubles.
Today, Juri is passionate about growing and energizing the Central Coast tennis community and is dedicated to helping players reach their full potential, both on and off the court.