FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 7, 2025
Carl Maes Joins Professional Tennis Registry as PTR International Director of Coaching
Wesley Chapel, FL – Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) is proud to announce the onboarding of Carl Maes as its new International Director of Coaching, further strengthening PTR’s global impact on coach education and certification. Maes, a highly respected figure in the international tennis coaching community, brings a wealth of expertise to the organization as it continues to expand its presence worldwide.
Maes, previously the Academy Director of the Kim Clijsters Academy, has welcomed international junior and professional players from 62 countries to train under his leadership. Several elite players—including Elise Mertens, Sorana Cirstea, Ana Konjuh, Kimmer Coppejans, Xavier Malisse , Kristof Vliegen, Tamara Zidansek, Bianca Andreescu and most notably Kim Clijsters—have trained at the academy under his supervision. Since September 2020, he has been living in Spain – and is director at the Sotogrande Racket Center where he has been instrumental in developing an international high-performance training environment. As Belgium’s Fed Cup captain, he led his team to the 2006 Fed Cup final, narrowly losing to Italy.
Carl has been involved in many coach education programs of governing bodies around the world and has written and contributed to various articles and books. Carl is a very innovative coach and has previously developed a worldwide unique screening system with Hawk Eye technology.
In his new role as PTR of Coaching, Maes will play a key role in expanding PTR’s global presence, strengthening international engagement, and advancing coach education initiatives. He will oversee the development and implementation of PTR’s Level 3 courses, as well as lead Level 2 workshops, specialty courses, and high-performance training programs. Additionally, Maes will facilitate Level 3 performance workshops, present at conferences worldwide, and collaborate with racquet sports leaders to elevate coaching standards and drive the growth of the profession on a global scale. For inquiries, Carl Maes can be reached at carl@ptrtennis.org.
“PTR’s dedication to empowering coaches and growing racquet sports globally aligns perfectly with my passion for developing high-level coaching programs,” said Maes. “I’m excited to join an organization that is making a real difference and look forward to contributing to PTR’s mission of advancing the profession of racquet sports coaching.”
PTR CEO Peter Hurley expressed his enthusiasm for Maes joining the organization. “Carl Maes brings an exceptional level of expertise and leadership to PTR, and we are thrilled to have him on board as our International Director of Coaching. His experience in developing world-class training environments and mentoring top-tier players makes him a perfect fit for our mission. Carl has already played a significant role in shaping PTR’s Level 3 course, and his vision will be instrumental in expanding our international reach, strengthening our global network, and elevating coaching standards worldwide.”
Maes’ appointment was officially announced during the 2025 PTR & PPR International Racquets Conference, held February 23-27, 2025, at Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, Florida.
About Professional Tennis Registry (PTR): PTR is the largest global organization of tennis teaching professionals in 127 countries. It has the greatest percentage of multicultural and women members of any such organization. PTR is dedicated to educating, certifying, and servicing tennis teachers and coaches worldwide to grow the game. Learn more at www.ptrtennis.org.
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