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“I worked with Gena Ball over a 5-year period during my professional tennis career. During that time, I accomplished my personal best in ranking and performances in Grand Slam play. Gena’s knowledge in sports performance is second to none.
“My strength, agility, and stamina were a few areas where I feel like I improved greatly over that period of time due to Gena’s guidance. As a tall athlete (6’6”), Gena did a tremendous job in making sure my body had the flexibility and agility needed to compete at the highest level. She constantly pushed me to increase my mobility and that made a huge difference when playing 3-4 hour matches.
“I’ve never been someone who enjoyed working out, stretching, or taking care of my body. Once I started working with Gena that all changed. She was great at putting together creative workout plans that not only kept me engaged but motivated me to work hard every time I got in the gym. Eventually, I got to the point where I was excited to go to the gym every day because I knew that with Gena’s guidance, I was improving in every aspect of fitness. Most of all, it gave me the mental strength to know that I could compete against any player in the world.
“I would highly recommend Gena to any athlete who wants to improve their overall athletic prowess.”
— Sam Querrey - ATP Career High #11
“Working with Gena was an absolute pleasure. She is a great person, first and foremost, and an excellent strength and conditioning coach. She always knew when I needed to be pushed that extra bit to get the most out of every session. She always came up with new ways to help me improve, which is what I was always looking for in my career. I especially appreciated how she coordinated fitness around what I was working with on the court in order to make me the best player possible.
“I would recommend Gena to everyone who wants my advice. She has helped me tremendously in my career both on and off the court. She knows what training it takes to be a top professional player, and will help you achieve your goals no matter what level you are at. She is always prepared with a plan, and manages to make the work seem less like work and more like fun.”
— Steve Johnson - ATP Career High #21
Pictured here: Erik Kortland, Claire Liu, and Jamea Jackson
“I had the pleasure to work with Gena Ball for 8 years at USTA Training Center West. As the Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach, she developed the curriculum and standard for the training center to bridge the gap between athletic development and tennis specialization for the best junior and professional tennis athletes in America.”
— Erik Kortland, Former USTA Lead National Coach and Junior Fed Cup Captain
“I have worked with Gena since I was a junior and through my entire pro career so far. She does a great job of personalizing my fitness plans based on my specific needs. From gym work to injury prevention to tennis-specific movements, her knowledge is far and wide.
“She also continues to grow and evolve with the sport and collaborates very well within a team. As an athlete, there are always things you can improve on, and having Gena in your corner will ensure that you continue to improve no matter your level.”
— Claire Liu - WTA Career High #52
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“Gena Ball is by far one of my all-time favorite strength and conditioning coaches. She helped me form a love for the weight room and an understanding of why taking care of my body is so important.
“Before I began working with her, the gym wasn't always a place I enjoyed. But after starting to train with Gena, that changed dramatically. The way that she listened to me and motivated me, allowing me to learn and progress at my own pace, taught me that the gym wasn't a place to be feared, but rather enjoyed. And because of Gena, we made some serious progress physically in my daily fitness habits. She is one of the most caring and knowledgeable people that I have ever worked with and hands-down one of the best S&C coaches in the business.”
— Christopher Eubanks - ATP Career High #29
“My 13-year-old daughter has been working with Gena for the past year. As a parent, I could not be happier with the results. I can see her game on the tennis court improving with every match.
“Gena’s tailored approach to footwork, skill development, and overall fitness has improved her technique, speed, and endurance on the court. She connects with the players well and makes every session productive and enjoyable.
“More importantly, Gena has an amazing online program that has been a game-changer for us. When we are on the road, despite the distance, her virtual sessions and instructions are incredibly effective and custom to my daughter’s needs.
“In addition, Gena has excellent communication skills that sets her apart. She regularly communicates with her coach and with us. Her constructive feedback has been instrumental in improving her game on the court.”
— Debbie Wen, Teaghan’s mom
“I have been working with Gena for almost three years and I have seen improvements in so many areas of my game. She makes customized workouts for each of her players so we work on very specific areas that translate to my on-court game.
Since working with Gena I have improved so much in the gym and on-court. My movement has become more efficient on-court and my tennis technique has improved because I have gotten stronger through resistance training. She pushes me to new levels and motivates me to always improve in any way I can. She is also so caring and thoughtful and always makes sure we are having fun while training.”
— Abigail Gordon - Elite Junior Athlete
Pictured here: Chris Tontz, Claire Liu, and Gena Ball
“Gena has been an integral part of Claire Liu's development for the past seven years. In that time, she has done an excellent job coordinating a consistent plan for Claire's strength, conditioning, and on-court movement. She is the best S&C I have been around and I feel very fortunate that I have someone with her experience to collaborate with.”
— Chris Tonts - WTA Tour Coach