About McNamara Tennis Academy
Founded on a passion for the sport and a dedication to student success, McNamara Tennis Academy has been a staple of the Las Vegas tennis community for over a decade.
Our mission is to develop well-rounded tennis players of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're picking up a racket for the first time or training for national tournaments, we provide the expert coaching and supportive environment you need to reach your goals.
Our Coaches
Meet Dillon McNamara
Owner & Founder
- Owner and founder of McNamara Tennis Academy
- 15 years coaching experience
- USTA National 12 and under development coach
- USPTA professional
- Coached 10+ students to achieve top 100 in the country
- 50+ students with tennis scholarships
- Nationally ranked junior
- Competed as high as challenger qualifying level
Samuel Cohen
Coach - Las Vegas, Nevada
Samuel Cohen is a Las Vegas native with a lifelong passion for tennis. As a junior, he competed at the national level, gaining valuable experience from a young age.
In both high school and college, Samuel helped lead his teams to state championship titles, showcasing his commitment to teamwork and excellence.
Samuel is driven by results and continuous improvement. He believes that while performance on the court is essential, a great coach's true impact lies in developing not only a better player but also a better person.
Rick Horn
Coach - Las Vegas, Nevada
- 25 years of teaching experience at private clubs and racquet facilities
- Expertise in drill design
- Expertise in player development
- Expertise in collective technique
- Two year national participation in Junior College (86-88)
- 10 years experience captaining USTA national teams
Edgardo Ureta
Coach - Las Vegas, Nevada
Coach Ed brings nationally ranked junior experience and NCAA Division I college tennis experience to McNamara Tennis Academy.
- Ranked No. 2 in Southern Nevada Boys 18s
- Top 20 in the USTA Intermountain Section and nationally ranked as a junior
- 2008 USTA Scholar Athlete Award recipient
- 2009 Rudy Award recipient
- NCAA Division I player at the University of Hartford from 2009 to 2013
- University of Hartford athletic scholarship recipient
- Played primarily No. 5 singles and No. 3 doubles
- Earned double-digit wins in both singles and doubles
- Recorded victories over Boston University, Hofstra, Holy Cross, and St. Francis
- University of Hartford Scholar Athlete of the Year in 2010
- Team captain during his junior and senior years
Our Philosophy
Technical Precision
We use modern teaching techniques and video analysis to build clean, efficient strokes that hold up under pressure.
Mental Toughness
Tennis is 90% mental. We teach routines, visualization, and emotional control to help you compete at your best.
Fun & Engagement
If it's not fun, you won't stick with it. We ensure every lesson is engaging, challenging, and enjoyable.