SVB Tennis Center to Host INTENNSE Tampa Team
SVB Tennis Center is the proud host of Team Tampa, led by coach Pascall Collard and captain Noureldin Adam. The state-of-the-art facility sets the stage for high-energy, fast-paced INTENNSE matches, offering thrilling formats and an immersive atmosphere that will captivate fans of all ages.
The SVB Tennis Center in Zephyrhills will be the home for Team Tampa, offering an unparalleled facility to support INTENNSE’s exciting new tennis format. The center is equipped with 11 tennis courts, 8 pickleball courts, 5 padel courts, 2 beach tennis/volleyball courts, a fitness center, cryotherapy, and more. Recognized as USTA’s Outstanding Facility of 2021, the SVB Tennis Center is dedicated to providing a comprehensive environment that promotes physical, mental, and emotional growth for athletes.
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Leading the charge for Team Tampa is coach Pascall Collard, a Belgium native and advisory board member of INTENNSE. With over 25 years of experience in tennis, Collard discovered his passion for the sport after transitioning from swimming due to an allergy. He’s held notable positions as Director of Tennis at the Merion Cricket Club, and roles at Saddlebrook Tennis Academy and World TeamTennis. Collard has worked with renowned ATP players such as Younes El Aynaoui and Martin Verkerk, both ranked as high as No. 14 in 2003, as well as WTA top 100 player Stephanie Deville.
The team will also be led by captain Noureldin Adam, a standout player who earned All-MEAC honors during his time at Florida A&M. Adam, originally from Sudan, began his tennis journey at the New Mexico Military Institute and achieved his first ATP points at just 16 years old, showcasing his early potential.
With the SVB Tennis Center hosting INTENNSE matches, get ready for an electrifying experience. The high-energy, fast-paced matches will introduce a new level of excitement to tennis, blending thrilling formats with an immersive atmosphere that will captivate audiences of all ages. INTENNSE is redefining the way tennis is played and experienced, offering a fresh, dynamic approach that will change how fans connect with the sport.
Tampa, get ready to cheer on the team and witness the future of tennis unfold!
