KOACH KARL'S Tennis Academy
Yours for Better Tennis
About Koach Karl
"Koach Karl" Johnson
USPTA, USTA Certified
“Koach Karl” Johnson is a USPTA P1 Certified Tennis Professional & USTA Sectional coach. He has over 20 years of combined experience as an accomplished collegiate athlete, experienced ATP Touring professional, skilled coach, director of some of the nation’s most elite training programs, and tennis enthusiast.
A graduate of Ferris State University, Karl was named the school’s “winningest” player in its history. He is a two-time Collegiate Tennis All American, and was inducted into the NCAA College Tennis Hall of Fame and the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame.
He has received several accolades from his peers to include USPTA Mid-Atlantic Coach of the Year and two-time USPTA Midwest Professional of the Year.
Koach Karl has developed leading programs catering to every level of play and trained many top ranked junior, collegiate, and professional players throughout his career.
Off Court Activities
Accomplished Musician
Singer, Song Writer
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CD ~ Origin Unknown
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CD ~ Follow the Sun
Sang National Anthem for Several Professional Sporting Events
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Chicago Bulls
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Detroit Pistons
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Grand Harbour Pro Tennis Classic
Career Highlights
Certifications/Memberships
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USPTA Member/Certification, since 1989
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USTA Member, since 1980
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United States Racquets Stringers Association
Honors/Awards
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Induction into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame, 2005
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Induction into the NCAA College Tennis Hall of Fame, 2004
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Two-time Collegiate Tennis All American
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USPTA Mid Atlantic Coach of the Year, 2010
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USPTA Professional of the Year, 2001
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USPTA Midwest Professional of the Year, 1996
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Graduate of Ferris State University, 1989
ATP Touring Professional
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ATP Doubles and Singles World Ranking, 1990 & 1991
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Player/Coach on World Team Tennis
Coached/Trained Many “Notables” Throughout Career
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Mardy Fish: 1991-2001
silver medalist and world ranked player -
Angela Lettiere: 1991-2004
former NCAA women’s singles and doubles champion
and ranked top 30 WTA -
Katie Schlukebir: 1999-2000
#1 singles Stanford University -
Wendy Fix: 1994-2004
#1 singles Duke University -
Robert Kowalczyk: 1991-2005
#1 singles CAL Berkley -
Nana Miyagi: 1995-1997
#10 WTA doubles
Career Wins Over
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Mardy Fish
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Malavai Washington
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Murphy Jensen
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Wayne Ferreira