THE
ACADEMY OF MO.
Founded by Michelle O. — MO Tennis Academy is San Diego's premier tennis school. More than a sport, it's a journey of confidence, resilience, and lifelong passion. Two locations. Every age. Every level.
MO- Encinitas
- Chula Vista
Founded & Led by
Michelle O.Head Coach & Director
Michelle Okhremchuk is a former National Champion of Ukraine, Division I NCAA athlete, and graduate of the world-renowned Mouratoglou Academy in France — home to legends like Serena Williams.
At the University of Nevada she set the all-time record for most wins in the program's history and held the #1 ranking in Southern California's Women's Open Division. Today, she is a USPTA-certified coach and the 2019 USPTA Player of the Year.
The “MO” in our name is Michelle. When you train with us, you train with her vision on every court.
PROGRAMS
& CLASSES
RED BALL
Introduces tennis with oversize low-compression balls. Builds agility, balance, coordination and speed for long-term athletic development. Players learn to serve, rally and keep score.
ORANGE BALL
Follow-up to Red Ball. Players maintain rallies on challenging shots, serve with improved placement, approach the net, and practice volleys — building real match skills.
GREEN BALL
Full-court play with low-compression transition balls. Advanced serve, rally, net play in singles and doubles. Focuses on technique, footwork, correct grip and match tactics.
YELLOW BALL
Drills and games teaching advanced motor skills, court awareness, tennis strokes and point play. Introduces scoring, strategy and the mental side of match competition.
COMPETITIVE PROGRAM
Fitness, conditioning, mental toughness, live ball drilling and supervised match play. Power, spin, shot patterns — all of it. For dedicated players who want to compete at the highest level.
ADULT
Focus on proper technique, rally skills and point play. Goal is to build a strong technical foundation for advanced beginner and intermediate adult players aged 18+.
JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS
USTA program giving kids the chance to play tennis in a fun team environment. Singles, doubles and mixed doubles against local teams. Builds camaraderie, sportsmanship and a pathway to higher competition.
OURCOACHES
TWO COURTS. ONE FAMILY.
North County
SAN DIEGUITO
ENCINITAS
1414 Tennis Club Dr
Encinitas, CA 92024
Southern San Diego
SOUTHWESTERN
CHULA VISTA
900 Otay Lakes Rd
Chula Vista, CA 91910
MORE THAN
A SPORT.
A journey.
We believe tennis builds people. Every lesson, every game, every breakthrough on the court shapes confidence and resilience that carries far beyond the baseline.
Expert Coaching
Certified coaches who meet you at your level and push you to the next one — with patience, skill, and genuine investment in your growth.
All Ages & Levels
From 6-year-old beginners to adult recreational players to competitive juniors. If you want to play, there’s a class for you.
Structured Progression
Ball-level system developed with USTA methodology. Every student advances through a clear, measurable path.
Community First
JTT teams, social events, and a culture that keeps players coming back — because tennis is better together.
Tennis changed my life. It gave me purpose, discipline, confidence — and a way to dream bigger than my circumstances. Today, my greatest joy is helping young athletes fall in love with the sport just like I did. Whether you're just starting out or reaching for the next level, I'm here to guide you through every serve, every setback, and every breakthrough.
READY TOSTART PLAYING?
Pick up a racquet. Choose your location. We'll take care of the rest.
858-533-2295