Tom Clear

Director of Elite Performance

With over 30 years of experience coaching elite athletes from 10 & Under to the ATP and WTA level, Tom has a proven track record of developing champions. He has guided players who have competed at the U.S. Open, Junior Grand Slams, and top NCAA programs, working with national standouts such as Louisa Chirico, William Blumberg, Lea Ma, and Cannon Kingsley.

Professional Experience

A former coach at USTA Player Development – East, Tom led high-level training camps, player identification initiatives, and helped design USTA 10 & Under training models. He has directed USTA regional, sectional, and national camps, creating effective player pathways from grassroots tennis to the professional tour.
Throughout his career, Tom has helped launch and run successful high-performance programs across the Northeast, guided numerous nationally ranked juniors, and placed athletes in some of the nation’s most prestigious college tennis programs. His deep expertise, innovative training methods, and commitment to player growth have made him a trusted leader in high-performance tennis development.