Mike Van Zutphen

Mike Van Zutphen is a highly experienced and widely recognized tennis teaching professional and coach with deep roots in tennis education, coaching, and professional development. Although originally affiliated in various regions including California and Arizona, he is noted as being based in Mesa, Arizona.

Career Highlights & Achievements

• USPTA/RSPA Master Professional — One of a very small number of tennis pros worldwide to earn this highest professional rating from the United States Professional Tennis Association.

• Multiple coaching awards, including:

  • Southwest Professional of the Year (5×)

  • Southwest Coach of the Year (2×)

  • National USTA Community Service Awards (2×)

  • USPTA Champion of Tennis award.

• Hall of Fame Inductee — Inducted into the USTA Tennis Teachers Hall of Fame (1995) and recognized by the USTA Hall of Fame in 2018

• World-ranking senior player — Achieved top rankings in USPTA Masters competitions, including #1 in Men’s 45 Singles and Singles/Doubles at various age levels.

Coaching & Influence

• Renowned for training players from juniors to high-performance levels, with some students achieving national titles and championships.

• Works internationally on coach development and certification, including involvement in training coaches outside the U.S. such as in India, South Africa, and New Zealand.

• Served on professional committees for the USPTA, contributing to testing, player development standards, and organizational leadership.

Mike Van Zutphen is a veteran tennis professional, celebrated for both coaching excellence and contributions to tennis education globally. He has built a career spanning decade, worked with top juniors and coaches, earned elite professional credentials, and maintained strong ties to the tennis community in Mesa, Arizona and beyond.