About TMX Academy
Where passion meets performance
Our Values
- Player Development - Long-term growth through consistent, structured training
- Excellence Through Effort - Teaching athletes that commitment and hard work drive results
- Character & Sportsmanship - Instilling respect, discipline, and integrity on and off the court
- Team Culture - Fostering a positive, competitive environment where players support each other
- Growth Mindset - Encouraging players to embrace challenges and learn from every experience
Our Mission
At Tennis Mechanix Academy, our mission is to provide junior athletes ages 5–18 with elite group training that builds strong technical skills, physical conditioning, and mental toughness. Based in Burbank, CA, we are committed to developing disciplined, confident players who are prepared for success in competitive tennis and in life. Through our structured programs, athletes learn the importance of hard work, focus, and resilience in a positive team environment.
From Humble Beginnings to Champions
Tennis Mechanix Academy was founded by longtime friends Cecil Mamiit and Joel Dacay, whose shared passion for tennis began as students at USC. Cecil, a former NCAA Singles Champion in 1996, rose to the top professional ranks by 1999. Joel, a kinesiology major and athletic trainer at USC, became Cecil’s fitness and conditioning coach on the ATP Tour, traveling the world alongside him.
After years of global competition and elite-level experience, Joel opened the Tennis Mechanix Pro Shop at Burbank Tennis Center in 2011. One year later, the duo launched TMX Academy at the same location, with a vision to bring high-performance tennis training to junior athletes in the Los Angeles area. Since then, TMX has grown into a premier academy dedicated to developing the next generation of champions.
