Tony Huber started his coaching career in 1993 at the world renowned Van der Meer Tennis University in Hilton Head, SC.
As Senior Staff Professional in the World Class Program at VDM from 1993-96 and named “Right Hand Man” to owner and founder, Dennis Van der Meer.
Tony has a knack for finding the most efficient way to help players at any level improve their game, whether it’s technical, tactical or mental.
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Sept 1996 Named Head Pro at Van der Meer Lake of the Ozark, located at Four Seasons Resort, Lake of the Ozark Missouri.
1997-1998 Junior Program Director at Copperfield Racquet and Health Club in Houston, Texas. 1998-1999 Coached alongside legendary coaches John Lucas and John Wilkerson at Westside Tennis Club, Houston, Texas.
1999-2017 - Pro Tour Coaching Career. Coached Liezel Huber #1 in the world for 199 weeks. Coached numerous professional players in 17+ years on WTA Tour. Players include: Maggie Maleeva (top 10), Nadia Petrova (top 10), Cara Black (co #1 in the world with Liezel), Martina Navratilova (former #1), Ai Sugiyama (#1 doubles), Sania Mirza (#1 doubles), Chani Scheepers (French Open singles Quarterfinalist) and Abigail Spears (top 75 singles/10 doubles).
Coached in 2 Olympic Games, 2000 Sydney Olympics and 2012 London Games.
Coached many top juniors from Texas and abroad resulting in full tennis scholarships to Baylor, Texas Tech, Southern Methodist, UC Berkley, Fresno State, Louisville, St. Louis University, Syracuse and George Mason.
Received the Professional Tennis Registry Touring Coach of the Year on the ATP and WTA Tour in 2005. Awarded PTR Humanitarian of the year in 2006.
Certified with highest rating of Professional, under the Professional Tennis Registry since 1993. PTR National Tester since 1995. Professional Tennis Coach on the WTA Tour for more than 15 years, Represented Coaches on the WTA Tour as President from 2008 until 2012.
Master Professional rating with the Professional Tennis Coaches Association, awarded to a 12 coaches worldwide.