​In-Person Training In Atlanta

We have a limited number of opportunities for competitive athletes to train with the Kovacs Institute under the direction of Dr. Mark Kovacs and the Kovacs Institute's Director of Training & Performance - Alexis Antista. This program involves physical training that is highly personalized to help committed and disciplined athletes on their journey to be the best. These programs are limited due to high demand. Alexis Antista will be onsite be involved in all sessions. 


​KI ATHLETE TRAINING AND PERFORMANCE
  • Dr. Kovacs and his team are known worldwide for their science based testing, training and rehab of some of the best rotational and overhead athletes. The expertise includes working with some of the best athletes in TENNIS, GOLF, BASEBALL, BASKETBALL & SOCCER. More than 20 years experience helping the best get better.  Up until this point his services were only available to the top ATP and WTA professionals, MLB, NBA, PGA, NWSL Pros. At the Institute you have access to one of a kind training and assessments specifically designed to optimize fitness, training, recovery and performance.
  • All individuals will be trained by the top experts in the field of sport specific fitness and sport science who are certified a Master Tennis Performance Specialist (MTPS) through the International Tennis Performance Association and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialists (CSCS). 
  • This program is very limited and only a certain few individuals will be accepted at a time.
  • We also offer an advanced virtual training and monitoring program for those Athletes who are looking for consistent communication and input. This monitoring program is highly limited.
ALEXIS ANTISTA 
The Director of Training & Performance at the Kovacs Institute
Alexis grew up as a competitive tennis player in Atlanta and continued to play into college. Her freshman year at Palm Beach Atlantic University, she helped her team win the NCCAA National title. The following year, she transferred to the University of Utah and graduated in 2016 with a B.S. in Health & Nutrition. The summer after graduating she discovered her passion for sports science and began her career as a strength & conditioning coach. 

Alexis started her internships at the University of Utah (2016-2017) and Georgia Tech (2017-2018) before moving into the private sector at the Kovacs Institute. Working with tennis players is a specialty for Alexis considering her tennis background. 
However she has worked with a diverse number of sports and athletes during her time as a coach including junior individual and team sports, college teams, professional and recreational sports. She is certified through the National Strength & Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), a Master Tennis Performance Specialist (MTPS) through the International Tennis Performance Association (iTPA) and certified through USA Weightlifting. 

In addition to her current role with Kovacs Institute she works with United States Tennis Association (USTA) as a Sports Performace Specialist and has closely worked with top 10 WTA players Coco Gauff and Sofia Kenin as well as top 100 ATP players and elite junior athletes.

Testimonials

... I want to thank the Kovacs Institute for the great work helping me become a beast of an athlete on the tennis court. My speed, endurance, stability and power have increased substantially. I win more matches and I am staying healthy and injury free."               -Sam B 
As a tennis player, I am average. As an executive coach, I am awesome due to great experience with large international companies, start ups, etc. Your combination of technical expertise, communication skills, caring personality, etc is very rare for someone your age my friend. You are “World Class” in what you do and it was an honor for me to have spent the weekend with you." 
          - Hugh L. Sawyer, CPA, MS, PFS. Co founder and Senior Coach, SawyerOne Performance
Before the course with Dr. Kovacs, my serve speed was at maximum 85 mph. After the course, I am serving around an incredible 105 mph. Before, I was suffering with a shoulder injury that was causing a lot of pain. After the training, now I’m serving 20 mph faster, and I have no shoulder pain!"
       – Heitor Durate (from Brazil)
  • “I’m on Court 6 after the Juan Carlos Ferrero match. My body feels good and I think that’s due to the work put in by my trainer, Mark Kovacs. The guy is amazing. We've been working hard the past few months, and he has definitely helped me stay prepped physically and respond to the grind. I feel better than ever, so it’s definitely paying off.”                                                                                                                                       – John Isner interview at the 2010 French Open
I'm at nearly 150 hours of study of the serve since mid-June based upon your practices and principles (stretching, strengthening, practicing the serve). Over that span of time I've hit 16,500 practice serves. My arm is live and not sore! Huge, huge progress on the serve of course. Working on placement. Working on what to do after the serve. Working on my slice serve. Thanks a lot!"        
         –    Joel H, MD

My serve speed increased from 80 to 102 mph. Before taking the course with Dr. Kovacs my biggest serve challenge was getting the ball to drop down into the service box when I tried to serve hard. Dr. Kovacs demonstrated how to generate power using the lower body and how to transfer that power up through the body to the ball. Now the ball explodes off my racket and consistently spins down into the service box with room to spare."
          – Perry Long (Toledo, USA)

How Does it Work?

If you are interested in applying to train with the Kovacs Institute,  please fill out the below form with your name, email, and background about yourself and we will respond within 48 hours. 

In-Person & Virtual Options Available.

Monitoring/Program Virtual Design: Optional year round monitoring and training is provided by Kovacs Institute from anywhere in the world. This is a limited program to ensure athletes receive the full attention and time needed to optimize their training programs. A specifically designed software program has been developed to help the tennis athletes achieve the objectives of the training program. It includes short and long term periodization planning that combines on and off-court training and communication with the athlete’s tennis coach and other professionals working with the player in their home environment or on the road during training and tournaments.

Cost:

 
IN-PERSON TRAINING WITH THE KOVACS INSTITUTE'S
​ DIRECTOR OF TRAINING & PERFORMANCE
IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA (USA)

Individual Training
$120/hour

Small Group Training (up to 4 people)
$160/hour

Academy Group Training (larger group)
$180/hour
 

VIRTUAL CONSULTING

DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 
. This includes the workouts/programs and regular progress updates and check-ins
$500/month (3 month minimum)

PRO PROGRAM
This includes the workouts/programs and between 1-2 online workout sessions per week
$1000/month (3 month minimum)


​ To apply, please fill out the below form KI will get back to you within 48 hours (M - F). Please note that space is very limited for these opportunities.
**Virtual Coaching is also available on an hourly basis. Many options such as Serve Screen, Biomechanics of Strokes, Fitness, etc. Charged at hourly rate with Dr. Kovacs. Contact using the below form for more information.

KI Athlete Assessment Application Form

Fill out this form to apply for the KI  Athlete Program, or if you want more information on it.
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