ATP / ITF Ranked · 50+ Pro Tournaments · 20+ Countries

The Player You Are in Practice. Every Match.

Great in practice, falling apart in matches? It's not talent. It's confidence under pressure, and it can be trained.

Online mentorship for high school and junior college players. Limited roster.

Jabari Stafford on court, racket resting on his shoulder

If you saw the video

I Never Went to a Team Practice. I Had a Plan.

I trained with my own coach, on a program built for my game and my goals, instead of waiting on a coach with a full roster to figure out what I needed. That's what this mentorship is: your own plan, your own coach, and the confidence to use it when the match is on the line.

For parents

You Know How Good They Are. You've Seen It in Practice.

Warm-ups look like a different player than the match.
One bad point turns into a bad game, then a bad set, and they can't find their way back.
Some matches end in tears, or in a quiet that you can't reach.
You’ve tried the pep talk, the extra lesson, and another drill. The next match looks the same.

If any of that's your kid, the problem was never talent. Nothing they've tried was built for the match.

They don't need to hit more balls. They need a way to handle the moment, taught by someone who has been in those moments at the highest level.

Jabari Stafford striking a forehand — If it doesn't hold up at 40–30, you don't own it.

The mentorship

Built Around Confidence. Backed by a Real Plan.

Confidence you can repeat

Playing well in practice and falling apart in matches is a skill gap, not a character flaw. We train it in three parts.

Before the match. A routine that settles them down so they start calm, not already behind.
During the match. A reset after a bad point, a plan for tight moments, and what to do at 4–4.
After the match. How to review a loss without spiraling, so one bad day doesn't become the next.

This is performance coaching, not therapy. If a player needs more support than that, I'll tell you.

A training plan that fits their week

Weekly priorities and drills built around their game and school schedule, so they always know what to work on next.

Direct access for consulting

Real answers from a pro on the decisions that move a player forward: how to win a lineup spot, which colleges to target, which tournaments to play, and how to raise a UTR. Parents are welcome and stay in the loop.

Limited roster

The Lineup Mentorship

Application Only

A personal training plan with weekly priorities.
Match-day routines and confidence work, practiced until they hold.
Direct consulting with Jabari: lineup, college choices, tournaments, and UTR.

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Local to Philadelphia or New York? In-person sessions are available. Mention it when you apply.

The Player You Are in Practice
Every Match
The Player You Are in Practice
Every Match
The Player You Are in Practice
Every Match
The Player You Are in Practice
Every Match
The Player You Are in Practice
Every Match
The Player You Are in Practice
Every Match

Frequently asked questions

Questions Players and Parents Ask.

Why online instead of in-person lessons?

A lesson once a week gives you sixty minutes with a coach and six days alone. The old habits are usually back by midweek, and nobody sees what happens in your matches, which is where the problem is.

Online mentorship works the other way around. You send footage from real practices and real matches, Jabari reviews it, and you get a plan for what to fix next. The feedback keeps going all week, not just for one hour. You get a pro-level coach no matter where you live, there's no driving or court fees, and parents can see exactly what's being worked on and why.

How does the mentorship work week to week?

You send video from practice or matches. Jabari breaks it down, updates your training plan and match routines, and answers your questions. You work the plan, send new footage, and we adjust.

What does direct access to Jabari include?

Consulting on the decisions that move a player forward:

Lineup. How to win challenge matches, what to do against the players above you, and how to make the case for a higher spot.
College choices. Where you fit, what programs look for, and how to approach coaches, whether you're aiming for a four-year program or a junior college.
Tournaments. Which events to play, how many, and when, so your schedule helps you instead of wearing you out.
UTR. How your rating works and how to raise it.

Can you help me raise my UTR?

Yes, in the way that actually lasts. UTR is built from your match results, so the way up is winning more matches against the right opponents. Jabari helps you improve how you compete and plan which events and matches give you the best chance to show your level. Results can't be guaranteed, but you'll have a clear plan.

Can this work alongside my school coach?

Yes. The mentorship is not a replacement for your team. Keep showing up to practice and matches. Jabari works on your individual plan and confidence, so you bring more to the team and have something specific to point to when you ask for a higher spot.

How involved can parents be?

As involved as you want. Parents are welcome on the application, can see the plan, and stay in the loop on progress. The player does the work, and the parent knows what's going on and why.

What footage do I need?

A phone is enough. Prop it on the fence or behind the baseline. Match footage is best, but practice is a good start. Jabari will walk you through the angles after you're accepted.

Is this therapy for match nerves?

No. It's performance coaching: routines, resets, and a plan for pressure moments. If a player needs more support than that, Jabari will tell you.

How do I get started?

Apply using the button on this page. Jabari reviews every application personally. The roster is limited so each player gets real attention.

About Jabari

"You cannot teach what you haven't mastered under pressure. My development system is built on professional execution, not textbook theory."

Jabari Stafford is a professional tennis player and high-performance instructor. He played 50+ ATP and ITF tournaments in more than 20 countries, and now helps high school and junior college players compete with confidence.

50+ Pro Tournaments
20+ Countries
ATP / ITF Ranked
Hundreds Players Coached

Stop Guessing. Start Competing.

Help them play in matches like they do in practice.

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