About Tommy

Tommy Collins joined the Austin Tennis Academy staff full time after serving two years as a part-time Academy coach while in college.  The start of 2019 marked the beginning of his 10th year working full time at ATA.  For eight of those, he has taught at ATA College Prep.

For the past 4 years, Tommy has served as the Humanities Lead at ATA College Prep, teaching MS and HS English, Introduction to Philosophy, Introduction to Journalism, World Religions, and serving as a writing tutor.  He also works as the Digital Marketing Manager and an Academy coach during the summer months.

Outside of ATA, Tommy helps grow a local Austin tech company,MyTennisLessons.com– a service that pairs clients nationwide with a private tennis coach in the area. The business recently launchedFitnessTrainer.com– the same concept but for personal training.

Tommy graduated from St. Edward’s University in 2009 with a degree in Philosophy and a minor in Journalism. While at St. Edward’s, he worked as an Intern, Sports Editor and Editor-in-Chief of Hilltop Views, the St, Edward’s student newspaper.

Tommy was a four-year varsity letter winner as a college tennis player, compiling a career singles record of 46-22 and a career double record of 36-19. In high school, he played for Highland Park High School in Dallas, earning two team state championships while serving as team captain his senior year.

Click on the ATA Insights graphic just below to view ‘A Conversation With Tommy’ video.