Ken is Director of Northgate Tennis Academy in Houston, Texas. He is primary personal coach to ZAT, Champ, Super Champ and National players. His proven skill of taking kids through the levels is evident in the players he coaches. Ken's daughter Sheri Olivier is on full tenis scholarship at Texas A&M University and will be a sophomore in 2009/2010.

Tournament and Playing Experience

Competed in professional satellite tournaments in New York, made the main draw in doubles, last round qualifying singles, 1984.

Ranked #3 in San Diego in Men's singles behind Randy Nixon and Michael Chang, 1985.

Finalist in $7,000 prize money tournament in Mexicali, Mexico by defeating Alejandra Hernandez in the Semifinals, 1985.

San Diego District Men's Open Champion 1985.

USTA National Amateur Singles Champion, San Diego CA 1985.

Tournament winner of San Diego City College prize money tournament; defeating Mark Tappen in Finals, 1985.

Men's Open 2nd place at San Diego Tribune Tournament, 1985.

Champion of Martin Luther King prize money tournament at Balboa Park defeating Peter Hermann in finals, 1985.

Received full tennis scholarship to Texas A&M Commerce NCAA Division II
Lone Star Conference, 1986.

#1 player in singles and doubles on Texas A&M Commerce with a dual match record of 18-1 on the varsity tennis team, 1986.

NCAA Lone Star Conference Champion in singles and doubles, 1986.

Most Valuable Player Texas A&M Commerce men's tennis team, 1986.

National Semifinalist NCAA II Tennis Tournament in California, 1986.

NCAA II national All-American in singles, 1986.

Qualified in professional tennis tournament in Waco, TX. Defeated Amed Elmehelmy (Egypt) ranked #195 in the world, 1986.

Received first ATP world ranking in singles by qualifying in satellite tournaments in Waco, Tyler and Arkansas, 1987.

Association of Tennis Professional (ATP) world ranking of #899, 1987.

Preseason national ranking #1 in the nation NCAA II, 1987.

Texas A&M Commerce undefeated against NCAA division one schools. Dual match record of 17-2, 1987.

NCAA Lone Star Conference Champion in singles and doubles, 1987.

Most Valuable Player at Texas A&M Commerce, 1987.

Received the #1 seed at NCAA II National singles tournament in Riverside California, 1987. Quarterfinalist.

NCAA II national All American in singles and doubles, 1987.

Finalist in Doubles NCAA national tournament, 1987.

Qualified and competed in NCAA Division I national tournament in Georgia, 1987.

Finalist Escondido Tournament defeated Scott Melville in doubles, CA 1987.

Made decision to take one year off from college and play professional tennis tournaments, 1988.

Trained with World Renowned pro coach Rick Macci for one year while competing in professional tournaments, 1988.

Trained with Jennifer Capriati, Tommy Ho, Will Bull, Vemal Patel, Tobias Svantesson, Shelby Cannon, Jimmy Brown and Joey Blake. 1988.

Won prize money tournament in Orlando Florida, 1988.

Tentative Florida Men¡¦s open ranking #3 in singles, 1988.

Competed in pro events in Maryland, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, Hawaii qualifying in several tournaments, 1988.

Received ATP World ranking of 908 by defeating Mark Knowles, Chris Garner in pro tennis doubles Hawaii, 1988.

Semifinalist in Maryland $20,000 prize money tournament losing to eventual winner Christian Bergstrom (#70 in the world). Made Finals of doubles with partner Jimmy Brown losing to Howard Herr (#425 Doubles, Durbin South Africa) and Barry Moir  (#163 Republic South Africa), 1988.

Won pre-qualifying tournament (128 draw) to enter Grand Prix qualifying event in Newark New Jersey,1988.

Won two rounds in Grand Prix Qualifier beating Howard Endelman #660 in the world  and Chris Kennedy ranked #325 in the world before losing to Thomas Hogstedt of Sweden ranked #245. 1988.

Returned to college tennis on a full tennis scholarship to The University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX 1989.

Completed collegiate tennis career at The University of Texas at Tyler by winning the coveted Triple Crown, 1989.

NAIA National Champion in singles (264 draw/single elimination), Kansas City, MS 1989.

NAIA National Champion in doubles (128 draw/single elimination). Kansas City, MS, 1989.

NAIA National Team Champion (33 teams), Kansas City, MS, 1989.

Ward Ballinger award for most outstanding player in the NAIA National Championships, Kansas City, MS, 1989.

NAIA national All-American in singles and doubles, 1989.

Final national ranking of #1 in singles, NAIA, 1989.

Final national ranking of #1 in doubles, NAIA, 1989.

Fourth player in the history of NAIA to win all 4 honors in one year, 1989.

Final collegiate win/loss record of 89 wins & 8 losses at the #1 singles position, 1989.

Appointed by Tennis Magazine to the Rolex Collegiate All Star Team with Arthur Ashe, Flushing Meadows, New York, 1989.

Five time national All-American 1986-1989.

Tournament wins over NCAA I, II, III & NJCAA national champions in tournament play.

Competed in pro tournament in Louisiana before returning to school to complete bachelors and masters degrees, 1989.

Won $5,000 prize money tournament in doubles defeating collegiate team from Texas A&M University, 1993.

Tournament winner men's open division at Hollytree Country Club, 1995.

Tournament winner men's open division at Lufkin Country Club, 1997.

Competed in various Texas tournaments and Pro-Am events in 1998-99.

Tournament winner of Houston Coca Cola Open men's 30s division defeating Kelly Ward in the finals, 2000 (largest adult tournament in Texas).

Finalist in doubles tournament in Houston Texas defeating Nicolas Kroon, 2001.

Defeated Luke Jenson (French Open Champion-Doubles 1995) in men¡¦s doubles and mixed doubles to help Kansas win USTA Missouri Valley Battle of the Districts, 2006.

Competed with/against other World Ranked ATP Players in tournament play (highest rankings listed): Sammy Giammalva #28, Christian Bergstrom #32, Thomas Hogstedt #38, Jimmy Brown #42, Nicolas Kroon #46, Paul Goldstein #70, Tommy Ho #85, Scott Melville #182, Amed Elmehelmy #190, Prakash Amritraj #220, Chris Kennedy #301, Chris Garner #336, Scott Brown #432, Yung Minh Kwon (sp?) #450 and Howard Endelman #660.

Ken Olivier Coaching Accomplishments Education & Experience

Assisted in coaching nationally ranked junior tennis players at Rick Macci Tennis Academy in Haines City, FL 1987-88.

Coached advanced juniors at Clemson University tennis camp with Chuck Kriese, South Carolina, 1989.

Assisted Head Collegiate Coach with developing nationally ranked collegiate players in preparation for tournament competition, The University of Texas at Tyler, TX 1990.

Primary coach for 15-20 junior tennis players that competed in sectional USTA tournaments and high school tennis. Tyler Tennis and Swim Club. Responsible for practices, tournament coaching, players sign up for tournaments, travel arrangements, travel and supervise players in preparation for competition. Tyler, TX 1990-91.

Graduate level course work completed in exercise physiology, sports psychology exercise prescription, biomechanics, motor learning, motor control, nutrition and sports medicine, Tyler TX 1991-93.

Coached several local junior players, organized practices, assisted with travel and coached at tournaments, Tyler TX 1994-96.

Certification approved as Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) at National Strength and Conditioning Conference in Atlanta, Georgia 1996.

Primary coach for 10-15 tournament players in academy setting, Coached 9 USTA Texas Sectional winners and one national open champion. Tyler, TX 1997-01.

Coached USTA adult league teams both men and women in the following divisions- 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 and 4.5, Tyler, TX 1997-2002.

Accepted into USTA Tennis High Performance Coaching Program, Houston, TX 2000.

Coached USTA women¡¦s 3.0 district winners, Tyler TX 2003.

Coached USTA women senior State Champions, Tyler TX 2004.

Head coach for men and women at the University of Texas at Tyler, NCAA III,
2002-04. Coached in over 50 collegiate matches and tournaments.

Developed Sports Psychology educational and testing protocol for tennis player. The University of Texas at Tyler Kinesiology department, Tyler TX 2004.

Coached 9.0 Mixed adult team district winners, Tyler, TX 2004.

Junior Team Tennis Commissioner/Coach for USTA Texas Section, 2004-05.

Primary coach for 10-15 tournament players. Organized practices, traveled to tournaments assist with equipment, rankings, tournament selection and coaching before and after competition. Faulkner Tennis Complex, Tyler, TX 2005.

Developed comprehensive tennis academy to help young people actualize their potential in tennis, Topeka, KS 2005.

Coached 10 USTA adult league teams in various divisions from 3.0-4.5, Topeka, KS. 2005-06.

Primary coach for over 50 junior and collegiate tournament players in academy setting. Practice design, tournament selection, training programs, goal setting, coaching during practice and tournaments, Topeka, KS 2005-06.

Developed 57 USTA Tournament Champions, 5 state champions, City and League high school champions,  6-A State runner up, 12 USTA Sectional Champions, 6 Super National qualifiers, Topeka KS 2005-06.

Coached collegiate players from Drake, Missouri, Arkansas, Washburn, Emporia and Johnson County, Topeka KS 2005-06.

Coached players playing professional satellite tournaments, Topeka KS 2005.

Comprehensive knowledge and experience of sectional and national tournament selection process, endorsement process, point systems, qualifying tournaments, draws and rules. Experienced coaching during sectional and national tournaments. 2005-06.

National Zonal Coach representing USTA Missouri Valley (6-State region) boys and girls 14s division. Conduct team meetings; build team spirit, on court coaching (8-10 hours a day), emotional support for children and parents. North Carolina, July 8-13, 2006.

Head National Zonal Coach representing USTA Missouri Valley (6-State region) boys and girls 16s division. Organize and assist USTA Missouri Valley national coaches, conduct team meetings; build team spirit, on court coaching (8-10 hours a day), administrative duties, emotional support for children and parents.  St. Louis, July 26-30, 2006.

Course Instructor of Biomechanics and Sports Psychology at Tyler Junior College Tennis Technology program, TX 2001.

Speaker at USPTA Mid-Atlantic Annual Meeting ¡§a practical approach to weight training for tennis, Virginia 2002.

Speaker/Course Instructor at USPTA Mid Atlantic Division Conference on Speed Agility and Quickness specialty course, Virginia 2003.

Featured Presenter at USPTA Indianapolis High School Association annual meeting on Speed Agility and Quickness specialty course, Indianapolis 2006.

Links to Ken Olivier Career Information:

Ken Olivier- Quoted in Book on Training for Tennis

Ken and Daughter Sheri Win USTA Bronze Ball in San Diego, CA

Ken Olivier, USPTA Specialy Course Listing for World Conference, Phoenix AZ

Olivier Family- USTA Missouri Family of the Year

Tennis Tip by Ken Olivier- "The Serve"

Ken Olivier- National Champion & Ward Ballinger Award 1989

UT Tyler hires Ken Olivier as Head Tennis Coach

Ken Olivier- Quoted Fitness Video

Ken helps form local tennis coalition in east Texas, NETX

Ken Organizes Pro Tennis Tournament in Tyler

Ken Resigns from UT Tyler and Accepts position at Faulkner Tennis Complex as Tennis Director