Vlad Shumakov

Vlad Shumakov — Owner/ Head coach at VS Tennis Academy, St. Petersburg, Florida, United States.

Vlad Shumakov is the founder and head coach of VS Tennis Academy in Florida’s Tampa Bay area. He began coaching in 2021 and works with recreational players, juniors, and competitive athletes.

He started playing tennis at age eight in Kazakhstan, reached a top-20 national age-group ranking, and later trained at IMG Academy and Saddlebrook Preparatory School. At Wiregrass Ranch High School, he was part of the 2023 FHSAA Class 3A doubles and team state championship success.

His coaching emphasizes sound technique, match-play strategy, and confidence. His academy biography and coaching introduction list PTR certification.

Source: VS Tennis Academy — official coach biography.

Began playing at age eight in Kazakhstan; top-20 national age-group ranking. Trained at IMG Academy and Saddlebrook Preparatory School. Wiregrass Ranch High School: 2023 FHSAA Class 3A doubles and team state champion.

PTR Level 1/2, as listed in his official academy coaching introduction.