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OLA Academy

A clear path
to your game.

The OLA Academy is a 5-level training program offering a clear, transformative path for your development — built on Italian methodology and curated by a world-class coaching staff.

The Progression

Five levels.
One sweatband at a time.

Every level has a dedicated curriculum, a skill bar to clear, and a ceremony when you earn it — including a new sweatband color that marks your progression.

Level 01

White

Level 02

Yellow

Level 03

Pink

Level 04

Green

Level 05

Blue

Levels Mapped to Divisions

From sweatband to ranking.

Each Academy level maps to an OLA League division so your training translates directly to where you compete. Earn your next sweatband, move up a division, watch your ranking climb.

OLA Academy training levels mapped to OLA League divisions
OLA Academy coach on the beach, ready to feed balls

What's Included

Built around your development.

Small-group classes

Maximum 4 students per class. Real attention, real progression, no getting lost in the crowd.

Level-based cohorts

Train with players at your level, with curriculum designed specifically for that stage.

Video analysis

Personalized technique feedback via CoachNow — integrated directly into your training.

Quarterly assessments

Data-driven progress tracking. Earn your next sweatband through demonstrated skill.

The Team

World-class coaching.

Players train with coaches who compete — and have coached — at the highest level of the sport.

Alessandro Buccelli

Head Coach

Alessandro Buccelli

Curates OLA Academy curriculum. Coaches multiple Top 10 pros — athletes have won 3 World Championships, 40+ Major Titles, and 19+ Sand Series titles.

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Coach·OLA Academy, LA

Lorhan Zacarias

Top 100 Brazilian player. 8 ITF titles.

GT

Coach·OLA Academy, LA

Gabi Tella

OLA Academy LA coach. (Bio coming soon.)

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Coach·OLA Academy, Miami

Stephan Lebedev

OLA Academy Miami coach. (Bio coming soon.)

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Coach·OLA Academy, Miami

Leandro

OLA Academy Miami coach. (Bio coming soon.)

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Coach·OLA Academy, LA

Tony Dishchekenian

Former Top 10 American. ITF title. Ranking #214. Former Team USA Pan American player.

Membership

One price. Two ways to commit.

Same coaching, same curriculum, same court time. Lock in a 6-month subscription and save 10%.

Month-to-Month

$179/month

month-to-month

Cancel anytime. Pay as you go.

Save 10%

6-Month Subscription

$161/month

on a 6-month subscription

  • Best price per month
  • Billed monthly · 6-month commitment
  • Unlimited Open Play included

All Academy members get unlimited Open Play during operating hours, plus 20% off OLA gear.

Ready?

Apply for OLA Academy.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Submit yours and we'll be in touch to find your level.

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