ABOUT US – THE START OF JC FIT TENNIS
JC Fit Tennis was born out of a deep passion for both high-performance tennis and athlete development. Founded by James Caiati, a former nationally ranked junior player and professional athlete, the academy blends elite tennis training with a comprehensive approach to fitness, nutrition, and mental strength.
James’s journey in tennis began as a competitive junior, reaching a career-high of #35 in the nation, and later competing on the Futures circuit for two additional years. While chasing his own goals on the court, James developed a strong curiosity for the science behind performance — from biomechanics to body composition, recovery, and mindset. That curiosity evolved into a calling.
After years of working with tennis players at all levels — from rising juniors to collegiate athletes and touring professionals — James saw a gap in traditional tennis development. Technique alone wasn’t enough. Athletes needed a full-circle system that built their bodies, sharpened their minds, and refined their game.
That’s when the Caiati Fitness Tennis Program was born.
This signature program, now the foundation of JC Fit Tennis, combines James’s hands-on coaching with tailored fitness regimens, nutrition guidance, and mental conditioning — all designed to help athletes move better, feel stronger, and compete at their best. Whether you're aiming for college recruitment or leveling up your competitive edge, JC Fit Tennis is where complete tennis athletes are made.
JAMES CAIATI
- Owner & Founder of JC Fit Tennis
Why Caiati Tennis Works
The success of the Caiati Tennis Program lies in James Caiati’s rare blend of elite tennis experience and deep expertise in athletic nutrition and sport-specific training. James understands what it takes to compete at the highest level — because he’s lived it. But what sets his program apart is the holistic approach: one that develops not just the tennis player, but the total athlete.
Over the past decade, the game of tennis has evolved. Today’s elite players aren’t just technically sound — they’re strong, explosive, agile, and resilient. Fitness and nutrition have become essential, not optional, for players who want to perform at the top. That’s where Caiati Tennis leads the way.
Through a powerful combination of on-court technical training and off-court physical development, the program builds every aspect of a player’s game. From mastering movement patterns to optimizing recovery and fueling performance with proper nutrition, every detail is designed with one goal in mind: to help athletes thrive in today’s faster, more physical tennis landscape.
At Caiati Tennis, you’ll improve your:
Flexibility for smoother court coverage
Strength for more explosive strokes and endurance
Agility to track down every ball
Athleticism to compete confidently at the elite level
Whether you're chasing college tennis or aiming for the tour, Caiati Tennis is where next-level athletes are built.
You were born to win, but to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win.
– Zig Ziglar
TESTIMONIALS
“James taught me the importance of developing a big weapon on the court. He helped me with my technique, especially getting in position for the ball and my footwork. He also helped me become a fitter, more flexible tennis player.”
Kerrie Cartwright, Florida State University Women’s Tennis
“James has always been a great coach and friend of mine since I started working with him when I was sixteen. I always admired his professionalism on and off the tennis court. He showed me the importance of having a healthy diet and was extremely influential in my fitness program. He made practice fun and helped me take my game to the next level. James was always willing to listen and helped me with my problems on and off the court. I give a lot of credit to James for my success, and I look forward to continue working with him after I finish my college career at Florida State and try to make the transition to professional tennis.”
Marco Nuñez, Florida State University Men’s Tennis
“James has helped me understand the importance of a proper diet. By eating the right foods, my body can grow, recover, and perform better. With his experience in tennis, he has helped my game improve technically and mentally because he understands what a player must do in order to succeed.”
Michael Zhu, University of Michigan Men’s Tennis
“James Caiati and his elite JC Fit Tennis Program helped me improve my game by teaching me the importance of nutrition. His program not only improved my on-court technique, but also developed my body into a bigger, faster, and stronger athlete.”
Gerardo Meza, University of Clemson Men’s Tennis
“James Caiati has not only helped me with my tennis game but also with my diet. He has shown me that eating nutritious foods will help me get both stronger and healthier. James has helped improve my footwork tremendously, while working on my forehand, at the same time. James has also helped me generate more pace on my serve. I have no doubt that James will continue to make me the best that I can be.”
Elliot Peterson, Amateur Tennis Player
“James not only helped me on the court but even more off the court and mentally. He made the taxing training and long practices fun, which is something that is extremely hard to do. He was not only a coach, but someone who I still consider one of my best friends and someone I can always call and talk to about problems. I give so much credit to James for all of the success I was able to have at the end of my junior tennis career and in my collegiate career as well.”
Michael Alford, University of Florida Men’s Tennis
“James helped me a lot in my footwork when I was with him back in Tampa, he helped me understand what was good and bad for me at the early age of 13 years old. He improved my backhand a lot… I was with him for around a year and my footwork was a completely different story; James is an amazing and inspiring coach for me because he was always pushing me forward. He never stopped trying to help me. He is a coach who will always try to help you and will always be there for you. James is a really professional coach who knows a lot about tennis and fitness and can help a lot of kids improve their tennis a lot if you trust him on what he is saying.”
Jorge Nunez, University of North Florida Men’s Tennis
“James was a big influence in my tennis career. He really worked hard on improving my on-court technique, while making me fitter and stronger. My racquet head speed and my return improved a lot under James, as well as my fundamentals for each shot. My on-court training combined with my gym training made me into a more dominant player on the court. Without James, I would not have enjoyed as much success in my career.”
Ben Hwang, Johns Hopkins University Men’s Tennis
“I met James a year before I left for college. He helped me put on 20 lbs of lean muscle to get me ready to play college tennis. He also helped me clean up my technique and my footwork. James definitely made a great positive impact on me on the court and was a great mentor.”
James Mitchell Wong, Stony Brook University Men’s Tennis
Alexis came to me less than a year ago. Having been ranked #10 in Sweden, she was already an established tennis player with lots of talent but had a few technical issues with her stroke. She was fast on the court but was carrying a little extra body fat.
Together, we came up with a plan for her future in tennis that incorporated both nutrition and off-court training to take her game to the next level.
Alexis Marshall, Embry Riddle University Women’s Tennis
“James Caiati had a huge impact on my game because I used to think that it was just about practicing tennis, not working on fitness. He taught me the importance of a good diet and how it could impact my game in a positive way. He helped me with my fitness as well, making me a stronger and faster player with better footwork on the court. He also made me a more organized player which boosted my game.”
Diego Nunez, East Tennessee State University of Men’s Tennis
“James was fundamental in my development as a tennis player. When I was 14 years old, he taught me the importance of nutrition and was very influential in my fitness program. He improved my athleticism and footwork on the court. He taught me how to strengthen my body off the court so that I could become a bigger, faster, and stronger player on the court.”
Gian Issa, MT University Men’s Tennis
“James has helped me improve my tennis game and overall fitness level tremendously. We have worked really hard to perfect my technique and as well as solidify my footwork. The result of that is that I’m now playing the best tennis of my life! I am able to play long-consistent points and hit heavier shots due to all of the hard work that James has coached me through along my journey. James has a very unique and one-of-a-kind way of breaking down the tennis game.”
Steven Hollander, Temple University Men’s Tennis
“My name is Riley, and I started working with James about 10 months ago. Since we started working, I have not only seen big improvements in my tennis game but have also seen tremendous progress in my fitness, as well. My serve has gotten bigger and my backhand has gotten a lot better, too. I’ve never seen any other coach that understands the game better than James.”
– Riley Peterson, Professional Amateur Tennis Player.