World-renowned
player, coach, author and educator Oscar Wegner is widely acclaimed for his critical
impact and outstanding contributions to the sport of tennis. Over the past 40 years Oscar has played an instrumental
role in educating and inspiring thousands of tennis coaches and players
at all levels. He has played several roles in the world of tennis over the years; dubbed the "Father Of Modern Tennis", creator of his own Modern Tennis Methodology also known worldwide as The Wegner Method, Founder and President of Oscar Wegner Enterprises, Inc. and Modern Tennis Methodology Coaches Association, and a major contributor to the advancement
and popularity of tennis worldwide.
Among
Oscar's accomplishments:
Played
on the International Tennis Circuit from 1963-67 with such legends as Roy Emerson, John Newcombe, Tony Roche, Manuel Santana, Marty Mulligan, Cliff Drysdale, Bob Hewitt, Fred Stolle and practiced with the legendary Pancho Gonzales, Pancho Segura and Rod Laver.
Developed
and introduced the world to his "Play Like The Pros" techniques aka Modern
Tennis Methodology
Jr.
Davis Cup Captain for Spain/National Coach for Spanish Federation in Barcelona
Tennis
Commentator on ESPN International and Prime Network (now Fox Sports)
On-Camera
Instruction Editor of weekly tennis program "Tennis Television
Show"
Star of
40 "Tennis Tips with Oscar Wegner" reaching hundreds of millions of
viewers in 170
countries
Authored
best-selling books:
- Tennis In 2
Hours 1989
- You Can Play
Tennis In 2 Hours 1992
- Play Better
Tennis In 2 Hours 2005
Produced
DVD series:
- Tennis 101
- Play Like The
Pros
- Master Strokes
(vol. 1 & 2)
- 10 Amazing
Secrets to Tennis Success
- Advanced
Tennis Techniques
- 53 Drills for
Better Tennis
- Ultimate
Professional Coaching Techniques
- Tennis Into The Future Series
Private
coach to world-class players such as Bjorn Borg and Guga Kuerten as well as
teaching pros, high performance juniors, recreational players and young
children throughout the world
Contributed
to tennis publications and events including USTA Tennis Teachers Conventions at the US
Open Tennis Championships, USPTA Division and World Conferences and ITA Coaches Conventions.
Tours
the globe giving clinics, lectures, seminars & workshops on his
revolutionary method
Publishes
TennisTeacher.com
Oscar
currently resides in Encino, California
