Who We Are
Welcome to Z Junior Academy! With years of dedicated experience, Coach Zeze de Moura has transformed the world of junior tennis. Founded with a vision to cultivate young talent, Z Junior Academy has quickly become a leader in tennis development. Under Zeze's guidance, we've achieved success, including a record summer camp attendance of 845 kids in 2015 and winning the Texas State Championship for 10 and under junior team tennis 2016. Join us as we continue to inspire and nurture the next generation of tennis players!
PTR Symposium with Nick Bollettieri
Coach Zeze de Moura
Director of Tennis of the Z Junior Tennis Academy
Coach Zeze de Moura originally from Brazil, began his tennis journey at the age of10 alongside his father. After competing in junior tennis back home, he earned a full scholarship to play college tennis at Indian River Community College in Fort Pierce, Florida. For 18 years, Zeze excelled as the Head of Junior and Player Development at the Houston City Club, where he transformed the junior program, growing participation to a record children in the summer camp of 2015. In addition to his achievements, Zeze is certified by both the USTA and PTR, and currently a thriving junior program at his own Z Junior Tennis Academy, where he has been the Head Coach for the Girls Varsity Team at St. John's School.
2018 - 2023 Head Coach of Varsity Girls' Tennis Team
at St. John's School.
2024 - Present Head Coach of Varisity Boy's Tennis Team at St. John's School.