About RT Athletics
RT Athletics was built on a simple belief: sports should develop confidence, character, and connection—not just skill.
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We use tennis, pickleball and volleyball to develop adaptable athletes. Our private and group coaching connects balance, coordination and controlled movement with strength, power, focus and strategy. Young athletes can explore different sports before choosing where to focus. Athletes of all ages build skills for their sport and confidence in how they move.
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We’re not just building better athletes.
We’re building better people.
Body. Mind. Character.
We coach the whole athlete, not just the scoreboard.
Body
- Movement
- Balance
- Coordination
Mind
- Observation
- Decisions
- Adaptability
Character
- Responsibility
- Humility
- Communication
- Teamwork
Coach Max: Founder & Head Coach
Coach Max is a multi-sport performance coach specializing in tennis, pickleball, and volleyball. With a background in the Marine Corps and Exercise Science, he brings a Kaizen approach of continuous improvement to every session. His mission is to develop athletes who are as mentally sharp as they are physically capable. With decades of competitive experience internationally and domestically, Max focuses on strategic decision-making and discipline. He leads RT Athletics with the goal of building a community of resilient, principled competitors who excel on and off the court.
What practice feels like
- Personal welcome
- Clear demonstrations
- Purposeful repetitions
- Game-based learning
- Reflection and sharing what athletes learned
How we coach at RT Athletics
- Sport is our environment, coaching is our method, athlete development is our mission.
- Confidence grows through realistic challenge and learning through mistakes.
- A great teammate strengthens the whole team.
- Coaches demonstrate clearly, observe before correcting, coach causes, and welcome feedback.
- Parents encourage safe mistakes, praise the process, and ask athletes to teach what they learned.
Coach training & credentials
- PCI Instructor Certification
- Completed USTA Coaching Development and Developing Junior and Adult Players training
- USA Volleyball coaching program Certificate of Completion
- NFHS course completions in emergency planning, mental wellness, concussion and heat-illness awareness, sudden cardiac arrest, student protection, parent engagement, sportsmanship and coaching volleyball
Meet the coaches
We share a mission to develop body, mind, and character through sport, providing expert guidance in a positive, inclusive environment where athletes grow on and off the court.
Coach Max
Founder & Head Coach
Coach Max is a multi-sport performance coach in tennis, pickleball, and volleyball with over 20 years of experience. A Marine veteran with a Kaizen mindset, he focuses on discipline and smart decision-making to build complete athletes.
Coach Amber
Assistant Coach
Amber brings over 18 years of childcare experience to her role as an assistant coach. She specializes in play-based sessions that blend fun with intentional skill progression, helping our youngest athletes build confidence and resilience.
Coach Clint
Assistant Coach
Coach Clint is a multi-sport athlete and former starting middle hitter at MSU. With a background as a Michigan State Trooper, he is available as needed to bring precision, discipline, and energy to our athletes.
Kinsley
Assistant Junior Coach
Kinsley trained in tennis and volleyball since age 3 and connects naturally with kids ages 5-7. She assists with drills and safety, helping our youngest athletes stay engaged and confident.