Since 1973.

Dr. Martin Vinokur

Founding Director & Owner · Stamford, Connecticut

Martin started Tennis: Europe in 1973. He spent ten years as the New York State School Tennis Coordinator and coached both boys' and girls' high school teams for twenty-two years. His Rye, New York, girls' team won four consecutive league titles and 29 straight matches, earning him “Coach of the Year” awards. He received the U.S. Professional Tennis Association's outstanding service award for his many years of accomplishments in tennis.

Martin played his college tennis for Clark University, received his master's in history from Columbia and his PhD in political science from The American University. Before Tennis: Europe, he taught high school social studies, including European and American history and psychology, and served as faculty advisor to the school's Model United Nations club, which had over 100 student members.

He is also a certified guidance counselor, and has helped past participants through the college admissions process for over three decades.

Michael LeVan

Associate Director · Leland, Michigan

With over two decades in the sport and seven summers coaching for Tennis: Europe, Michael LeVan brings a background spanning player development, high-performance training, tournament operations and mentorship-driven leadership. His path began unconventionally — moving from a multi-sport background into a full commitment to tennis in early adulthood. That late specialization became a defining advantage, shaping a coaching philosophy rooted in intentional growth, discipline and long-term development rather than short-term results.

As a player, Michael competed at the national level, reaching a career-high NCAA Division III ranking of No. 34 playing for Principia College in St. Louis, where he is the all-time record-holder for wins and which he later coached. Having felt the demands of tournament play himself, he understands what players need technically, mentally and emotionally as they move through the junior and collegiate pathways.

He has worked with players at every level, from beginners to nationally ranked juniors and collegiate athletes, leading programs at private clubs, community organizations and academic institutions — consistently building environments centered on accountability, resilience and character.

His alignment with Tennis: Europe comes from a shared belief that international competition should be about more than results. Families can expect organization, communication, professionalism and a genuine investment in each player's development.

Moritz König

Consultant · Europe

Moritz, who speaks four languages, has been part of Tennis: Europe since 2004 — as a player, a coach, an Associate Director and most recently as a Consultant. He received his BA in environmental studies from Amherst College and his MSc from Oxford University, and he helps Tennis: Europe with translations.

At Amherst he was senior captain of the men's tennis team that won the 2011 Division III National Championship. He was a two-time All-American, three-time All-NESCAC, and an ITA and NESCAC All-Academic. He played for Oxford and on the ATP Futures circuit, earning an ATP ranking.

Living in Europe himself, he knows every aspect of Tennis: Europe from the inside.