Alim Mambetov
Co-founder, Director of Tennis Programs, FM Tennis Academy
B.A. Degree in Economics, University of Illinois, Springfield, IL
Certified Tennis Professional, USPTA 

Prior to FM Tennis, Alim was Tennis Pro for three years at The Woodlands Athletic Club (The Woodlands, Texas). At that time, Alim competed at USTA tournaments. He won a number of USTA Major Zone tournaments and was ranked as high as #2 in Texas in 2007.

 
In college, Alim was recruited from Russia to come to the United States to play for Illinois State University, NCAA Division 1 school. With the Red Birds he won Missouri Valley Conference Championships in 2002. Later Alim transferred to University of Illinois, Springfield, IL. While at UIS, Alim played at #1 singles and doubles position. He was the captain and voted Most Valuable Player for three years in a row. Alim had the University's best ever win/lost percentage record. Two years in a row, in 2004 and 2005, Alim reached the Mid West Individual Championships finals. In 2005, he received the Mid West Region Player of the Year Award and was ranked #20 in the nation. For excellence in studies and athletics he received the Ron Gibbs Scholarship Award.

 As a junior, Alim competed in Russia and Europe. He was ranked #21 under 18's in Russia in 2001.