Meet the Founders
Our Team
Chris Faulman
Co-founder, Director of Tennis Programs, FM Tennis Academy
B.S. Degree in Finance, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho
Certified Tennis Professional, USPTA
Prior to FM Tennis, Chris was a Tennis Pro for over three years at The Woodlands Athletic Club, and before that a Head Pro at the Springfield Racquet and Fitness Center (Springfield, Illinois). Besides serving as a club pro, Chris competed at USTA tournaments.
In college, Chris competed for the University of Idaho, NCAA Division 1 school. While at Idaho, Chris was the captain of his tennis team and received the Doubles Most Valuable Player Award two years in a row.
As a junior, Chris was ranked as high as #2 in USTA Pacific Northwest Section and in the Top 150 in the US. He graduated from an elite private high school - Weil Tennis & Preparatory Academy in Ojai, California. At Weil, Chris accomplished the prestigious Wild Diamond Award for Academic Achievements.
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 a Tennis Pro for three years at The Woodlands Athletic Club. At that time, Alim competed at USTA tournaments. He won a number of USTA tournaments and was ranked as high as #2 in Texas in 2007.
Alim competed at the 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. 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.